San Francisco Archdiocese Settles 530 Clergy Abuse Cases for $395 Million

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco announced a $395 million settlement on June 29, 2026, resolving over 500 lawsuits from approximately 530 clergy sexual abuse survivors. The average per-claimant payout is roughly $745,000, placing it among larger diocesan settlements nationally. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone committed to writing personal apology letters to each survivor. The settlement requires court approval before distributions begin. Survivors retain rights to pursue additional recovery from the Archdiocese's insurers.