Sex abuse claims in the Catholic Church in Louisiana

The Diocese of Alexandria filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 31, 2025. A claims bar date of June 8, 2026 has been set — after which, no new claims can be submitted to the bankruptcy estate. Survivors who miss this deadline can lose their right to participate in any settlement fund arising from the Alexandria bankruptcy, though the court may allow a late claim in limited circumstances; an attorney can check. The Diocese of Alexandria covers central and northwest Louisiana including Alexandria, Pineville, Natchitoches, Leesville, and surrounding communities. The Diocese disclosed a list of over 20 credibly accused clergy members prior to filing. Additionally, Louisiana has an active state lookback window through June 2027 for direct civil claims against dioceses and individual perpetrators. The New Orleans bankruptcy plan was confirmed on December 8, 2025, and took effect on December 26, 2025. As of October 6, 2026, ask a lawyer which plan rules and orders apply to your claim. The effective date does not open a new filing period for everyone. Survivors with claims in Louisiana have two deadlines to manage: the Alexandria bankruptcy bar date (June 8, 2026) and the state lookback window (June 2027).