Catholic Church Abuse Lawsuit 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 lose their right to participate in any settlement fund arising from the Alexandria bankruptcy. 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 Archdiocese of New Orleans reached a $305 million bankruptcy settlement in early 2026. Survivors with claims in Louisiana have two urgent deadlines to manage: the Alexandria bankruptcy bar date (June 8, 2026) and the state lookback window (June 2027).