ANO Settlement Trust

Archdiocese of New Orleans Settlement Trust

Heard. Validated. Supported.

Survivors created this space for survivors to centralize essential tools and support networks. Explore the categories below for local and national counseling resources, plus specialized support for financial planning, legal support, tax guidance, and navigating special needs trusts. 

Important: This site provides informational resources and does not substitute for professional therapy.

To serve survivors of clergy abuse, a local charity provides round-the-clock support

24/7 Crisis Support Line

1-855-435-7827 ext. 4

A trained, caring person is always on the line for you and your family — any hour, any day.

Overcomer stories

Hear From Others Who Understand

These stories come from people who have walked this same path — survivors who made it through the claims process and are still here to talk about it. They're shared in their own words and in their own time, not as evidence or testimony, but simply as company for whoever needs it. If you're looking for proof that healing is possible, you'll find it here — one honest, unhurried story at a time.

DISCLAIMER: We share these visdeos in the spirit of our own histories, where we gathered strength and found hope. We know that every survivor's story is different, and that no two paths of healing look the same. If one of these voices doesn't speak to you, please know it may still be reaching someone else who needs it. We offer these stories with care, not as a single map for everyone, but as one more light along the way. Our experiences vary, our needs differ, and our next steps are our own. Take what is useful and leave the rest. You are welcome here exactly as you are.

Survivor STory

Angelle

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Steve

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Richard

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Tommy

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Kenny