While much of Louisiana’s attention has been focused on the missing victims of the Seacor maritime disaster, a small group of survivors is quietly attempting to put this traumatic experience behind them. For some, the days, weeks, months, and even years ahead may be a…
While the U.S. Coast Guard called off its search for maritime workers lost in the Seacor Power lift boat accident, volunteers from the Cajun Navy continue searching the coastal areas of Louisiana.
On April 13, a Seacor Power lift boat capsized south of Grand Isle, Louisiana, with 19 crew members on board. Days later, after only a handful of the crew were found alive.
The Roman Catholic Church has faced sexual abuse scandals for decades, and not just in the U.S. The damage to the religious institution as a whole, including significant reputation issues, loss of support among members, and financial woes, is a tough position for any organization.
Sexual abuse allegations and claims against priests in New Orleans made headlines throughout 2020, especially after the Archdiocese of New Orleans filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May – a response due to the costs of their legal troubles.
The Catholic church is facing dozens of claims of sexual abuse, some of which date back more than 30 years. The financial impact of the abuse cases led the Archdiocese of New Orleans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2020.
Allegations of sexual abuse by priests continue to make headlines across the United States and around the world. Now, those abused by New Orleans clergy have until March 1, 2021, to make claims for financial compensation.
