The Diocese of Orange settles a $3.5 million lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse at Mater Dei High School.

The Diocese of Orange has settled a $3.5 million lawsuit involving alleged sexual abuse by a former administrator at Mater Dei High School in the late 1970s. This settlement, which is part of multiple cases involving sexual misconduct at the school, brings the total Catholic Church payout to at least $10 million. The accused, Msgr. Michael Harris, has denied the allegations. The diocese has established a safe-environment system to protect children and vulnerable adults.