The Newark Archdiocese responded to the settlements with the following statement. "The settlements are not an admission of fact or liability. Although the Archdiocese of Newark was aware of the independent investigation conducted by the Archdiocese of New York, which found the allegations against Bishop DiMarzio "not to have the semblance of truth," the Archdiocese of Newark chose to settle the lawsuits to avoid the costs of litigation and help bring resolution to painful matters for everyone involved."