As of January 2024, thirty-seven US Catholic religious organizations have sought bankruptcy protection in chapter 11. Twenty-four cases have concluded. Thirteen cases are pending. This archive contains: 1) two articles by Penn State Law professor Marie T. Reilly; 2) summaries of case information and outcomes; 3) summaries of information about Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Programs (IRCP’s) implemented by dioceses organized by state; 4) plans and disclosure statements; and 5) other key documents from the dockets of these bankruptcy cases organized by debtor in chronological order by date of filing.

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Articles

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Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy, Marie T. Reilly

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Retribution Against Catholic Dioceses by Revival: The Evolution and Legacy of the New York Child Victims Act Claims Revival Window, Marie T. Reilly

Charts

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IRCP Information, Lisa Cumming

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A: Case Information, Marie T. Reilly

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B: Outcomes of Cases, Marie T. Reilly

Archdiocese of Portland, OR (2004)

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Portland Disclosure Statement, In re Roman Catholic Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

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Portland Plan, In re Roman Catholic Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

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Confirmation of Third Amended Plan, In re Roman Catholic Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

Diocese of Tucson, AZ (2004)

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Tucson Plan, In re Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Tucson

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Tucson Disclosure Statement, In re Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Tucson

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Confirmation of Third Amended Plan, In re Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Tucson

Diocese of Spokane, WA (2004)

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Spokane Plan and Disclosure Statement, In re The Catholic Bishop of Spokane

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Confirmation of Second Amended Plan, In re The Catholic Bishop of Spokane

Diocese of Davenport, IA (2006)

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Second Amended Plan, In re Diocese of Davenport

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Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Davenport

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Confirmation of Second Amended Plan, In re Diocese of Davenport

Diocese of San Diego, CA (2007)

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Order Dismissing Case, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego

Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska (2008)

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Declaration of Bishop Kettler, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

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Debtor's Response to UCC's Motion, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

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UCC's Motion to Sue Parishes and Holy See, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

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UCC's Objection to Extension of Exclusivity, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

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Hearing Transcript on UCC's Motion to Sue Parishes, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

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Memorandum Regarding UCC's Motion to Sue Parishes, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

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Order Extending Exclusivity Period for Cause, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

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Third Amended Plan, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

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Third Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

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Confirmation of Third Amended Plan and Disclosure Statement, In re Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska

Oregon Province, Society of Jesus (2009)

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Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Pahl Declaration, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Gray Declaration, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Lockyear Declaration, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Bellarmine Preparatory School Objection to Second Amended Plan, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Zawitoski Declaration, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Reply of Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors to Objection of Bellarmine Preparatory School, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Atkinson Declaration, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Koehler Declaration, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Third Amended Plan, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Plan Attachment - Trust Agreement, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Amended Findings of Fact, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Plan Attachment - Allocation Plan I, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

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Second Amended Confirmation Order, In re Society of Jesus, Oregon Province

Diocese of Wilmington, DE (2009)

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Exhibit 2 to Confirmation, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Exhibit A to Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Exhibit A to Second Amended Plan, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Exhibit 1 to Confirmation, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Premonstratensian Fathers Objection, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Comments of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors Regarding Confirmation of the Second Amended Plan, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Underwriters at Lloyds Objection, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Abuse Survivors Objection, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Wiggins Objection to Confirmation, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Norbertine Fathers Objection, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Debtor's Reply to Objections, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Wiggins Supplemental Objection, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Confirmation Order of Second Amended Plan, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

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Conformed Second Amended Plan, In re Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

Archdiocese of Milwaukee, WI (2011)

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Complaint for Declaratory Judgment, In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee

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Fourth Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee

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Schmidt Objection to Plan, In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee

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Second Amended Reorganization Plan, In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee

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Reply of Archdiocese for Objection, In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee

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Confirmation of Second Amended Plan, In re Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Christian Brothers of Ireland, New York (2011)

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First Amended Plan, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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First Amended Disclosure Statement, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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Pacific Indemnity Objection to First Amended Plan, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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Interstate Fire Objection to First Amended Plan, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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Objection of the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle, Party-in-Interest, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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Maryland Casualty Objection to First Amended Plan, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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Canandaigua National Bank and Trust Statement Regarding First Amended Plan, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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Aetna Objection to First Amended Plan, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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Hanover Insurance Objection to First Amended Plan, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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Reply to Objections to First Amended Plan, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

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Confirmation Order, In re The Christian Brothers' Institute

Diocese of Gallup, NM (2014)

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Second Amended Plan, In re Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Gallup

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First Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Gallup

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Confirmation Order, In re Roman Catholic Church of the Diocese of Gallup

Diocese of Stockton, CA (2014)

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Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton

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Amended Plan, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton

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Findings of Fact Regarding Plan, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton

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Corrected Confirmation Order, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Stockton

Diocese of Helena, MT (2014)

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First Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Helena, Montana

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Second Amended Plan, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Helena, Montana

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Confirmation Order, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Helena, Montana

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Findings of Fact, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Helena, Montana

Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN (2015)

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Confidential Class 6 Ballot, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Supplement to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors' Plan of Reorganization, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Debtor's First Amended Plan, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Debtor's First Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Objection of the Official Committee of Parish Creditors to Confirmation of the Chapter 11 Plan of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Joinder of the Parish Group to the Objection of the Official Committee of Parish Unsecured Creditors to the Confirmation of the Chapter 11 Plan of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors's Objection to Debtor's Plan, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Debtor's Omnibus Response to Objections, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Order Denying Confirmation of Debtor's Plan, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Order Denying Confirmation of the Committee of Unsecured Creditors' Plan, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Joint Memorandum to Orders Denying Confirmation of Plans, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Second Amended Disclosure Statement for the Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of the Archdiocese of Saint Pail and Minneapolis, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Third Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

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Notice of Expedited Hearing and Joint Motion for Deemed Acceptance of Third Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, In re Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis