As of May 2022, thirty-one Catholic religious organizations have sought bankruptcy protection in chapter 11. Twenty cases have concluded. Eleven 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.
Diocese of Duluth (2015)
Motion for Order Approving Settlement Agreement Between Diocese and Church Mutual Insurance, In re Diocese of Duluth
Motion for Order Approving Settlement Between Diocese and Catholic Relief Society of America, In re Diocese of Duluth
Motion for Order Approving Settlement Agreement Between Diocese and Fireman's Fund, In re Diocese of Duluth
Motion for Order Approving Settlement Agreement Between Diocese and Continental Insurance Company, In re Diocese of Duluth
Motion for Order Approving Settlement Agreement Between Diocese and Liberty Mutual Insurance, In re Diocese of Duluth
Crosier Fathers and Brothers (2017)
Debtors' Proposed Chapter 11 Plan, In re Crosier Fathers and Brothers Province
Debtors' Proposed Disclosure Statement, In re Crosier Fathers and Brothers Province
Amended Order Confirming Joint Plan of Reorganization, In reCrosier Fathers and Brothers
Stipulation to Withdraw Proofs of Claim, Archdiocese St. P and M, Dominicans, Parishes, In re Crosier Fathers and Brother
Objection by Parishes, Dominicans, to Confirmation of Debtors' Joint Plan, In re Crosier Fathers and Brothers
Modified Joint Plan of Reorganization, In re Crosier Fathers and Brothers
Objection by Archdiocese to Confirmation of Joint Plan, In re Crosier Fathers and Brothers
Diocese of Great Falls-Billings (2017)
Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss Chapter 11 Case, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls
Motion to Dismiss Chapter 11 Case, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls
Order Approving Stipulated Motion to Extend Time To Respond to Motion to Dismiss Chapter 11 Case, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls
Disclosure Statement for Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization Proposed by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls, Montana, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls
Modified First Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization Proposed by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls, Montana, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls
Order Confirming Modified First Amended Plan of Reorganization Proposed by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls, Montana, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls
Diocese of New Ulm (2017)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re The Diocese of New Ulm
Bankruptcy Declaration, In re The Diocese of New Ulm
Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Motion to Approve Settlement with Insurers, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Trust Agreement, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Survivor Claim Distribution Agreement, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Order Approving Settlement with Insurers, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Archdiocese of Santa Fe (2018)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Order Granting UCC Standing, In re Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Diocese of Winona-Rochester (2018)
Voluntary Petition, In re Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Bankruptcy Declaration, In re Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, In re Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Settlement Motion, In re Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Fifth Amended Plan, >i>In re Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Order Confirming Plan, In re Diocese of Winona-Rochester
Archdiocese of Agana (2019)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re Archbishop of Agana
Voluntary Petition, In re Archdiocese of Agana
UCC Motion for Derivative Standing, In re Archdiocese of Agana
Boy Scouts of America's Brief in Support of Objection to UCC Derivative Standing, In re Archdiocese of Agana
Order Setting Deadline to File Disclosure Statement and Plan, In re Archdiocese of Agana
Diocese of Rochester, NY (2019)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re The Diocese of Rochester
Rochester's Motion to Approve Insurance Settlement, In re Diocese of Rochester, NY
Diocese of Harrisburg (2020)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Motion to Extend Exclusive Period, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
OCC's Plan of Reorganization, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
OCC's Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
OCC's Response to Insurer's Objections to Claims, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Harrisburg's Objection to OCC's Motion for Standing, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Debtor's Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Insurer LMI's Omnibus Reply in Support of Claim Objections, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Debtor's Plan of Reorganization, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Diocese of Buffalo (2020)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re Diocese of Buffalo
Archdiocese of New Orleans (2020)
Affidavit in support of first day motions, In re The Archdiocese of New Orleans
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re The Archdiocese of New Orleans
Diocese of Camden (2021)
Robert E. Hughes Declaration, In re Diocese of Camden
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re Diocese of Camden
Laura Montgomery Declaration, In re Diocese of Camden
Laura Montgomery Amended Declaration of Support, In re Diocese of Camden
Diocese's Motion to Establish a Deadline for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Camden
Diocese's Motion to Establish Mediation Process, In re Diocese of Camden
Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors' Motion Authorizing Retention of Experts, In re Diocese of Camden
Diocese's Brief in Opposition to Motion of Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors, In re Diocese of Camden
Trustee's Objection to Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors' Motion to Authorize Retention of Experts, In re Diocese of Camden
Certain Parishes' Joinder of Opposition to the Committee of Tort Claimants' Motion to Authorize Retention of Experts, In re Diocese of Camden
Diocese's Motion to Extend Exclusive Period to File C11 Plan, In re Diocese of Camden
LMI's Limited Opposition to Diocese's Motion to Establish Mediation Process, In re Diocese of Camden
LMI's Response to Diocese's Motion to Establish Deadline and Form for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Camden
Statement and Reservation of Rights of the Official Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors to the Diocese's Motion to Extend Exclusive Period to File a Chapter 11 Plan and Solicit Votes for a Chapter 11 Plan, In re Diocese of Camden
Diocese's Response to Statement and Reservation, In re Diocese of Camden
Proposed Plan, In re Diocese of Camden
Order Extending Deadline to Assume or Reject Unexpired Leases of Nonresidential Real Property, In re Diocese of Camden
Order Granting Diocese's Motion for Production of Documents Directed to Debtor, In re Diocese of Camden
Order and Notice on Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Camden
Reply to Objections Made to Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors' Motion for Retention of Experts, In re Diocese of Camden
Tort Claimant Creditors' Committee Reply to Objections Made to Motion for Retention of Experts, In re Diocese of Camden
Objection of the Official Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors to the Diocese's Motion for Entry of an Order Establishing a Deadline for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Camden
Trustee Objection to Debtor's Motion to Establish Deadline for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Camden
Century's Objection to Terms of Proposed Bar Date Order and Form of Proof of Claim, In re Diocese of Camden
Committee of Unsecured Trade Creditors' Response to Motion to Establish Deadline for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Camden
Century's Limited Objection to Diocese's Motion to Establish Mediation Process, In re Diocese of Camden
IFCC's Joinder in Century's Objection to Proposed Bar Date Order, In re Diocese of Camden
Marci Hamilton Certification of Profession in Support of Retention of Professional, In re Diocese of Camden
Jennifer Hasselberger Certification and Profession in Support of Retention of Professional, In re Diocese of Camden
Century's Motion for Production of Documents Directed to Debtors, In re Diocese of Camden
Debtor's Reply to Objections Filed to Motion (i) Establishing Mediation Process Relating to Survivor and Tort Claims; (ii) Estimating Remaining Survivor and Tort Claims; and (iii) Granting Related Relief, In re Diocese of Camden
LMI's Joinder to Century's Motion for Production of Documents Directed to Debtor, In re Diocese of Camden
Reply Brief to Tort Claimant Creditors' Committee's Objection to Debtor's Motion to Set Bar Date by Parishes, In re Diocese of Camden
Diocese's Omnibus Response in Further Support of Motion to Establish a Deadline for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Camden
Joinder of GSI and LI to Century's Motion to Authorize Requests for Production of Documents Directed to Debtors, In re Diocese of Camden
Reply Brief to the Objection of the Official Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors, In re Diocese of Camden
Diocese's Motion for Order Approving Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Camden
Omnibus Objection to Motion to Authorize Requests for Production of Documents, In re Diocese of Camden
Memo in Support of Committee of Tort Claimant Creditors to Compel Debtor to Comply with Rule 2004, In re Diocese of Camden
Tort Claimant Creditors' Committee's Motion Compelling Debtor to Comply with Rule 2004 Subpoena, In re Diocese of Camden
Century's Reply in Further Support of Its Motion Seeking Order Authorizing Requests for Production of Documents Directed to Debtor, In re Diocese of Camden
LMI's Objection to Diocese's Motion for Order, In re Diocese of Camden
Objection of the Official Committee of Unsecured Trade Creditors, In re Diocese of Camden
Order Granting Century's Motion for Production of Documents Directed to Debtor, In re Diocese of Camden
Century's Objection to Solicitation, Tabulation, and Voting Procedures Proposed by Debtor, In re Diocese of Camden