As of April 2024, thirty-eight US Catholic religious organizations have sought bankruptcy protection in chapter 11. Twenty-four cases have concluded. Fourteen 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, MN (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
Amended Plan, In re Diocese of Duluth
Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Duluth
Diocese of New Ulm (2017)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Bankruptcy Declaration, In re 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
Survivor Claim Distribution Agreement, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Trust Agreement, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Order Approving Settlement with Insurers, In re Diocese of New Ulm
Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, MT (2017)
Motion to Dismiss Chapter 11 Case, In re Roman Catholic Bishop of Great Falls
Memorandum in Support of 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
Crosier Fathers and Brothers, MN (2017)
Debtors' Proposed Chapter 11 Plan, In re Crosier Fathers and Brothers Province
Debtors' Proposed Disclosure Statement, In re Crosier Fathers and Brothers Province
Objection by Archdiocese to Confirmation of Joint Plan, In re Crosier Fathers and Brothers
Modified Joint Plan of Reorganization, In re Crosier Fathers and Brothers
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
Diocese of Winona-Rochester, MN (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 Santa Fe, NM (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
Santa Fe Confirmation Order, In re Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Archdiocese of Agana, Guam (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
Fifth Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan, In re Archdiocese of Agana
Order Confirming 5th Amended Plan, In re Archdiocese of Agana
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, In re Archdiocese of Agana
Guam Confirmation Order, 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
Diocese's Restructuring Support Agreement, In re Diocese of Rochester
Order Dissolving Judicial Stay Insurance Coverage Litigation, In re Diocese of Rochester
CNA's Plan, In re Diocese of Rochester
First Amended Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Rochester
First Amended Plan, In re Diocese of Rochester
Trustee's Objection to Competing Plans, In re Diocese of Rochester
Diocese of Harrisburg, PA (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 Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
OCC's Plan of Reorganization, 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
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
Debtor's Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Harrisburg Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Harrisburg Plan, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Harrisburg Order Confirming Joint Amended Plan of Reorganization, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Order Confirming Joint Amended Plan of Reorganization, In re Diocese of Harrisburg
Diocese of Buffalo, NY (2020)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re Diocese of Buffalo
Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA (2020)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re The Archdiocese of New Orleans
Affidavit in support of first day motions, In re The Archdiocese of New Orleans
Guidry Order 32723 re: Trahant, In re Archdiocese of New Orleans
Diocese of St. Cloud, MN (2020)
Petition, in re Diocese of St. Cloud
Disclosure Statement, In re Diocese of St. Cloud
Second Amended Plan, in re Diocese of St. Cloud
Order Confirming Plan, in re Diocese of St. Cloud
Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY (2020)
Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Order Implementing Certain Notice and Case Management Procedures, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Debtor's Motion to Establish Deadlines for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
LMI's Response to Debtor's Motion Establishing Proofs of Claims Deadlines, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
IFCC's Joinder in LMI's Response to Debtor's Motion for Establishing Deadlines, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors' (A) Objection to the Motion of the Debtor for an Order Establishing Deadlines for Filing Proofs of Claim and Granting Related Relief and (B) Response to LMI's Response to the Motion, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
AIIC's Limited Objection Debtor's Motion for Order Establishing Deadlines for Filing, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
All's Limited Objection to Debtor's Motion to Establish Deadlines for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
AIIC's Joinder in LMI's Response to Diocese's Motion Establishing Deadlines, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
LMI's Reply to the Committee's (A) Objection to the Motion of the Debtor for an Order Establishing Deadlines for Filing Proofs of Claim and Granting Related Relief and (B) Response to LMI's Response to the Motion, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors' Reply in Support of the Debtor's Proposed Sexual Abuse Proof of Claim, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
IFCC's Joinder in Reply to LMI's Reply to Committee's Objection and Response to LMI's Motion, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Order Granting Motion of Unsecured Creditors' Committee to Intervene, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Debtor's Motion Extending Exclusive Periods to File C11 Plan, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Debtor's Omnibus Reply in Support of Debtor's Motion for Establishing Deadlines for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Order Extending Debtor's Exclusive Periods to File C11 Plan, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Confidentiality Agreement and Protective Order Between Debtor and Committee of Unsecured Creditors, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Order Establishing Deadlines for Filing Proofs of Claim, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Committee of Unsecured Creditors' Motion Authorizing Examinations and Production of Documents, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Debtor's Objection to Motion by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Entry of an Order Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2004 Authorizing Examinations and Production of Documents, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Debtor's Objection to Motion by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Entry of an Order Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2004 Authorizing Examinations and Production of Documents, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Amended Joint Stipulation and Agreed Order Granting Limited Relief from Stay, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Joint Stipulation and Protective Order Concerning Production of Report of Independent Advisory Committee Appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Debtor to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, In re Diocese of Rockville Centre
Order granting Insurer’s Motion for Withdrawal of the Reference dated Sept. 7, 2021, In re Diocese of Rockville-Centre