As of September 2024, forty US Catholic religious organizations have sought bankruptcy protection in chapter 11. Twenty-four cases have concluded. Sixteen cases are pending. This archive contains: 1) three 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.
Archdiocese of Baltimore (2023)
Insurer's Motion to Dismiss Adversary, In re Archdiocese of Baltimore
Joint Motion for Mediation, In re Archdiocese of Baltimore
Other Insurers' Objection to Mediation, In re Archdiocese of Baltimore
Insurers' Objection to Mediation, In re Archdiocese of Baltimore
Debtor's Response to Insurers' Motion to Dismiss, In re Archdiocese of Baltimore
Certain Insurers' Objection to OCC's Motion to Intervene in Adversary Proceeding, In re Archdiocese of Baltimore
Franciscan Friars of California (2023)
Franciscan Friar's Petition, In re Franciscan Friars of California
Diocese of Sacramento (2024)
Petition, In re Diocese of Sacramento
Cash Management Motion, In re Diocese of Sacramento
First Day Declaration - Greene, In re Diocese of Sacramento
First Day Declaration - McNamara, In re Diocese of Sacramento
Diocese of San Diego (2024)
Debtor's Declaration in Support of Petition, In re Diocese of San Diego
Petition, In re Diocese of San Diego
Diocese of Burlington, VT (2024)
Burlington, VT Affidavit, In re Diocese of Burlington, VT
Burlington, VT Petition, In re Diocese of Burlington, VT