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- On Tuesday, the Diocese of Fresno in the Roman Catholic Church initiated a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding in response to 153 allegations of clergy sexual abuse.
- The filing followed a 14-month delay during which victims' attorneys alleged the diocese postponed bankruptcy to avoid pending jury trials and shield assets.
- The diocese stated bankruptcy is necessary to handle abuse claims fairly and ensure ministry continuity, while critics say victims risk losing rights and fair compensation.
- The diocese reached a $150 million settlement with hundreds of survivors, causing significant financial strain for parishioners, and launched an information page about the bankruptcy.
- The filing bars further victim claims, suspends over a dozen trials, and raises concerns about asset protection, highlighting ongoing tensions between survivors' demands and diocesan financial strategy.
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Diocese of Fresno officially files for bankruptcy amid more than 150 abuse claims
null / Credit: Minerva Studio/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jul 2, 2025 / 11:17 am (CNA). The Diocese of Fresno in California filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1, seeking to address more than 150 abuse claims filed there in what Bishop Joseph B... [...]
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BishopAccountability.org - Documenting the Catholic Sexual Abuse and Financial Crisis - Data on bishFacing 153 sexual abuse cases, the Fresno Diocese seeks bankruptcy. Critics call it delay tactic
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announced Tuesday it filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it deals with 153 claims of clergy sexual abuse. Critics call it a delay tactic.
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