Victim-survivors address court in Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy process April 8, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Six victim-survivors of sexual abuse by clergy in the Archdiocese of Baltimore gave statements in court April 8 about the long-term impact of the abuse on their lives as part of the federal bankruptcy reorganization.
Archdiocese files complaint against insurance companies in bankruptcy case April 5, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Feature, Local News, News As part of the Chapter 11 reorganization process, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has filed a complaint in U.S. bankruptcy court against insurance companies that held policies for the archdiocese, parishes, schools and other entities.
Abuse victims hope to address bankruptcy court; archbishop will attend March 20, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 reorganization case has asked bankruptcy court Judge Michelle M. Harner to allow victims of clergy abuse to present survivor statements at upcoming hearings in April and May.
Court order confirms claims deadline and forms for archdiocesan reorganization January 17, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Feature, Local News, News The judge overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization of the Archdiocese of Baltimore issued an order Jan. 16 that approved a May 31 deadline for claims to be submitted, along with the form to be used by those who wish to make a claim for damages relating to sexual abuse of a minor by clergy or other personnel in the archdiocese.
Court sets deadline for claims in archdiocesan bankruptcy reorganization December 18, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News In a court hearing Dec. 18, Judge Michelle M. Harner said she would make an order setting May 31 as the “bar date” in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization case.
Judge praises dialogue between archdiocese and creditors’ attorneys in reorganization November 6, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The judge in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy reorganization case said during a hearing Nov. 6 that she was glad to see that the attorneys for the archdiocese and those for the unsecured creditors’ committee were in dialogue to address certain issues before the court.
Radio Interview: Archdiocese of Baltimore and Chapter 11 October 9, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Feature, From the Archbishop, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked one-on-one with Archbishop William E. Lori about the impact of the archdiocese’s Chapter 11 reorganization and his goal to equitably compensate all victim-survivors, while continuing the mission of the church, parishes and ministries.
‘The most equitable path for all victim-survivors’ – Archdiocese of Baltimore files for Chapter 11 reorganization September 29, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Sept. 29, in response to the new law that goes into effect on Oct. 1.
Compensating all claims of abuse: Archdiocese considers Chapter 11 reorganization September 21, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori said that in light of the Oct. 1 implementation of a new law in Maryland that removed any statute of limitations for civil suits involving child sexual abuse approaches, the archdiocese was weighing its options to respond to potential lawsuits.
Archbishop Lori says Baltimore archdiocese will consider reorganization to address potential claims September 8, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori told Catholics that the Archdiocese of Baltimore is considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization as one option to deal with lawsuits expected to be filed when the Child Victims Act takes effect Oct. 1.
Circuit judge will allow release of most names in abuse report August 22, 2023By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge released an order Aug. 22 that will allow the Maryland Attorney General to reveal some of the 46 names that were redacted in the original release of its November 2022 report on clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s clergy abuse list updated June 30, 2023By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore June 30 updated its website listing of individuals accused of child sexual abuse.