New Orleans archbishop apologizes to abuse survivors as settlement takes effect January 6, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, News, World News Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans has issued a formal apology to abuse survivors in that archdiocese, following last month’s court approval of a $230 million settlement in the five-year-long bankruptcy case.
Archdiocese will not assert charitable immunity in bankruptcy case December 16, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors filed a joint motion Dec. 10 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court that stipulates that the archdiocese will not use charitable immunity as a defense in the case.
Victim-survivors tell of mistrust, pain in third court session November 6, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News In a federal courtroom in Baltimore Nov. 5, 10 people stepped up to give impact statements about the effects of their abuse as minors by people connected to the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Their stories included tears and frustration, as well as signs of hope and healing.
Agreement reached on property transactions in bankruptcy case October 14, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News A federal bankruptcy judge has approved two property transactions by the Archdiocese of Baltimore, applauding the church and a committee representing abuse survivors for resolving their disputes through negotiation as part of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings Oct. 14 in Baltimore.
Archdiocese of Baltimore files ‘form plan’ for bankruptcy settlement, proposes $33 million contribution October 3, 2025By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed a form plan for reorganization in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which sets a proposed amount of contribution from the archdiocese and affiliated organizations, including parishes and schools.
Bankruptcy court judge gives victim-survivors temporary window to file civil suits May 12, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The judge overseeing the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization case issued an order May 2 that will allow those who filed claims in the case to also file lawsuits against the archdiocese and affiliated entities in order to preserve their rights under an amendment this year to the Maryland Child Victims Act.
Archdiocese bankruptcy case continues mediation March 11, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News The court overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization case for the Archdiocese of Baltimore held a status hearing March 10, in which Judge Michelle M. Harner noted that the parties involved are “working tirelessly” to come up with a mediation plan.
Mediation framework set for archdiocesan bankruptcy July 31, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News The parties in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy have agreed to a framework for mediation in the case.
Progress toward mediation in archdiocesan bankruptcy case July 22, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News A third mediator will be added to the panel working to come up with a settlement in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Deadline arrives for claims in Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case May 30, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News As of 11:59 p.m. May 31, the deadline closes for those who wish to make a claim against the Archdiocese of Baltimore for instances of sexual abuse prior to Sept. 29, 2023, by clergy or other personnel in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Survivors of abuse address court for second time in bankruptcy process May 20, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2023 Attorney General's Report, Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, Local News, News Eight survivors of sexual abuse by clergy and religious in the Archdiocese of Baltimore spoke during a court hearing May 20 as part of the archdiocese’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, providing a sometimes-gruesome look into the decades of impact on their lives.
