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New Orleans archdiocese to pay $1m settlement for 'fraudulent' Hurricane Katrina claims
The Archdiocese of New Orleans will pay more than $1 million in a settlement related to allegations of fraud in... Read more
Rochester diocese says it has acted in ‘good faith’ in mediation with abuse survivors
The Diocese of Rochester on Thursday said it has been acting in “good faith,” in response to claims by clergy... Read more
Santa Fe archdiocese continues to list hundreds of unused pieces of land for sale
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is continuing to list for sale many unused parcels of church property in an effort... Read more
Santa Fe archdiocese to sell over 700 properties amid mounting abuse settlements
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe intends to sell over 700 properties by year’s end to help pay for settlements to... Read more
Under financial pressure, Rockville Centre diocese sells pastoral center, closes several schools
In the wake of bankruptcy filings, the Diocese of Rockville Centre in March announced the sale of its $5.2 million... Read more
Bankruptcy judge rules Buffalo diocese will not pay for retired bishops’ lawyers
A bankruptcy judge ruled this month that the Diocese of Buffalo has “no obligation” to retain a law firm on... Read more
New Jersey diocese declares bankruptcy
The Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, announced on Thursday that it is filing for bankruptcy, the second Catholic diocese to... Read more
Rockville Centre is fourth NY diocese to file for bankruptcy
The Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, announced it was filing for bankruptcy early Thursday morning, becoming the fourth of... Read more
St. Cloud diocese reaches settlement on abuse claims, will file for bankruptcy
The Diocese of St. Cloud, Minnesota will pay $22.5 million into a trust for sexual abuse survivors, under a plan... Read more
In Minnesota, Catholic Charities sues near-bankrupt diocese
The fate of a children’s home is the subject of a lawsuit against the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minn., by... Read more
Minnesota diocese, facing abuse lawsuits, files for bankruptcy
Facing over one hundred lawsuits concerning sex abuse claims dating back to the 1950s, the Diocese of New Ulm has... Read more
