According to the letter addressed to parishioners and friends, the diocese is facing approximately 330 lawsuits claiming sexual abuse suffered as a child.
addressed to parishioners and friends, the diocese is facing approximately 330 lawsuits.
Most Rev. Michael C. Barber says the diocese is considering filling for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which will provide "a way to support all survivors in their journey toward healing in an equitable and comprehensive way." He continues, "It will also allow the diocese to reorganize our financial affairs so we may continue to fulfill the sacred mission entrusted to us by Christ and the Church.
"I think it is highly likely that the Diocese of Oakland has been preparing for this move for some time," Reck said. The Oakland Diocese did not return request for comment for this story. But on its website, it claims that it has limited cash and financial resources to deal with all the complaints, even if they sell off assets.
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