MILWAUKEE (WI)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Annysa Johnson of the Journal Sentinel
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee will set aside $4 million as part of a reorganization plan it intends to file today.
Archbishop Jerome Listecki told talk radio host Charlie Sykes of WTMJ-AM (620) this morning that the plan would include “some financial compensation” for those with eligible claims, funds for therapy and funds to continue the pastoral care of its flock, including victims who are still faithful members of the church.
A statement the archdiocese provided to The Associated Press says the bankruptcy plan will include $4 million for sexual abuse victims. Some of that also could be used to sue the archdiocese’s former insurers to get them to pay victims.
The reorganization plan also includes money to provide victims with therapy for the remainder of their lives.
Listcki said on WTMJ that the church would use “anything that’s unrestricted,” including some unused property, to fund any settlement.
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