MINNESOTA
WCCO
[with video]
Reg Chapman
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Last week, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis announced it was filing for bankruptcy amid lawsuits claiming sexual abuse by priests.
Tuesday, they were in court to hash out some of the details. Archbishop John Nienstedt said bankruptcy is best for the victims and the church.
All parties involved are happy they’ve been ordered to mediation by Federal Judge Robert Kressel. They said they feel mediation without confrontation is what’s best for a speedy resolution in Federal bankruptcy court.
“An extremely positive day for the faithful,” Attorney Charles Rogers said.
Attorneys for the Archdiocese are satisfied that the church will continue to operate as it has in the past while bankruptcy procedures continue. Judge Kressel allowed the church to continue to pay critical salaries, benefits and such to make sure it continues with its core mission.
Kressel’s decision for mediation for all parties involved also sat well with attorney’s for abuse survivors.
“It’s a really good day and he really ordered a positive way to get something good done for these survivors and the operation of the archdiocese to continue,” Attorney Jeff Anderson said.
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