MINNESOTA
New York Daily News
[Letter from Archbishop John Nienstedt – Source: St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese]
[Court documents – Source: Jeff Anderson & Associates
Application by Debtor to Employ Chapter 11 Counsel
Archdiocese Chapter 11 Petition
Archdiocese Signature Declaration
Debtor’s Verified Application for Order
Notice of Intention to Seek Expedited Hearing ]
BY NICOLE HENSLEY NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Friday, January 16, 2015
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has filed for bankruptcy in light of dozens of clergy sex abuse claims.
The decision puts several lawsuits alleging sexual assaults against the archdiocese on hold pending the outcome of the bankruptcy case.
“We’re doing the right thing,” Rev. Charles Lachowitzer said before Friday’s filing. “This decision reflects the end of a process of putting victims first.”
The archdiocese faces about two dozen lawsuits with more than 100 claims that could develop into lawsuits before May 2016.
By petitioning for a Chapter 11 reorganization, Archbishop John Nienstedt said the church can focus on victims.
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