MINNESOTA
Journal Obsever
The diocese says it can’t afford its almost $5 million share of the settlement.
Given the “magnitude” of the jury’s award, “the diocese was left with no choice but to file for reorganization“, wrote the Rev. James Bissonette, diocese vicar general, in a public statement. The Diocese says the bankruptcy is keeping with their approach at putting victims first.
“There is sadness in having to proceed in this fashion”, wrote Bissonette.
The diocese says the move was necessary after efforts to reach a resolution with all abuse victims were unsuccessful.
The Duluth Diocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, a month after a victim of priest sex abuse there was awarded $8 million in damages.
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