In focus: abortion pill ban, diocesan bankruptcies, extension for Ukrainian refugees
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In focus: New Mexico bankruptcy settlement, Catholic university to close, Eritrean bishop released
Religious, labor leaders optimistic after meeting with treasury secretary
A meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is buoying the outlook of religious leaders that a balanced global economic response to the coronavirus pandemic will ease the challenges facing developing countries struggling through a deep recession.
Diocese of Winona-Rochester settles with abuse survivors for $21.5 million
The diocese reached a $21.5 million settlement with a creditors’ committee representing 145 survivors of clergy sexual abuse, it said in a Feb. 10 statement.
Bankruptcy court approves diocese’s plan for reorganization
The Minnesota Bankruptcy Court approved a plan Dec. 3 for reorganization jointly submitted by the Diocese of St. Cloud and the creditors’ committee of clergy abuse survivors, according to a news release from the diocese Dec. 4
Bankruptcy reorganization is important step for justice, healing
“As the Body of Christ united together, I know we can be powerful witnesses of justice, hope and healing during this significant time in the history of our diocese.”
Diocese files for Chapter 11 reorganization
The filing follows the announcement May 26 of the diocese and survivors of clergy sexual abuse reaching agreement on a framework for a resolution of all clergy sexual abuse claims against the diocese and area parishes.
Video: Bishop addresses bankruptcy plans, public Masses, death of George Floyd
In his latest video, Bishop Kettler talks about the diocese’s plans regarding bankruptcy reorganization, the return to larger public Masses, and the need for justice following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.