A Statement on the August 20 Ruling

Our main priority in filing for Chapter 11 Reorganization is to equitably compensate abuse survivors while creating a more financially sustainable archdiocesan administration for the future. Our focus is to reach a settlement agreement that accomplishes this goal. The cost and time associated with this process are frustrating to all, and of no benefit and unjust to the survivors, today’s church or any interested parties. We pray that this ruling will bring an end to the distractions and inflammatory statements that have delayed these proceedings and that all involved will join in productive negotiations to bring closure.