The Diocese of Oakland announced Monday it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the face of hundreds of potential sex abuse lawsuits against the diocese.
, Bishop Michael Barber said the bankruptcy filing"is the best way to support a compassionate and equitable outcome for survivors of abuse, while ensuring we continue to provide the essential services and support so crucial to our parishioners and communities."because of the impact of AB 218, a state law that extends the statute of limitations for victims of childhood sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits.
"As of today, we have more than 330 claims. A great majority of the alleged abuse occurred between 1960 and 1989," said Barber."Since then, the diocese has put in place robust safeguards to protect children and vulnerable adults including background checks and training about the nature of child sexual abuse, how it is perpetrated, how to report it, and strategies for prevention.
Barber said parishes will continue to celebrate Mass and other sacraments, schools would not be impacted, and charitable work would continue. However, there will be downsizing among parishes which will involve closing some churches and repurposing of other locations used by the diocese.'No place was safe'; Advocates demand names of abusive priests from the Diocese of Oakland
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