Court accepts bankruptcy filing by Winona-Rochester Diocese
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(ABC 6 News) – A U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved filings for bankruptcy from the Winona-Rochester Diocese.
The Diocese filed a petition in November of 2018.
"Since then, the Diocese has worked toward an agreement with abuse survivors for a resolution of all sexual abuse claims against the Diocese and non-diocesan Catholic entities within the Diocese."
"The Plan provides for a substantial trust to compensate survivors of sexual abuse within the Diocese. The trust will be funded with up to $22,056,000 of Diocesan assets…"
“I welcome today’s announcement. I want to express my sincere apology to all those who have been affected by sexual abuse in our Diocese,” Bishop John M. Quinn said.
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“My prayers go out to all survivors of abuse and I pledge my continuing commitment to ensure that this terrible chapter in the history of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester never happens again.”
The full release can be read below.