The Court continued the confirmation hearing to July 2, 2025 to allow the parties additional time to document the insurance settlement agreements that have been achieved and related plan amendments. It is anticipated that the Court will decide whether to approve the plan at that hearing or soon thereafter. The Committee continues to work as hard as it can to achieve confirmation of the plan in accordance with the bankruptcy code to bring a resolution to survivors as soon as possible.

The Committee appointed in the Diocese of Syracuse bankruptcy case to advocate on behalf of survivors has noted the election of a new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV.  This has raised concerns among some regarding his commitment to the prevention and investigation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.  This article summarizes those concerns.  The Committee wishes to acknowledge those concerns and share that it is fully committed to its work in this case to both achieve a financial settlement for survivors and the adoption of policies that will end sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.

At the request of the Committee and the Diocese, the Court has adjourned the confirmation hearing to June 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The adjournment will allow the Committee and Diocese to continue working with the parties opposing confirmation in an effort to achieve a global resolution and conclude the bankruptcy case with finality. The Committee will continue to post updates as they become available.

In advance of the confirmation hearing scheduled for 4/28/25, the Committee achieved several settlements with the insurance companies that were opposing the plan. At this time, the total amount of the insurance settlements is approximately $61 million. Along with the Diocese’s and parishes’ contributions, the total amount the Trust will be funded by at this time is approximately $161 million.

At the confirmation hearing, the Diocese and Committee presented their affirmative case and asked the Court to reserve ruling until 5/14 so that it could continue to work toward a resolution with non-settling insurance company Travelers and to resolve the United States Trustee’s objection to confirmation.

The Committee is hopeful that those issues can be resolved by 5/14 so that the plan can be confirmed as soon as possible. An update will be posted to this website after the 5/14 hearing.