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.

On April 22, 2025, fifteen Survivors presented their impact statements at a hearing before the Bankruptcy Court.  In addition, the written statements submitted by nine Survivors were read to the Court.  Bishop Douglas J. Lucia and other Diocese representatives were also present to hear the impact statements. The Committee is grateful to the brave Survivors who shared the truth about their abuse and its effect on their lives. The Committee is also hopeful that the impact statements will increase understanding regarding the tremendous pain and challenges Survivors endured and continue to endure as a result of their difficult experiences.

On March 21, 2025, the Diocese filed a report summarizing the voting results for the pending bankruptcy plan (the “Fifth Amended Plan”).  In total, 324 survivors voted. Each survivor voted in favor of the Fifth Amended Plan.  

The Court will consider whether to confirm (approve) the Fifth Amended Plan at a hearing beginning on April 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET over anticipated objections from the insurance companies who have not yet settled their liability to the Diocese for survivor claims. The Committee, and its professionals, are working hard to ensure the plan is confirmed and will continue to post status updates on this website as developments occur.