Associated Press investigation uncovered 112 Catholic dioceses collected at least $1.5billion in Paycheck Program Aid
Dioceses were granted taxpayer-backed aid despite sitting on $10billion in cash and assets
In all, nation s nearly 200 dioceses and other Catholic institutions received at least $3billion
Financial statements from dozens of dioceses show their available resources remained robust or improved
Archdiocese of Chicago had more than $1billion in cash and investments as donations continued pouring in
Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte received more than $8million from small business relief program, despite sitting on $100million in cash and investments
Los Angeles Archdiocese collected at least $80million in paycheck aid, at a time when headquarters reported $658million in available funds