US diocese facing abuse claims seeks bankruptcy protection
Diocese of Santa Rosa says decision made necessary due to the 'overwhelming number of sexual abuse lawsuits'
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Diocese of Santa Rosa says decision made necessary due to the 'overwhelming number of sexual abuse lawsuits'
The Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese’s decision to file for bankruptcy, Bishop Robert F. Vasa said, is a “necessity” so the bankruptcy court can determine some form of justice for the people who have filed clergy abuse lawsuits. The diocese does not have the resources to “justly compensate” all those who have alleged abuse, he added.
The Bishop of the Santa Rosa Catholic Diocese is speaking out about potential clergy abuse cases. Bishop Robert F. Vasa spoke to parishioners during a sermon at
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, praises the "extraordinary courage" of Ukrainian people.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, praises the "extraordinary courage" of Ukrainian people.