Santa Rosa Diocese files for bankruptcy in face of potentially 200 abuse claims
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (OSV News) -- The Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for bankruptcy March 13, days after its bishop finally concluded the decision was necessary in order to address potentially 200 new claims brought against the diocese by survivors of child sexual abuse. Bishop Robert F. Vasa said in a March 10 statement posted to the diocese's website that after 'months of careful and prayerful consideration' -- including consultation with the diocese's priests, the diocese's finance council, and