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Diocese Files Chapter 11 to Ensure Fairness and Equity for Abuse Survivors

Posted on July 15, 2021 in: News

Diocese Files Chapter 11 to Ensure Fairness and Equity for Abuse Survivors

July 15, 2021, Norwich, CT – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich today filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal Bankruptcy Code. Bankruptcy proceedings will be before Judge James J. Tancredi in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut in Hartford.

In a letter from the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich which was posted to the Diocese’s website, Chapter 11 is described as the most equitable way to resolve numerous pending lawsuits alleging the abuse of students at Mount Saint John School filed against the Diocese and a former bishop and certain other creditors’ claims. Nearly 60 former residents have filed suit for damages that exceed the Diocese’s current financial ability to pay.

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Pope Thanks Media, Urges Them to be Peacemakers

Posted on May 14, 2025 in: News

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