The Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee, which is facing more than a dozen lawsuits over its handling of clergy sex abuse cases, is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this afternoon, the archdiocese said Tuesday.
Archbishop Jerome Listecki said the move was necessary to fairly compensate victims and continue the "essential ministries" of the church, and urged the faithful not to blame the victims.
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Catholic Archdiocese Of Milwaukee filing for bankruptcy
The Milwaukee Journal reports:
