The Diocese of Fresno in California filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1, seeking to address more than 150 abuse claims filed there in what Bishop Joseph Brennan said was part of a “journey of ...

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno announced Tuesday it voluntarily filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it deals with 153 claims of clergy sexual abuse. Fresno church officials said the ...

Diocese of Fresno filed Chapter 11 amid 153 clergy abuse claims in May 2025. Legal critics argue bankruptcy delays justice and silences survivor testimony. Filing is part of trend as 40 Catholic ...

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More than a year after announcing plans to file for bankruptcy, the Catholic Diocese of Fresno has officially filed for Chapter 11 protection - a move that has drawn criticism from lawyers ...