Fresno Catholic Diocese Files Ch. 11 To Deal With Abuse Suits

By Emily Lever · July 2, 2025, 12:01 PM EDT

The Catholic Diocese of Fresno, California, has filed for Chapter 11 protection with $79 million of liabilities, facing more than 150 lawsuits over clergy sexual abuse....

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Case Information

Case Title

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Fresno

Case Number

1:25-bk-12231

Court

California Eastern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

July 01, 2025