Will Bishop Mark Seitz blame Trump for cutting-off his illegal alien trafficking money? He needs to seriously reevaluate his priorities El Paso becomes the 39th U.S. diocese to declare bankruptcy.
The Catholic Diocese of El Paso has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing mounting financial pressure from clergy sexual abuse litigation and ongoing operating deficits, according to a court declaration filed by Chief Financial Officer Gregory J. Watters.
The filing, submitted to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, outlines the Diocese’s financial challenges and requests court approval to maintain operations and borrow new money.
Church officials said the primary reason for the bankruptcy filing is the financial strain caused by clergy sexual abuse claims.
The Diocese currently faces 18 plaintiff claims in 12 pending lawsuits in New Mexico related to allegations of sexual abuse of children by the hands of clergy that happened between 1956 and 1982.
Leaders warn that legal defense costs and potential settlements could reach tens of millions of dollars—far exceeding the Diocese’s available finances.
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