The Survivor Committee has taken a large step forward in the Archdiocese’s bankruptcy by filing something called a plan of reorganization. The Committee’s “plan” provides a legal roadmap to bring the Archdiocese’s bankruptcy to a much-needed conclusion.

Although many issues remain subject to negotiation, the Survivor Committee’s plan includes an agreement in principle for Hartford to pay $100 million.The Survivor Committee led negotiations on this landmark resolution. The Committee is hopeful that it may soon be in a position to announce settlements with other parties as well.

The Committee’s agreement with the Hartford is just one piece of a large and complex puzzle and it is also subject to ongoing negotiations of non-financial terms as well as typical conditions, such as the bankruptcy court’s approval of both the $100 million agreement and the court’s approval of a plan that resolves the Archdiocese’s bankruptcy overall. That said, the Committee’s $100 million resolution with the Hartford is a significant first step toward global resolution and provides measurable hope to 900+ Survivors who have waited far too long for recognition.

The Town Hall will proceed virtually on Tuesday March 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM Eastern time.  The session will provide Survivors with an:

• Update on the bankruptcy process and progress to date.
• Overview of upcoming steps in the proceedings.
• Opportunity to submit questions and receive answers from Committee members and legal professionals.

How to Participate:  The Town Hall is open to all Survivors, their attorneys, and other support persons.  Please note that only the Committee and its legal professionals will be visible during the meeting.  Participants will join as attendees and will not appear on camera or be identified to other participants.

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Questions Welcome:  Survivors may submit questions both before and during the Town Hall. No questions will be identified with a specific sender. If you’d like to submit a question before the Town Hall, please email baltimoresurvivorteam@stinson.com.  The Committee and its legal professionals will do their best to respond to questions during the meeting and will post answers following the Town Hall to http://www.BaltimoreSurvivors.com. Please note that we will not be able to address questions related to individual Survivor claims.  Such inquiries should be directed to the Survivor’s counsel.

Recently, the Archdiocese filed objections to some (but not all) Survivors’ claims filed in this bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Court approved a uniform procedure for all of these objections. The following FAQs provide a summary of these procedures, but please consult the Cout’s order, Microsoft Word – RCAB Order on Claims Objection Responsesv4.docx, or your attorney for complete details:

What is the deadline?

You MUST respond to the claim objection before January 31, 2026.

What if I miss the deadline?

Your claim may be disallowed. This means you are no longer a creditor in the bankruptcy. You will not be able to participate in any monetary settlement, and this might prevent you from recovering any money in any future lawsuit.

What do Survivors need to do now?

On or before December 12, 2025, the Archdiocese will contact you or your lawyer to confirm whether your claim is one that has been objected to.

If your claim has been objected to you MUST do the following before January 31, 2026:

• File a short notice with the Court.
• The notice must say:
  • If you oppose the Debtor’s position;
  • If you agree with the Debtor’s position; or
  • If you need additional time to consider the Debtor’s position.

How do I file?

Your attorney needs to file your response. If you don’t have an attorney you can visit this link for a guide on how to file on your own: https://www.mdb.uscourts.gov/dont-have-a-lawyer

Do I have to prove my claim in court?

Not right now, but eventually you might.  If you get notice that the Archdiocese objected to your claim, you will eventually need to provide evidence and respond specifically to the Archdiocese’s objection. The Court will tell you when you need to provide additional evidence, but it does not need to be included in the response you file on or before January 31, 2026.

Can I get information from the Archdiocese about my abuser?

If you need more information, or want the Archdiocese to produce evidence that supports its objection, you can contact the attorneys for the Archdiocese: Blake Roth (Holland & Knight LLP) by email at blake.roth@hklaw.com or by telephone at 615-244-6380. 

Mr. Roth is required to respond to your request within 3 business days.

What Happens After January 31, 2026?

After reviewing all the responses filed by Survivors, the Court will enter a scheduling order regarding unresolved claim objections. You should continue to monitor your mail, email, and the Court’s docket to see if you need to take action to defend your claim.