Author Archives: Shelby Kostolni

Update Regarding Recent Court Rulings

On Thursday, October 30, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland issued several rulings concerning the Debtor’s bankruptcy case and the related proceeding brought by the Committee. As a result of the Court’s rulings, the adversary proceeding regarding the application of charitable immunity will continue to trial on December 15, 2025. During that trial, the Court will consider whether the Debtor may use “charitable immunity” as a defense to the claims of survivors.

If you have any questions regarding charitable immunity or the bankruptcy case generally, please discuss them with your attorney if you are represented.  Please also feel free to contact the Committee at baltimoresurvivorteam@stinson.com and continue checking this website for further updates. 

Survivor Impact Statement Hearing to be Held on November 5

Ten Survivors will be providing Survivor impact statements before Judge Harner and representatives of the Catholic church, including the Archbishop, at 1:00 p.m. at the federal courthouse in Baltimore on November 5, 2025. The Official Committee of Survivors wishes to express its profound gratitude to every Survivor sharing the impact of the horrible abuse they endured. Below are the details of these hearings if you’d like to attend. While the schedule is full at this point, if you are a Survivor and interested in making a statement should additional dates be arranged in the future, please send an email to:  Baltimoresurvivorteam@stinson.com.

Location of Hearing

U.S. Bankruptcy Court
101 W Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Start time 1:00PM
Courtroom 9-C
Judge  Michelle M. Harner

Bankruptcy Continues Despite Government Shutdown

Although the Federal Government is currently in a shutdown, the bankruptcy is continuing in earnest.  Recently the Court “stayed” (paused) a motion that required US Trustee participation because that specific office is a part of the shutdown.  However, only that piece of business is impacted and the Official Committee is continuing its work to seek a positive outcome for all Survivors.