On November 5, 2025, 10 Survivors presented their impact statements at a hearing before the Bankruptcy Court. Archbishop William Lori and other Archdiocesan representatives were also present to hear the statements. The Committee is grateful to the brave Survivors who shared the truth about their abuse and its effect on their lives. At this time, no additional hearings for the presentation of impact statements have been scheduled or approved, but additional hearings may be allowed by the Court if additional Survivors express an interest in presenting a statement.

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. 

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.