The Survivor Committee is aware that objections to some Survivors’ proofs of claim have been filed by the Archdiocese. The Committee’s legal counsel, Stinson LLP, is diligently monitoring this development and communicating with the Committee and State Court Counsel as it assesses all objections and the impact the Archdiocese’s decision will have on an overall resolution of the bankruptcy case. The Committee has also asked the Court to extend deadlines relating to all claim objections and a hearing on that issue will take place on December 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Please note that most Survivor claims have NOT been objected to. 

What is a claim objection? A claim objection allows the Archdiocese to challenge the validity of a claim for various reasons, including that it is a duplicate, does not provide enough information to support a payment, or has some other legal reason to be disallowed. If your claim has been objected to, it is very important that you or your lawyer files a timely response. 

If you have legal representation and have any concerns you should discuss them with your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, you will receive a copy in the mail of any objection to your claim and you need to read it very carefully. This website will be updated as developments warrant.