Dear Survivors, those supporting Survivors, and others interested in the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Baltimore bankruptcy case:

On behalf of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the “Survivors’ Committee”), welcome to the Baltimore Survivors’ webpage. We, the Survivors Committee, were appointed by the U.S. Trustee’s Office to advocate on behalf of all Survivors of abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The Survivors’ Committee is made up of seven Survivors of abuse related to this Archdiocese, whom represent a diversity of ages and genders. As Survivors ourselves, we understand the pain and trauma that other Survivors may be experiencing during this bankruptcy case. We understand that each Survivors’ journey is unique, and we empathize with each one of you as we navigate and process the trauma we have all experienced. Whether you are just beginning that journey or have been on it for many years, we are with you.  We have designed this website to help with the questions you may have about the bankruptcy case.

This website provides the following information regarding the bankruptcy case of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case: 

• News feed detailing case events and the Survivors’ Committee’s activities
• Overview of the bankruptcy process
• Diocesan Bankruptcy frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• Mental health resources for Survivors

The website will be regularly updated over the course of the case. The Survivors’ Committee hopes Survivors find this information useful, and encourage any Survivors with questions to contact their personal attorneys or the Survivors’ Committee’s bankruptcy counsel, Stinson LLP. To contact Stinson LLP, you may email baltimoresurvivorteam@stinson.com.

On October 11, 2023, the United States Trustee, the governmental body tasked with overseeing bankruptcy cases, appointed seven members to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the “Committee”).  The Committee was appointed to represent all unsecured creditors of the Debtor, which are predominately comprised of sexual abuse survivors. More information regarding the role of the Committee can be found at Overview of Bankruptcy Process.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 29, 2023. In its initial case filings, the Archdiocese explained that its bankruptcy filing provide: “(a) compensation for the unresolved claims of survivors of abuse, including those survivors who have not yet come forward; (b) continue outreach to and support of survivors as an ongoing ministry; (c) preserve the ability to carry on the essential ministries and services provided by the [Archdiocese], so the [Archdiocese] can continue to meet the needs of the Catholic faithful within the Archdiocese, the Parishes, the Schools, the Related Entities, and others who rely on the foregoing for spiritual, pastoral, and human assistance; and (d) fairly allocate the [Archdiocese] remaining income and assets among the legitimate competing interests for such property, recognizing that it is not possible to pay all alleged claims in full.”

The Debtor indicated that at the time it filed for bankruptcy it held assets totaling $204,962,748 and liabilities totaling $24,933,882.