September 25, 2018
 
Today the Bankruptcy Court confirmed the Joint Plan of Reorganization that the archdiocese, victims of abuse, and others had approved.  What this means is that, simply put, the bankruptcy is coming to an end. Absent an unlikely last minute appeal, the archdiocese will begin complying with the terms of the agreement (including some payments that will be made over the next five years). 
 
For many of the victims of abuse, this is a final and public acknowledgement of the truth of their claims and the horror of what they and their loved ones have gone through.  Also, roughly by the end of 2018, victims will receive payment of their share of the settlement.  For parishes like St. Michael, this will also mean that all the lawsuits pending against parishes will be dismissed.  Our parish has paid its promised amount into the settlement pool, and I again thank the individual parishioners who joined me in funding that contribution.  Above all, we continue to do everything we can to follow protocols and otherwise make sure that our children are safe.  Let us also continue to offer our prayers and penances for the healing of victims, their family members, and our Church.
 
Christ’s Peace,
 
Fr. Tom
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