Diocese of Rochester files for Chapter 11 reorganization
In the wake of nearly 50 lawsuits filed against it since New York’s Child Victims Act took effect Aug. 14, the Diocese of Rochester filed for reorganization Sept. 12.
Diocese responds to claims as CVA window opens
By Katherine Long | Editor Yesterday, under the Child Victims Act, a one-year “look-back” window opened, allowing adults who were sexually abused as children to bring claims previously beyond the statute of limitations. The Diocese of Syracuse has been...
Yearlong ‘window’ in New York statute of limitations on abuse suits opens
New York state’s yearlong “window” in the statute of limitations opened Aug. 14, allowing suits to be filed by victims alleging abuse by priests, church workers, and employees of public schools, hospitals, and other institutions no matter how long ago the alleged abuse occurred.
Ahead of CVA window opening, Bishop Lucia offers message to people of the diocese
On August 14, under the Child Victims Act, a one-time “look-back” window of one year’s duration will open during which adults who were abused as children may file claims, no matter how long ago the abuse allegedly occurred. Bishop Douglas J. Lucia shared a message to the people of the diocese in advance of that date.
