The Official Committee of Survivors of Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Fresno bankruptcy has been extensively involved in all facets of the bankruptcy.  The following is a summary of recent events. 

1. The Court granted Fennemore’s employment application to represent the Committee with the Stinson team. The Fennemore firm will complement Stinson’s extensive experience with diocese bankruptcy by providing local expertise.  Jackson Waste at Fennemore is our local Fresno-based counsel. We look forward to continuing to work with Jackson and his team and appreciate all their work so far.
2. The United States Trustee concluded the initial Meeting of Creditors. The Committee’s Attorneys completed the questioning of the Diocese’s Chief Financial Officer regarding the financial information included in the Debtor’s bankruptcy schedules. We will be following up with the Debtor with an informal document request for various financial and organizational documents that the Debtor discussed during the meeting.  This will ensure that the Committee has the best possible understanding of all the Diocese’s assets that may be available to Survivors.

The Committee will continue to update this website as its able.  If you have any specific questions or comments related to the bankruptcy process feel free to reach out via fresnosurvivors@stinson.com.  Questions about the specifics of your claim should be directed to your attorney if you are represented.

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

On behalf of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the “Survivors’ Committee”), welcome to the Fresno Survivors’ webpage. We, the Survivors Committee, were appointed by the US Trustee’s Office to advocate on behalf of all Survivors of abuse within the Diocese of Fresno.

The Survivors Committee is made up of seven Survivors of abuse related to this Diocese, 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 Roman Catholic Bishop of Fresno: 

• Overview of the bankruptcy process
• Diocesan Bankruptcy frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• News feed detailing case events and the Survivors’ Committee’s activities
• 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 fresnosurvivorteam@stinson.com.