The Official Committee of Survivors of Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Santa Rosa bankruptcy has been fully engaged in this bankruptcy process and is sharing this update:

1. Mediation is ongoing with full Committee involvement.  Throughout previous months the Committee has been engaged in discussions with the mediators and representatives of both the Diocese and Hannah Boys Center.  These meetings continue to follow the principles of “Mediation Confidentiality,” and allows the parties to negotiate and discuss issues confidentially as they seek resolution to this bankruptcy.  The Committee understands that some Survivors may be frustrated that more details of the mediation sessions can’t be shared.  This website will continue to be updated whenever possible, to include significant Court decisions.

2. The Diocese of Santa Rosa has proposed the sale of property located on Spring Street in Hopland, CA for $275,000. The proceeds will stay with the Diocese until the case is resolved.   In consultation with Stout, our real estate advisors, this sale would be within the range of reasonable value for the property, so the Committee is not objecting.  The Committee will continue to review all proposed real estate sales to ensure that the maximum amount will be available to Survivors in a bankruptcy settlement.