On February 6, 2025, eight Survivors presented impact statements at a hearing before the Bankruptcy Court. Bishop Robert F. Vasa and other Diocese representatives were also present to hear the impact statements. The Committee is grateful to the brave Survivors who shared the truth about their abuse and its effect on their lives. The Committee is also hopeful that the impact statements will increase understanding regarding the tremendous pain and challenges Survivors endured and continue to endure as a result of their difficult experiences. At this time, no additional hearings for the presentation of impact statements have been scheduled or approved by the Court, but additional hearings may be possible if more Survivors express an interest in presenting a statement.

On February 6, 2025, at 1 pm Pacific Standard Time, a group of Survivors will present impact statements during a two-hour session to the Bankruptcy Court. The purpose of the presentation is to increase engagement of Survivors and increase understanding of their stories in the bankruptcy case. The Committee believes that the presentation of Survivors’ stories in the bankruptcy court is a powerful way to provide all parties involved the opportunity to hear and have a greater understanding of the devastating trauma survivors have endured, and the Committee hopes that it may bring some healing to survivors.

Mediation continues to be ongoing with a third mediation session scheduled. The Committee must keep information about its negotiations with the Diocese during mediation confidential. This is something that the Court requires. Survivors sometimes find this challenging because they do not have information about how things are progressing. If you have questions, or are experiencing frustration during the mediation, remember that the Committee is made up of nine Survivors, and that they are dedicated to representing all Survivors in the case as effectively as possible. In addition, the Bankruptcy Process resource tab at the top of this webpage may provide some answers to your questions, and you are also welcome to contact the attorneys for the Committee, or have your own attorney(s) contact us, any time. We always welcome your questions and thoughts.

The Committee and the Diocese will commence the first mediation proceeding in late February 2024. The Committee’s bankruptcy counsel, Stinson LLP, will appear on behalf of the Committee at the mediation. Committee members and their individual counsel are welcome to attend.