Diocese of San Diego Bankruptcy Information - UPDATE

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

In re The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego

Case No. 24-02202

Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims: FEBRUARY 3, 2025

YOU MAY HAVE A SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIM OR OTHER CLAIM AGAINST THE DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO

On June 17, 2024, The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego, sometimes referred to as The Diocese of San Diego (“Debtor”) filed for protection under chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). 

If you were sexually abused by any person connected with Debtor, you must file a claim so as to be received by February 3, 2025, or otherwise you will be forever barred, estopped, and enjoined from asserting such claim against the Debtor. Even if you have already filed a lawsuit against Debtor alleging abuse you must still file a claim to maintain and/or preserve your rights.

Claims based on acts or omissions of the Debtor that occurred before June 17, 2024, must be filed on or before February 3, 2025, even if such claims are not now fixed, liquidated, or certain or did not mature or become fixed, liquidated, or certain before June 17, 2024.

For more information on how to obtain and file a proof of claim form and associated documents, please visit www.donlinrecano.com/rcbsd, or contact Donlin Recano, the Debtor’s claims agent, via email at rcbsdinfo@drc.equiniti.com or by phone at 1-866-521-4424, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.

For the original notification from the Diocesan Website:

Please see letter, here, from Cardinal McElroy announcing that the Diocese of San Diego declared Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on Monday, June 17th. I encourage you to read the Cardinal's letter and the accompanying FAQ's, which help to explain the reasons for and the implications of this decision. For more information, go to: sdcatholic.org/chapter11/