Deadline set for Milwaukee abuse victims

As part of the process of its Chapter 11 reorganization, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is required to publicize the claims bar dates. These dates are the deadlines for individuals to file their claim against the archdiocese.

The deadline for anyone who wishes to make a clergy abuse claim against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is February 1, 2012 at 4:00 pm (Prevailing Central Time).

A second bar date has been set for general creditors in the financial reorganization of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The General Bar Date is October 17, 2011 at 4:00 pm (Prevailing Central Time).

Part of this process is providing notice to people who may have a claim. As such, I have asked parishes and schools in the archdiocese to publicize this date in various ways within their community.

For more information about the claims bar date or about how to file a claim, please go to the archdiocesan website.

The archdiocese is committed to fair and equitable compensation for abuse survivors and to continuing its outreach to those who have been harmed. As a Church, we remain vigilant in our efforts to keep children safe. Through this Chapter 11 process, we can continue to move forward, providing the necessary services and ministries to parishes and schools, and all those who rely upon the Church for support.

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