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Christian Brothers of North America file for bankruptcy

April 29, 2011

Citing costs associated with the sexual abuse scandal, the North American branch of the Congregation of Christian Brothers has filed for bankruptcy.

“We had hoped that we could have partnered with the Christian Brothers to settle claims,” said an attorney for the Archdiocese of Seattle, where much of the abuse is alleged to have occurred. “What this means is that victims now have to deal with this out of bankruptcy court.”

 

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Fri20 June
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Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time

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The Roman Martyrology commemorates on this date St. John Matera (also known as John Pulsano) (1070-1139). St. John was a native of Matera, Italy and in his childhood longed to become a hermit. As a young man, he worked for a time as a shepherd in the service of a monastery. His exceptional austerity,…

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