tag | Diocese of Harrisburg

As part of its bankruptcy settlement agreement, the Diocese of Harrisburg could stipulate that individuals who had potential claims against the diocese but did not join the bankruptcy case could be barred from suing the diocese, its insurers and parishes.

In addition to government buildings and businesses temporarily shutting down, some religious organizations are also suspending operations.

An attorney for the diocese says it’s located 79 bank accounts for such diverse uses as a high school cafeteria and a basketball boosters’ club.

The diocese has been under financial strain from legal fees and payouts to people its clergy and other affiliates abused over many decades.