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22 Mar 2007, 11:15 pm
Portland, Oregon's Catholic Sentinel reports that parishioners in western Oregon will receive notice this week of a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit over whether parishes, schools and certain funds are available to pay claims of the Catholic Archdiocese of Portland. [read post]
6 Jul 2004, 6:33 am
The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon announced Tuesday that it will file for bankruptcy, making it the first Roman Catholic diocese to do so in the face of sexual abuse accusations. [read post]
14 Apr 2007, 2:12 pm
In an opinion issued Friday in the bankruptcy proceedings of the Portland, Oregon, Catholic Archdiocese, federal bankruptcy judge Elizabeth Perris indicated that she would confirm the Archdiocese's proposed plan of reorganization if one change is made in it. [read post]
11 Dec 2006, 10:18 am
[JURIST] The US Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland [diocesan website; diocesan website on clergy abuse] has settled child sex abuse lawsuits with about 150 people, court-appointed mediators US District Judge Michael Hogan and Oregon Circuit Judge Lyle Velure announced [news release, PDF] Monday. [read post]
20 Apr 2007, 2:34 am
Bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth Perris formally approved the bankruptcy reorganization plan of the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon. [read post]
12 Jan 2006, 3:32 am
[JURIST] A federal bankruptcy judge ruled on Wednesday that several civil lawsuits against the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon [official website] alleging sexual abuse by priests [JURIST news archive] should go to trial. [read post]
22 Aug 2014, 8:00 am by Legal Profession Prof
The Oregon Supreme Court imposed a 90-day suspension for misconduct that arose as a result of settlements that the accused had brokered for a group of clients—all sexual abuse victims—in civil actions brought against the Portland Archdiocese, the State of... [read post]
25 Mar 2007, 9:57 pm
Yesterday we got in the mail what I hope is the last notice from the Catholic Archdiocese of Portland about its infernal bankruptcy. [read post]
 Other Archdioceses around the United States have previously been forced to file for chapter 11 relief, including those in Portland, Oregon; Wilmington, Delaware; Tucson, Arizona;  Spokane, Wash.; Fairbanks, Alaska;  San Diego, Calif; and Davenport, Iowa. [read post]
19 Aug 2011, 4:25 am by Howard Friedman
Today, to assist the Oregon federal district court in resolving the sole remaining jurisdictional issue in the case, the Holy See is releasing all known documents relating to Ronan held by the Roman Curia.Like other documents previously produced by the Servite Order and the Portland Archdiocese, these newly-released documents show that the plaintiff’s lawyers’ long-standing accusations against the Holy See are false. [read post]
10 Aug 2012, 10:35 am by Steve Hall
 Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, which includes leaders of the Archdiocese of Portland, expressed disappointment with Alexander's decision and predicted it would be overturned on appeal to a higher court.Oregonians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty advocates for life without the possibility of parole as a means of keeping the public safe and dealing with those convicted of aggravated murder. [read post]
18 Oct 2012, 11:33 am
The attorneys who won the release of the documents are holding a news conference today in Portland, Oregon. [read post]
3 Mar 2009, 11:05 pm
The court also concluded that "Doe has not alleged sufficient facts to overcome the 'presumption of separate juridical status'" for the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, the Catholic Bishop of Chicago and the Order of the Friar Servants. [read post]
28 Jun 2010, 9:17 pm by Altman & Altman
Albert’s Church in Portland, Oregon, where he allegedly sexually abused the plaintiff. [read post]
28 Feb 2007, 6:49 am
The Vatican has demanded some protection for accused priests April 2003: The Boston Archdiocese avoids bankruptcy by agreeing to sell land and buildings for over $100m to fund legal settlements to more than 500 abuse victims. 24 August: John Geoghan is killed in a Massachusetts prison. 27 February 2004: A report commissioned by the Church says more than 4,000 US Roman Catholic priests had faced sexual abuse allegations in the last 50 years, in cases involving more than 10,000 children -… [read post]