Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Portland Archdiocese seeks Chapter 11
Costly abuse suits lead to bankruptcy filing, first in nation
By CLAUDIA ROWE
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER
Drowning under a flood of costly lawsuits stemming from allegations of clerical abuse, the Catholic Archdiocese in Portland yesterday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to secure its property from creditors, a move that left church officials in Seattle relieved at steps taken here to prevent similar disaster."
July 07, 2004
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