On January 6th, 2025, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal McElroy to be the 8th archbishop of Washington, D.C. He will follow Cardinal Wilton Gregory who has held this position until now. Cardinal McElroy will remain our bishop in San Diego until his installation as archbishop in March. We do not know yet who our new bishop will be in San Diego.
Let us pray for Cardinal Wilton Gregory as he moves into a new stage of life as archbishop emeritus, for Cardinal McElroy as he departs from San Diego and accepts his new mission in Washington, and for our future bishop, whoever he may be!
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
In re The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego
Case No. 24-02202
Notice of Deadline for Filing Claims: FEBRUARY 3, 2025
YOU MAY HAVE A SEXUAL ABUSE CLAIM OR OTHER CLAIM AGAINST THE DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO
On June 17, 2024, The Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego, sometimes referred to as The Diocese of San Diego (“Debtor”) filed for protection under chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”).
If you were sexually abused by any person connected with Debtor, you must file a claim so as to be received by February 3, 2025, or otherwise you will be forever barred, estopped, and enjoined from asserting such claim against the Debtor. Even if you have already filed a lawsuit against Debtor alleging abuse you must still file a claim to maintain and/or preserve your rights.
Claims based on acts or omissions of the Debtor that occurred before June 17, 2024, must be filed on or before February 3, 2025, even if such claims are not now fixed, liquidated, or certain or did not mature or become fixed, liquidated, or certain before June 17, 2024.
For more information on how to obtain and file a proof of claim form and associated documents, please visit https://www.donlinrecano.com/rcbsd, or contact Donlin Recano, the Debtor’s claims agent, via email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-866-521-4424, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time), Monday through Friday.