FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – After over 100 claims of sexual abuse from the clergy, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, officials announced.
The voluntary petition came after the Diocese announced in May 2024 they would request the court-supervised reorganization so all victims of sexual assault from the clergy are fairly and equitably compensated.
Catholic officials report that the Diocese of Fresno faces 153 claims of abuse by the clergy…