Diocese of Rockville Centre threatens bankruptcy if judge doesn't pause child sex abuse suits

Just as houses of worship have reopened from coronavirus closings, comes a troubling new development for Long Island Catholics.

News 12 Staff

Jun 15, 2020, 4:28 PM

Updated 1,415 days ago

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Just as houses of worship have reopened from coronavirus closings, comes a troubling new development for Long Island Catholics.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre is threatening bankruptcy if a judge doesn't pause the nearly 100 child sex-abuse lawsuits it faces.
In a court filing, it says lack of donations from parishioners because of the pandemic has been devastating.
That coupled with legal payouts has put the diocese in a serious financial situation.
 


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