Archbishop Jerome Listecki said Today the archdiocese was undergoing reorganization for two reasons: to be able to compensate victims and survivors while also allowing the church to continue its mission. They have to pay millions in sex abuse lawsuits and if you remember. In 2007 in Portland the Archdiocese ended the bankruptcy by paying $75 million! Now in Milwaukee with cases pending they feel bankruptcy is the best thing to do. They may have to pay millions to settle cases.
