Facing more than 50 lawsuits accusing clergy and staff of sexual abuse, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. That limits the damage the diocese will face from plaintiffs in those lawsuits, filed under New York’s Child Victims Act.   Bishop Salvatore Matano says the bankruptcy covers only the diocese, […]

Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester has followed up on the Pope’s letter to Catholics…saying the Diocese renews its commitment to assist victims of sexual abuse.   Both letters come after last week’s grand jury report of more than 300 priests sexually abusing at least a thousand victims in Pennsylvania.   […]