God's good works are all around us; we need only open our eyes to see and our hearts to believe. In this season of repentance, may we remember that resurrection is coming. May we sing praise to God, who has already won the victory for us! Christ nourishes us with his own body and blood, with his very self, that we might grow in his likeness, grow in obedience to God, and remain with him forever.
– Fr. Canisius
The Maryland Child Victims Act (effective October 1, 2023) removed the statute of limitations for the filing of lawsuits in which the plaintiff claims that he or she was sexually abused as a minor. As a result, the Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization in order to: (1) achieve equitable compensation for victim-survivors who submit claims; and (2) ensure the continuation of the AOB's ministries.
The petition was granted by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. This Court set the date of May 31, 2024 as the deadline for the filing of child sexual abuse claims related to AOB personnel. That form can be found here. Let us pray for healing and peace for victim-survivors and their loved ones.