Mediation Continues to be Ongoing

Mediation continues to be ongoing. Previous mediation sessions were held in March, May, August, and September 2024, and two more mediation session are set for November and December 2024. As required by the Court, the Committee must keep negotiations with the Diocese during mediation confidential. We understand that survivors sometimes find this challenging because they do not have information about how things are progressing. If you have questions or are experiencing frustration during the mediation stage, remember that the Committee is made up of survivors, and they are dedicated to representing all survivors in the case as effectively as possible. If you have questions about your claims, please do not hesitate to reach out to your personal counsel. If you have questions about the bankruptcy process, you or your counsel are also welcome to reach out to Committee counsel. In addition, the Bankruptcy Process resource tab at tab at the top of this webpage may provide some answers to your questions, and the Mental Health Resources for Survivors tab provides a list of resources that may be helpful during this time.

Employment of Stout Risius Ross, LLC as the Committee’s Valuation Expert

On December 20, 2023, the bankruptcy court granted the Committee’s application to employ Stout Risius Ross, LLC (“Stout”) as its valuation expert. Stout will provide expert assistance to the Committee with respect to the value of survivor claims and the allocation of the Debtor’s insurance to survivor claims. Stout’s expert services will play a critical role in ensuring that survivors are fairly compensated by the Debtor and its insurers.

Message from the Survivors’ Committee

Dear Survivors, those supporting Survivors, and others interested in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany bankruptcy case:

On behalf of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the “Survivors’ Committee”), welcome to the Albany Survivors’ webpage. We, the Survivors’ Committee, were appointed by the US Trustee’s Office to advocate on behalf of all Survivors of abuse within the Diocese of Albany.  The Survivors’ Committee is made up of seven Survivors of abuse related to this Diocese, whom represent a diversity of ages and genders. As Survivors ourselves, we understand the pain and trauma that other Survivors may be experiencing during this bankruptcy case. We understand that each Survivors’ journey is unique, and we empathize with each one of you as we navigate and process the trauma we have all experienced. Whether you are just beginning that journey or have been on it for many years, we are with you.  We have designed this website to help with the questions you may have about the bankruptcy case.

This website provides the following information regarding the bankruptcy case of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany: 

  • Overview of the bankruptcy process
  • Diocesan Bankruptcy frequently asked questions (FAQ)
  • News feed detailing case events and the Survivors’ Committee’s activities
  • Mental health resources for Survivors

The website will be regularly updated over the course of the case. The Survivors’ Committee hopes Survivors find this information useful, and encourage any Survivors with questions to contact their personal attorneys or the Survivors’ Committee’s bankruptcy counsel, Stinson LLP. To contact Stinson LLP, you may email albanysurvivorteam@stinson.com.