June 6, 2023 The Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland bankruptcy court hearing audio, from case number 2023-40523, pending before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California

Official bankruptcy court hearing audio recording from the bankruptcy in the Northern District of California filed on behalf of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland, Case Number 2023-40523. For official recordings of bankruptcy court hearings and other filings docketed in the bankruptcy proceedings, there is a free publicly accessible website: https://www.kccllc.net/rcbo Per the Los Angeles Times: Catholic diocese in Oakland files for bankruptcy in the face of decades-old sex abuse claims BY NOAH GOLDBERG STAFF WRITER MAY 8, 2023 10:53 AM PT Facing hundreds of lawsuits over sexual abuse claims, the Roman Catholic bishop of Oakland filed for bankruptcy on behalf of the diocese, saying he hopes to “stabilize” the church’s finances and provide “just compensation” for victims. “It is important we take responsibility for the damage done so we can all move beyond this moment and provide survivors with some measure of peace,” Bishop Michael C. Barber said of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “Sadly, for many, the pain caused by these horrific sins, no matter when they occurred, will never wash away, which is why we offer support to survivors and pray for their continued healing.” [For the rest of the article access https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-05-08/catholic-church-files-for-bankruptcy-in-oakland-of-decade] Center of Main Interests is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Center of Main Interests at tallymindywiener.substack.com/subscribe