On Monday, Jan. 4, 2011, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee decided to file for Chapter 11 reorganization of its financial affairs under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

The documents listed below, which you can download and read by clicking on each title, provide further information from the archdiocese on the situation and potential impact.

Under Wisconsin statutes, each parish in the archdiocese, including St. Joseph, is a separate legal corporation and, thus, its finances are not directly affected by the Chapter 11 reorganization of the archdiocese.

More information on the proceeding can be found at the archdiocesan website, www.archmil.org.

Letter from Archbishop Listecki on the filing for financial reorganization under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code

Financial Overview of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Chapter 11 Q&A

Archdiocese Clergy Abuse Claims and Information