Seven Native American tribes in Arizona and New Mexico should soon receive official notice explaining how tribal members who are clergy sex abuse survivors can file claims against the Franciscan ...

A Roman Catholic charitable order in California filed for bankruptcy this week to ensure “just financial compensation” in nearly 100 lawsuits related to decade-old allegations of sexual abuse. The ...

The Franciscan Friars of California announced this week that they have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over dozens of sexual abuse allegations filed against the religious order. The Franciscans of the ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Survivors of childhood clergy sex abuse have suffered a legal setback following a December 31, 2023 bankruptcy filing by the Franciscan Friars of California, as it faced nearly ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Tim Hale, a Santa Barbara attorney with Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller & Sweet and dedicated to justice for survivors of childhood clergy sex abuse, said the Franciscan Friars of ...

Catholic charitable order faced 94 lawsuits Alleged abuse occurred at least 27 years ago Franciscan Friars listed up to $50 million in liabilities Jan 2 (Reuters) - The Franciscan Friars of California ...

California friars file for bankruptcy in wake of sex abuse lawsuits The Franciscan Friars of California, a Roman Catholic organization devoted to serving the poor, has filed for bankruptcy after ...

The Franciscan friars of the Saint Barbara Province are members of a Roman Catholic religious Order, from a diversity of backgrounds and cultures, dedicated to serving the poor and promoting justice, ...