The Archdiocese of St.
Paul and Minneapolis filed its financial reorganization plan in U.S.
Bankruptcy Court Thursday, offering a strategy for regaining financial
stability while compensating an expected 400 clergy abuse claims.
The plan
calls for the creation of a $65 million trust fund for victims, which
could increase in size if further insurance settlements are reached, as
well as a $500,000 counseling fund for victims and new protocols to
prevent future abuse.