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Camden’s Roman Catholic diocese declares bankruptcy, citing COVID-19 costs and priest abuse claims

The Diocese of Camden said Thursday that it will file for bankruptcy protection, citing a loss of revenue due to COVID-19 and because of more than $8 million it’s paid out to victims of clergy abuse.

Pedestrians early Friday along Market St. outside the Diocese of Camden at 631 Market St. in Camden, NJ on Friday morning October 2, 2020. Reports that the diocese is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Pedestrians early Friday along Market St. outside the Diocese of Camden at 631 Market St. in Camden, NJ on Friday morning October 2, 2020. Reports that the diocese is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer