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In 2020, the Diocese of Harrisburg filed for bankruptcy due to financial struggles related to sex abuse lawsuits. It was the first diocese in Pennsylvania to do so following a statewide grand jury investigation into sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. This filing was part of a broader effort to manage the financial fallout from these lawsuits. Subsequently, the diocese worked towards settling claims with survivors, including setting up funds and reaching settlement agreements.

The diocese's bankruptcy filing acknowledged that these lawsuits significantly impacted its financial standing, prompting the need for legal protection and restructuring efforts.

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