Chapter 11 For Boston Archdiocese?

American Voicessexscandalchristianityfinancebusiness ISSUE 38•46 Dec 11, 2002

Already reeling from sex-abuse charges, the Boston Archdiocese is now considering filing for bankruptcy. What do you think?

  • “It's about time. I've been waiting for years to turn that downtown cathedral into a heavy-metal club.”

    Don Althorp –
    Cashier

  • “Oh, no—we've all got to get together to save Christianity!”

    Rob Prince –
    Truck Driver

  • “That's going to be one hell of a yard sale.”

    Rich Massena –
    Developer

  • “Well, what exactly did they do with the $2 I paid that old lady for a pecan nut bar in 1977?”

    Lynette Demuth –
    Therapist

  • “Only a miracle can save them now. Fortunately, they get lots of those.”

    Christine Kohl –
    Florist

  • “So now they're financially bankrupt, as well?”

    Gary Williams –
    Systems
    Analyst

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