Chapter 11 For Boston Archdiocese?

American Voices

December 11, 2002 | ISSUE 38•46

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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