# Judge delays Archdiocese bankruptcy hearing

> U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner postponed critical Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy hearing to Nov. 19 after survivors and church sought extension.
- Title: Judge delays Archdiocese bankruptcy hearing · The Banner
- Summary: U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner postponed critical Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy hearing to Nov. 19 after survivors and church sought extension.
- Keywords: archdiocese of baltimore, bankruptcy case, sex abuse claims, u.s. bankruptcy judge, michelle harner, mediation, november 19, maryland child victims act, news, local, Judge, delays
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/religion/archdiocese-baltimore-bankruptcy-case-sex-abuse-2CPM2BJQ45GAPIMVBJL3QE2LOE
- Author: Dylan Segelbaum
- Published: 2026-09-28T16:31:54.06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: archdiocese of baltimore, bankruptcy case, sex abuse claims, u.s. bankruptcy judge, michelle harner, mediation, november 19, maryland child victims act, news, local
## Critical hearing postponed
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner reset the court proceedings to Nov. 19 after survivors and church sought 45-day extension for mediation.
## Survivors and church seek resolution
Lawyers for the archdiocese and survivors committee asked for 45-day extension to facilitate productive negotiations toward consensual resolution.
## Judge's reasoning
Harner stated it was imperative for the case to move swiftly toward resolution, whether consensual or requiring alternative path.
## Hearing rescheduled
The hearing is now set for two days starting November 19 at the Edward A. Garmatz U.S. Courthouse in Baltimore.
## Background on bankruptcy
The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy right before the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 took effect, which lifted time limits for survivors to file lawsuits.
## Key takeaway

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner postponed Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy hearing to Nov. 19 to allow mediation on sex abuse claims.