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The Catholic Diocese of Davenport Bishop says he could declare bankruptcy as soon as this Friday.
The Diocese is facing forty claims of sexual abuse by priest, which Bishop William Franklin says exceeds the assets of the Diocese.
The church is calling for a judge to delay the trials which are scheduled to begin November 1st. so they can try to reach settlement agreements.
An attorney for some of the alleged victims says the Diocese is failing to own up to its responsibilities.
