The Weekly – October 5, 2026

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, Oakland Division, declined to confirm the Diocese of Oakland's Modified Fourth Amended Plan of Reorganization on Friday, Oct. 2.

The court issued a memorandum decision following a contested trial regarding the diocese's reorganization plan. While the court did not approve the plan as presented, the decision identified several areas that require correction or improvement before the diocese can proceed.