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Does Jesuit Bankruptcy Hurt Gonzaga?

Posted by DFO

Feb. 18, 2009 1:16 p.m. • 0 comments

The news yesterday that The Society of Jesus (usually called the Jesuits), Oregon Province, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, is leading to a question of some significance: Who owns Gonzaga University and Seattle University, which are considered Jesuit institutions? Predictably, the Jesuits say they are separately owned, and the plaintiffs suing them - this is a continuation of the long-running string of pedophile cases - say they are integrated enough that their assets, too, should be up for grabs/Randy Stapilus, Ridenbaugh Press. More here.

Question: How important is the financial health of Gonzaga University to you?

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