Does Jesuit Bankruptcy Hurt Gonzaga?
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?