New York Western Bankruptcy Court

Case number: 1:20-bk-10322 - The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. - New York Western Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
Case title
The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y.
Chapter
11
Judge
Carl L. Bucki
Filed
02/28/2020
Last Filing
09/03/2026
Asset
Yes
Vol
v
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Western District of New York (Buffalo)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 1-20-10322-CLB

Assigned to: Carl L. Bucki
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  02/28/2020
341 meeting:  04/27/2021
Deadline for filing claims:  08/14/2021
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  08/14/2021

Debtor

The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y.

795 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
ERIE-NY
Tax ID / EIN: XX-XXXXXXX

represented by
Stephen A. Donato

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
One Lincoln Center
Syracuse, NY 13202-1355
(315) 218-8336
Email: [email protected]

Jeffrey D. Eaton

Bond Schoeneck & King
One Lincoln Center
Syracuse, NY 13202-1355
315-218-8165
Fax : 315-218-8985
Email: [email protected]
TERMINATED: 02/07/2025

John D. Goetz

Jones Day - Pittsburgh
500 Grant Street
Suite 4500
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-394-7911
Email: [email protected]

Justin S Krell

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
225 Old Country Rd.
Melville, NY 11747
631-761-0825
Fax : 631-761-0015
Email: [email protected]

Gregory J. McDonald

Bond, Schoeneck & King
345 Woodcliff Drive
Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 362-4718
Email: [email protected]

James R Murray

Blank Rome LLP
1825 Eye Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
202-420-3409
Email: [email protected]

Andrew Scott Rivera

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
One Lincoln Center
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-218-8351
Fax : 315-218-8100
Email: [email protected]

Robert Gerard Scumaci

Gibson, McAskill & Crosby, LLP
69 Delaware Ave, Suite 900
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-856-4200
Fax : 716-856-4013
Email: [email protected]

Stephen Andrew Sharkey

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
200 Delaware Ave., Suite 900
Avant Building
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-416-7051
Fax : 716-416-7351
Email: [email protected]

Thomas W. Simcoe

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
22 Corporate Woods Boulevard
Suite 501
Albany, NY 12211
518-533-3235
Fax : 518-533-3299
Email: [email protected]

Charles J. Sullivan

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
1 Lincoln Center
18th Floor
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 218-8144
Fax : (315) 218-8100
Email: [email protected]

Sara C. Temes

Bond, Schoeneck & King, Pllc
One Lincoln Center
Syracuse, NY 13202-1355
(315) 218-8327
Email: [email protected]

James C. Thoman

Hodgson Russ LLP
Guaranty Building
140 Pearl Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-856-4000
Fax : 716-819-4614
Email: [email protected]

Grayson T. Walter

Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
One Lincoln Center
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-218-8283
Fax : 315-218-8100
Email: [email protected]

Assistant U.S. Trustee

Joseph W. Allen

Office of the U.S. Trustee
Olympic Towers
300 Pearl Street, Suite 401
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-551-5541
Tax ID / EIN: XX-XXXXXXX

 
 
Creditor Committee

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
represented by
Jesse Bair

Burns Bair LLP
10 E. Doty Street
Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
608-286-2840
Email: [email protected]

Scott J. Bogucki

Gleichenhaus, Marchese & Weishaar, PC
43 Court Street
Suite 930
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-845-6446
Fax : 716-845-6475
Email: [email protected]

Timothy W. Burns

Burns Bair LLP
10 E. Doty Street
Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
608-286-2808
Email: [email protected]

Karen B. Dine

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
1700 Broadway
36th Floor
New York, NY 10019
212-561-7731
Fax : 212-561-7777
Email: [email protected]

Gleichenhaus, Marchese & Weishaar, PC

43 Court Street
Suite 930
Buffalo, NY 14202
716-845-6446

Brittany Mitchell Michael

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
1700 Broadway
Ste 36th Floor
New York, NY 10019
310-488-8144
Fax : 212-561-7777
Email: [email protected]

Iain A.W. Nasatir

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
10100 Santa Monica Blvd
Ste 13th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310-277-6910
Fax : 310-201-0760
Email: [email protected]

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

780 Third Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10017
212-561-7721

Ilan D Scharf

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
1700 Broadway
Ste 36th Floor
New York, NY 10019
212-561-7721
Email: [email protected]

Latest Dockets
Date Filed#Docket Text
09/02/20265087Docket Text
Notice re: Notice of Motion for Entry of Orders Pursuant to Sections 363 and 105(a) of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 9019 Approving Settlement Agreements, Policy Buy-Backs with Certain Insurers, and Related Injunctive Relief Filed on behalf of Debtor The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y.. (RE: related document(s)5082 Order Setting Hearing on Confirmation) Filed by Attorney (Donato, Stephen) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
09/02/20265086Docket Text
Document. Notice of Filing of the August 2026 Monthly Fee Statement for The Tucker Group LLC Filed on behalf of Consultant The Tucker Group LLC. (RE: related document(s)362 Order on Generic Motion, Order on Amended Motion) Filed by Attorney (Donato, Stephen) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
09/01/20265085Docket Text
Document. Certificate of No Objection regarding July 2026 Fee Statement of The Tucker Group, LLC Filed on behalf of Consultant The Tucker Group LLC. (RE: related document(s)362 Order on Generic Motion, Order on Amended Motion, 5025 Notice) Filed by Attorney (Donato, Stephen) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
08/30/20265084Docket Text
BNC Certificate of Mailing - Order (re: related document(s)5082 Order Setting Hearing on Confirmation). Notice Date 08/30/2026. (Admin.) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
08/30/20265083Docket Text
BNC Certificate of Mailing - Notice of Entry. (re: related document(s)5082 Order Setting Hearing on Confirmation). Notice Date 08/30/2026. (Admin.) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
08/28/20265082Docket Text
Order (I) Approving Disclosure Statement; (II) Approving Solicitation Packages and Distribution Procedures; (III) Approving the Forms of Ballots and Establishing Procedures for Voting on Plan; (IV) Approving the Form, Manner, and Scope of Confirmation Notices; (V) Establishing Certain Deadlines in Connection with Approval of the Disclosure Statement and Confirmation of the Plan; and (VI) Granting Related Relief. Signed on 8/28/2026. Confirmation hearing to be held on 10/27/2026 at 10:00 AM (CLB)Jackson Courthouse, Orleans Courtroom OR Telephonically. Last day to Object to Confirmation 10/25/2026. NOTICE OF ENTRY. (MJP) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
08/28/20265081Docket Text
Exhibit (Corrected Exhibits to Disclosure Statement in Support of Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization for The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. and Additional Debtors) Filed on behalf of Debtor The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y.. (RE: related document(s)5077 Ch. 11 Disclosure Statement, 5080 Exhibit) Filed by Attorney (Donato, Stephen) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
08/28/20265080Docket Text
Exhibit (Exhibits to Disclosure Statement in Support of Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization for The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. and Additional Debtors) Filed on behalf of Debtor The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y.. (RE: related document(s)5077 Ch. 11 Disclosure Statement) Filed by Attorney (Donato, Stephen) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
08/28/20265079Docket Text
Exhibit (Exhibits to Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization for The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. and Additional Debtors) Filed on behalf of Debtor The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y.. (RE: related document(s)5076 Ch. 11 Plan(Amended)) Filed by Attorney (Donato, Stephen) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
08/27/20265078Docket Text
Notice of Filing Redlines. (Notice of Filing of Plan Supplement for the Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization for The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. Dated August 27, 2026) Filed on behalf of Debtor The Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y.. (RE: related document(s)5076 Ch. 11 Plan(Amended), 5077 Ch. 11 Disclosure Statement) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Second Amended Joint Plan Redline # 2 Exhibit B - Disclosure Statement in Support of Second Amended Joint Plan Redline) Filed by Attorney (Donato, Stephen) Modified on 8/28/2026 (MJP). (Entered: 08/27/2026)