oakland diocese

As the Diocese of Oakland attempts to seal the names of accused clergy during its ongoing bankruptcy case, NBC Bay Area has learned two working East Bay priests are among those alleged to have abused children in a recent wave of civil lawsuits.

Attorneys representing the Diocese of Oakland in its ongoing bankruptcy case are seeking to seal the names of priests and other church employees accused of sexually abusing children or aiding in alleged cover ups. 

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland filed for bankruptcy protection Monday in the face of 330 child sex abuse claims going back decades, church officials announced. Candice Nguyen reports.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland filed for bankruptcy protection Monday in the face of 330 child sex abuse claims going back decades, church officials announced.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland filed for bankruptcy protection Monday in the face of 330 child sex abuse claims going back decades, church officials announced.

Facing a mountain of sexual abuse lawsuits, the Oakland Diocese might file for bankruptcy. Audrey Asistio reports.

Facing a mountain of sexual abuse lawsuits, the Oakland Diocese might file for bankruptcy.

Facing a mountain of sexual abuse lawsuits, the Oakland Diocese might file for bankruptcy.