Posts Tagged ‘Financial ruin’

Game over likely for nearly bankrupt Australian Scientology Church

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

In a move that could send its Australian arm bankrupt, the controversial Church of Scientology may be forced to pay millions in backpay to former members.

The nation’s workplace watchdog has received confidential statements from several former Scientology workers who claim they were underpaid, or not paid, for at least a decade.

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Cloyne diocese also cash-strapped

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

A second diocese in Ireland, the Diocese of Cloyne, is also under extreme financial pressure. In a statement the diocese said it has sold property and used its cash reserves but these options are almost exhausted. “Ultimately the diocese and each parish depend on the generosity of the faithful in the weekly collections and other Read more