from people abused by clergy. The diocese, as part of its bankruptcy, agreed to pay at least $48 million as compensation. The money for the settlement would come from insurance companies, the sale of church property, contributions from Catholic groups and from the diocese's parishes. In May 2012, an arrangement was made with mediators and litigants that settles outstanding claims, eliminates the need for further trials or appeals for all sides, and lessens the amount the Diocese must pay out to each of the parties, enabling the Diocese to avoid foreclosure on many of its parishes. In 2015, the Diocese was able to reach a settlement with its former legal firm during the bankruptcy process, thus avoiding trial. Bishops Bishops of Spokane Augustine Francis Schinner (1914–1925) Charles Daniel White (1926–1955) Bernard Joseph Topel (1955–1978) Lawrence Welsh (1978–1990), resigned; later appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in 1991 William S. Skylstad (1990–2010) Blase J. Cupich (2010–2014), appointed Archbishop of Chicago (Cardinal in 2016) Thomas Anthony Daly (2015–present) Other priest of this diocese who became bishop William Joseph Condon, appointed Bishop of Great Falls in 1939 High schools Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame, Spokane Desales Catholic High School, Walla Walla Gonzaga Preparatory School, Spokane Tri-Cities Prep, Pasco Colleges Gonzaga University, Spokane Province See: List of the Catholic bishops of the United States#Province of Seattle See also Catholic Church by country Catholic Church in the United States Ecclesiastical Province of Seattle Global organisation of the Catholic Church List of Roman Catholic archdioceses (by country and continent) List of Roman Catholic dioceses (alphabetical) (including archdioceses) List of Roman Catholic dioceses (structured view) (including archdioceses) List of the Catholic dioceses of the United States References External links Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane Official Site 1913 establishments in Washington (state) Christian organizations established in 1913 Spokane Spokane Spokane Companies that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004