Church reverses course on request to seal records

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe and four insurance companies Monday backed away from a request to have some records sealed from public view in its bankruptcy case involving hundreds of people who allege sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.

During a meeting and conference call with U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Thuma, attorneys in the case also discussed the sale last week of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat and Conference Center in Santa Fe for about $6.75 million.

Modern Elder Academy, a Santa Fe-area business that offers lifelong learning opportunities, confirmed it is the buyer.