But McCormack alone already has cost the archdiocese millions of dollars in settlements, and there are additional cases pending. Though the archdiocese has maintained a pledge by the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin that no money from the collection plate would be used to cover sex abuse settlements, insurance no longer covers any claims involving McCormack, and the scandal has had an impact on the long-term financial stability of the church. So far, the sale of unused real estate has covered the costs.