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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK ------------------------------------------------------------------- x In re: : : THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS INSTITUTE, et al. : : : Debtors. ------------------------------------------------------------------- x

Chapter 11 Case No.: 11-22820 (RDD) (Jointly Administered)

ORDER AUTHORIZING RETENTION AND APPOINTMENT OF OMNI MANAGEMENT GROUP AS CLAIMS AND NOTICING AGENT UNDER 28 U.S.C. 156(c) Upon the application, dated August 10, 2011 (the Application)1 of the above-captioned debtors and debtors in possession (the Debtors), for an order pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 156(c), approving the Debtors August 4, 2011 Engagement Letter, attached to the Application, with Omni Management Group (Omni) and appointing Omni as claims, noticing and balloting agent (the Claims and Noticing Agent); and upon the accompanying Declaration of Paul H. Deutch in Support of the Application of the Debtors For Order Authorizing Retention and Appointment of Omni Management Group as Claims and Noticing Agent Under 28 U.S.C. 156(c); and it appearing that the receiving, docketing and maintaining of proofs of claim would be unduly time consuming and burdensome for the Clerk of the Court; and the Court being authorized under 28 U.S.C. 156(c) to utilize, at the Debtors expense, outside agents and facilities to provide notices to parties in Chapter 11 cases and to receive, docket, maintain, photocopy and transmit proofs of claim; and the Court being satisfied that Omni has the capability and experience to provide such services and that Omni does not hold or represent an interest adverse to the Debtors or their estates respecting the matters upon which it is to be engaged and that it is disinterested under 11 U.S.C. 101(14); and good and sufficient notice of

Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Application.

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the Application having been given, and no other or further notice being required; and there being no opposition to the requested relief; and it appearing that the employment of Omni as provided in the Application is in the best interests of the Debtors, their estates and creditors; and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED that the Application is granted to the extent provided herein; and it is further ORDERED that the Debtors are authorized to enter into the Engagement Letter, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and it is further ORDERED that the Debtors are authorized to retain Omni to perform the administrative, noticing and other services set forth in the Application and Engagement Letter and to receive, maintain, record and otherwise administer the proofs of claim filed in these Chapter 11 cases; and it is further ORDERED that Omni is appointed as agent for the Clerk of the Court and custodian of court records and, as such, is designated as the authorized repository for all proofs of claim filed in these Chapter 11 cases and is authorized and directed to maintain official claims registers for the Debtors and to provide the Clerk with a certified duplicate thereof upon request by the Clerk; and it is further ORDERED that Omni is authorized to perform all of the services described in the Application and the Engagement Letter, including, but not limited to, those related tasks to process the proofs of claim and maintain a claims register; and it is further ORDERED that the Debtors are authorized to obtain a special post office box for the receipt of proofs of claim; and it is further ORDERED that Omni is authorized to take such other action as required to comply with all duties set forth in the Application; and it is further

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ORDERED that the Debtors are authorized to compensate Omni on a monthly basis and without further order of the Court for those services performed by Omni during the preceding calendar month, on or after that date which is ten calendar days following service of the relevant monthly invoice on each of: (i) the Debtors, (ii) counsel for the Debtors, (iii) the Office of the United States Trustee, and (iv) counsel to the Committee (collectively, the Notice Parties). In the event that one or more of the Notice Parties objects to the invoice within the ten day period following service of a monthly invoice as provided for herein, the Debtors will pay Omni only the undisputed portion of the invoice, if any. If an objection to an invoice is made, the objecting party shall schedule a hearing before the Court to consider the disputed invoice or the disputed portion thereof, as applicable. The Debtors shall pay the disputed portion of any such invoice to Omni only upon authorization of the Court that such disputed portion, or a sub-portion thereof, shall be paid, following notice and hearing thereon. If any dispute arises between Omni and the Debtors with respect to fees and expenses, such dispute shall be presented to the Court for resolution; and it is further ORDERED that if these cases convert to cases under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, Omni will continue to be paid for its services until the claims filed in the Chapter 11 cases have been completely processed; if claims agent representation is necessary in the converted Chapter 7 cases, Omni will continue to be paid in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 156(c) under the terms set out herein; and it is further ORDERED that in the event Omni is unable to provide the services set out in this Order, Omni will immediately notify the Clerk and Debtors attorney and cause to have all original proofs of claim and computer information turned over to another claims agent with the advice and consent of the Clerk and Debtors attorney; and it is further

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ORDERED that this Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from or related to the implementation, interpretation and/or enforcement of this Order. Dated: White Plains, New York September 2, 2011 /s/Robert D. Drain HONORABLE ROBERT D. DRAIN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE

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