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Facing more clergy abuse lawsuits, Vermont's Catholic Church files for bankruptcy
Vermont’s Catholic church has filed for bankruptcy protection as it faces more than 30 lawsuits alleging child sex abuse by clergy decades ago, according to a filing in federal bankruptcy court. Since 2006, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, the state’s only diocese, has settled 67 lawsuits for a total of $34 million, Bishop John McDermott said in the court filing on Monday. Twenty of those were settled after the Legislature in 2019 removed the statue of limitations on when a claim could be made and the diocese faces 31 more, according to McDermott’s affidavit. A 2019 report released by the diocese found there were “credible and substantiated” allegations of the sexual abuse of minors against 40 priests in the state since 1950. All but one of those allegations occurred prior to 2000, and none of the priests was still in ministry, the report said. Most of the priests who were named in the report were dead. To pay the settlements going back to 2006, the diocese, which has 63 parishes and currently employs approximately 54 people, has sold church property, received some insurance funds and more recently used its investments and operating funds, the affidavit states.
Wanda Minoli named new state buildings and general services commissioner
Minoli will replace Jennifer Fitch, who is stepping down from the role next week, Gov. Phil Scott’s office said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Wanda Minoli named new state buildings and general services commissioner.
Cannabis Control Board to pause new retail licenses
The Cannabis Control Board voted Wednesday, Sept. 25, to temporarily close the window for new retail and tier 2 cultivation applications in Vermont. “The Board is committed to adapting to changing market conditions,” the news release stated. At Wednesday’s meeting, all three of the board’s members spoke of their concern for oversaturation in the regulated […]
Jasper Brown: A recent history lesson
I'm afraid that the citizens of Montpelier, like the citizens of Burlington and other cities driven by the fears of the affluent, have missed their chance to exercise care and compassion. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jasper Brown: A recent history lesson.
At VTDigger debate, lieutenant gubernatorial candidates highlight differences in personality more than politics
“Personally, my opponent and I couldn't be more different,” Republican challenger John Rodgers said of his Progressive/Democratic opponent, Lt. Gov. David Zuckerman. Read the story on VTDigger here: At VTDigger debate, lieutenant gubernatorial candidates highlight differences in personality more than politics.
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