Burlington, Vermont
7 articles
GwenVermont’s Catholic Diocese Placed Parishes in Trusts to Shield Assets from Abuse Settlements
The Diocese of Burlington in Vermont has been revealed to have transferred approximately $500 million in church property into trusts over a decade ago, a move intended to...
BTV Mayor Signs Executive Order Reinforcing Protections Against Civil Arrests in Sensitive Locations
Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak of Burlington signed Executive Order 2026-2, affirming the city’s commitment to supporting community partners in implementing Vermont’s Act 150. The order outlines how Burlington will...
Five Abuse Claimants Appointed to Represent Creditors in Vermont Catholic Diocese Bankruptcy Case
A federal trustee has appointed five individuals who have alleged abuse to serve on an official committee representing creditors in the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese’s bankruptcy case. These...
Governor Proposes Using Overdose Center Funds to Support Burlington Homeless Shelter
Gov. Phil Scott has proposed using funds intended for a Burlington overdose prevention center to support the construction of a 100-bed homeless shelter in the city. As winter...
Philip PhiVermont Catholic Church’s Plan to Sell High School Campus Faces Challenge from Abuse Claimants
In a significant development within the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese’s Chapter 11 financial reorganization case, creditors, representing over 100 clergy abuse claimants, have raised objections to a proposed...
Local Parishes File Federal Lawsuit to Block Pending Priest Abuse Lawsuits
The recent legal action by seven Vermont Catholic parishes highlights a complex intersection of ecclesiastical authority and civil liability in cases of historical clergy sexual abuse. The parishes,...
