
Pastoral Crime
“Vermont Diocese Faces Bankruptcy Amidst Clergy Misconduct Lawsuits”
In a recent development, the Catholic Diocese of Burlington has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024, responding to a series of clergy misconduct lawsuits. This legal action...

Pastoral Crime
Vermont Catholic parishes sue to block pending priest abuse lawsuits, arguing no authority over clergy
A group of seven Vermont Catholic parishes has filed a federal lawsuit arguing they cannot be held legally responsible for decades-old clergy sexual abuse because they never had...