Burlington Diocese Bankruptcy Expansion

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington is in bankruptcy, and abuse survivors’ lawyers are demanding that parishes and two Catholic schools — Rice Memorial and Mount St. Joseph — be included in mediation talks, arguing their assets are tied to the diocese’s operations. A 66-page motion claims the diocese secretly moved $500 million into trusts in 2006 to shield assets from creditors, including abuse victims. With over 40 priests accused of abuse between 1950 and 1980, and 40 cases already settled since 2006, this latest move could reshape the bankruptcy case — and the diocese has yet to respond. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4225b91839e99ad0