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We published a story Sunday about how the Catholic Church stashed assets to avoid settlements with victims of priest abuse. Reporter Kevin O’Connor found that the Vermont Diocese hid $500 million in real estate from victims since lawsuits were filed in the mid-2000s.
This latest revelation is part of an ongoing series about the extent to which the Catholic Church has worked for decades to keep the details of sexual misconduct a secret. A recent report revealed that more than 40 Vermont priests abused children over seven decades. O’Connor has detailed a survivor’s story, explained how abusive clergy were allowed to stay on the job, and how the Catholic Church is attempting to atone for its hidden past.
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