Montpelier, Vt., Sep 28, 2018 / 13:21 pm
As the attorney general of Vermont investigates allegations of abuses at Catholic institutions, the state's bishop has announced that the diocese is waiving nondisclosure agreements for abuse victims.
Attorney General T.J. Donovan announced Sept. 11 an investigation of allegations surrounding St. Joseph's Orphanage in Burlington.
"The allegations include murder, for which there is no statute of limitations, as well as abuse and sexual abuse," the attorney general's office stated. "The Burlington Catholic Diocese, which operated St. Joseph's Orphanage, has expressed willingness to fully cooperate with the investigation."
The orphanage, founded in the mid-1800s, was operated by the Sisters of Providence, and overseen by Vermont Catholic Charities. It closed in 1974.