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Dozens of former altar boys who sued Vermont's Catholic church over alleged sexual abuse by priests will share in a nearly $18 million settlement of their cases.
The attorney for the 26 former altar boys and the bishop of the statewide Diocese of Burlington said Thursday they were pleased by the settlement, but both acknowledged that the cases had been difficult for the victims.
Bishop Salvatore Matano asked for prayers to help the victims heal from the scars of abuse.
Dozens of former altar boys who sued Vermont's Catholic church over alleged sexual abuse by priests will share in a nearly $18 million settlement of their cases.
The attorney for the 26 former altar boys and the bishop of the statewide Diocese of Burlington said Thursday they were pleased by the settlement, but both acknowledged that the cases had been difficult for the victims.
Bishop Salvatore Matano asked for prayers to help the victims heal from the scars of abuse.
