John McDermott
Coverage of John McDermott in the Nexus archive.
- Court filing alleges Vermont Catholic Church posed ‘ethical proposition’ to shield funds from abuse survivors
A court filing alleges that the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese asked a 2020 job applicant to help shield funds from clergy abuse survivors by transferring assets to prepare for bankruptcy. The diocese previously established trusts in 2006 to protect parish holdings, and current and former bishops reportedly discussed protecting assets from potential judgments. The diocese is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with a committee of abuse claimants seeking access to parish assets placed in trusts.
- Court says it might dismiss Vermont Catholic diocese bankruptcy case if progress isn’t made soon
The Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese faces potential dismissal of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case if a viable reorganization plan is not submitted soon. The diocese sold its South Burlington headquarters for $3.13 million and has spent over $2 million on legal fees, with remaining assets at $35 million after settling clergy misconduct claims.
- Analysing Africa newsletter: A special edition answering your questions
The article discusses a special edition of the Africa newsletter addressing reader questions, with John McDermott, the Chief Africa correspondent, handling the postbag of inquiries.