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Long-Closed Catholic Orphanage in Vermont To Be Investigated by Authorities

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Civil authorities in Vermont are forming  an investigative task force that will look into allegations of "physical, mental and sexual abuse and even murder" at St. Joseph's Orphanage in Burlington, according to the Associated Press.The orphanage closed in 1974. 

The report notes that Bishop Christopher Coyne of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington said the diocese will cooperate with the investigation. The diocese consists of the entire state of Vermont.

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Philadelphia Archdiocese To Hold Vigil To Make ‘Reparations’ For Clergy Sex Abuse

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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites all Catholics to hold vigil for seven hours Friday night in an act of contrition, repentance, and to make "reparations."  The vigil will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in the city. According to a flyer available online, Catholics are invited to "an evening of prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament to ask for His mercy upon His Church in this moment of profound crisis."

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