 LIST OF CHARITIES
2008 Bishop’s Fund Total Goal: $2,850,000
How your gifts will be used
Vermont Catholic Charities
Mental Health Counseling, Emergency Assistance Program, Prison Ministry, Four elder care facilities (Rutland, Burlington, Derby Line), Family Life/Respect Life, Pre-Cana, Engaged Encounter, Natural Family Planning
Vermont Catholic Schools
School Administration, Accreditation, School Subsidies
Priests' Benefit Fund
Care and support for our active and retired priests
Parish Support Services
Marriage Dispensations, Canonical advice and support, Immigration and inculturalization services for foreign clergy serving in the Diocese, Parish Administration support and other pastoral and administrative services as needed.
Office of Catholic Formation
Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Catechist Training, Diocesan Library, Institute for Catholic Enrichment and Lay Apostolate Formation
Ministerial Formation
Seminary Education, Vocation Apostolate, Priest Graduate Studies, Priest Continuing Education, Permanent Diaconate Program
Communications
TV Mass, Journey, Media and Press relations, Diocesan web site: www.vermontcatholic.org & www.vermontparishes.org
Marriage Tribunal
A ministry of justice and mercy to promote the good of marriage and protect its indissoluble character and to minister to persons at a very sensitive moment in their lives.
Vermont Catholic Tribune
Support for the biweekly diocesan publication featuring local, national and international news of interest to Catholics.
Safe Environment Program Office
Dedicated to ensuring the protection and safety of all young people and vulnerable populations.
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