Bishop's Fund 2008

2008 Bishop’s Fund Exceeds Goal!
Vermont Catholics Donate over $2,950,338!

The Annual Bishop’s Fund Appeal, supported by Vermont Catholics throughout the State, announced Oct. 11, that the campaign exceeded its goal of $2,850,000! Latest contributions to the fund total nearly three million dollars, and donations are still being received from some of the Diocese’s 80 parishes and 44 missions.

The Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Ninth Bishop of Burlington, is most grateful and appreciative for the generosity and sacrifices of all faithful parishioners, saying:

“Once again our people have demonstrated their love and support for our diocesan outreach to our brothers and sisters in need. The on-going generous contributions of the faithful manifest the commitment of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington to fulfill Our Lord’s command: ‘Love one another as I have loved you.’ We are so grateful for all that our people contribute to the life of the Church by their prayers and support.”

Bishop Matano also expresses heartfelt gratitude to the priests and active parishioners who worked so hard in meeting and surpassing their goals in this year’s Bishop’s Fund.