Saint Francis Circle

You, too, can be like St. Francis by making the environmentally-conscious decision to make your monthly sustaining gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal through automatic credit card or bank draft. Electronic giving saves the cost of printing, mailing and postage for reminder statements and check payments and protects the resources given to us by God. By helping to reduce overhead costs, more of your gift directly supports the ministries of the Diocese of Burlington. Your gift in the Saint Francis Circle recurs monthly, automatically renewing each year to the new appeal until the gift is canceled.

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If you need to change your payment method, adjust your gift, cancel your gift or have any questions, please contact the Development office: (802) 658-6110 x1102 or [email protected].

Circle of Peace – $500-$999

St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the patron of the environment and ecology, was raised in the Iroquois nation that managed the fields, forests, and wildlife of her homeland. She has been referred to as a “child of nature” who often went into the woods to pray and meditate. The Circle of Peace honors God’s gift of the resources and natural beauty of Vermont.

Circle of Devotion – $1,000-$1,852

St. John Vianney

The patron saint of priests, Saint John Vianney set an example of selflessness and dedication to leading his parishioners on the path to eternal salvation. With devotion, our priests and bishop make sacrifices to serve those in our diocese and do it in a way that brings peace to the surrounding communities. An example of such a sacrifice is the first bishop of Burlington, Bishop Louis deGoësbriand, who founded the Diocese of Burlington with just five priests and dedicated his life to growing the Diocese. This society honors Bishop deGoësbriand’s charitable nature and dedication to the Church in Vermont.

Circle of Hope – $1,853-$2,999

St. Andre Bessette

Saint Andre Bessette, the “Miracle Man of Montreal,” helped heal thousands by encouraging prayers to Saint Joseph, to whom he had a strong devotion. He did not dismiss the real pain and sickness of those who visited him, but offered peace and hope by standing with, listening to, and praying with them. With a parish named for him in the Northeast Kingdom, Saint Andre Bessette continues to bring hope and peace to the people of Vermont.

Circle of Faith – $3,000-$4,999

St. Joseph

Saint Joseph is the patron and the protector of the Catholic Church. As the earthly father of Jesus, he is a model of humility and peace through faith. Faith unites all of us as one diocesan community, and there are many who serve our parishes and our diocese, especially those who are called by God to the holy priesthood. These men model the faith witnessed by Saint Joseph and ensure a vibrant future for the Church in Vermont.

Circle of Charity – $5,000+

Blessed Virgin Mary

The Blessed Virgin Mary is the patroness of the Diocese of Burlington. Mary embodied perfect trust in, and service to, our Lord by assenting to His coming to earth through her. Our work strives to serve all in our community through our pastoral ministries as we seek to grow discipleship and serve the material and spiritual needs of all in our Diocese.