Vermont Catholic accepts sponsorships for eighth, quarter, half, and full-page spreads. We are currently seeking sponsorship commitments by October 31, 2025 to help offset the cost and increase the December issue from 32 pages to 68. If you are interested in placing a sponsorship in Vermont Catholic, email Mary-Margaret Mulligan at [email protected].
Vermont Catholic has a circulation of approximately 7,000 — mailed to 6,000 households and 1,000 issues distributed to 63
Catholic parishes, 12 schools, and residential care homes in the Diocese of Burlington, covering the entire state of Vermont with some distribution outside of the state.
Vermont Catholic has been recognized as one of the top three diocesan magazines seven times by the Catholic Media Association, competing against all diocesan magazines in the U.S. and Canada. You can view the current and past issues at:
vermontcatholic.org/vtc.
Pricing
Sponsorship Spot Size | Live Area | File Size with Bleed | 1X (price per spot) | 2X-3X (price per spot) | 4X+ (price per spot) |
| Full Page (full bleed) | 8.375” x 10.75” | 8.875” x 11.25” | $750 | $600 | $525 |
| Half page Horizontal (full bleed) | 8.375” x 5.375” | 8.875” x 5.875” | $500 | $400 | $350 |
| Quarter Page (full bleed) | 4.0625” x 5.375” | 4.5625” x 5.875” | $250 | $200 | $175 |
| Eighth Page (no bleed) | 3.75” x 2.375” | N/A | $125 | $100 | $85 |
Deadlines
| Fall 2025 | Winter 2025 | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 |
| Friday, August 22 | Friday, November 21 | Friday, February 20 | Friday, May 22 |
Terms & Conditions
• Vermont Catholic reserves the right to reject, omit or discontinue any copy (text) and/or sponsor considered to be objectionable, contrary to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, or not recognized by the Bishop of the Diocese of Burlington.
• Sponsorship in each issue of Vermont Catholic cannot exceed 10 percent of the magazine’s total 68 pages. New sponsors should reserve space at least a month in advance of the artwork deadline. Vermont Catholic reserves the right to refuse a sponsorship spot should total sponsorship in a particular issue exceed the 10 percent limit. This does not apply to sponsors already committed to multiple ad runs.
• All copy and design is subject to the approval of Vermont Catholic.
• Positioning of sponsorship is at the discretion of Vermont Catholic except where a request for a specific preferred position is acknowledged by Vermont Catholic in writing (includes email).
Billing & Credit Terms
• Invoices are emailed within 10 days after the magazine is published. They can be mailed via USPS upon request.
• Payment terms are net 30 days and can be made by check.
Printing Specifications
• Acceptable file format: PDF with embedded fonts is preferred (set distiller to “Press Quality”).
• Files can also be accepted as JPG and PNG — with all photos, logos, graphics being high resolution (300 dpi).
• All files must be exact size at 100%, 300 dpi; see sizes on reverse side.
• Bleed allowance: 25”, file dimensions for live area and bleed are listed on the other side.
• Submit files by e-mail to [email protected]
Complimentary Sponsorship Design Services — by our professional design staff
• If your organization is in need of design assistance, one of our staff designers at Vermont Catholic can provide complimentary design services.
• Send basic sponsor information, company logo, and any other pertinent information at least two
weeks prior to the sponsorship reservation deadline.
Contact
To become a Vermont Catholic sponsor or for more information, contact Mary-Margaret
Mulligan, art director, via email at [email protected].