Tag: Evangelization and Catechesis

Eucharistic pilgrimage bringing Christ to the world

Peace in the Christian life

When looking for peace, look to God

18 May

Musing: May we ‘all respond to the Holy Spirit’s invitation’

Pope proclaims Holy Year 2025

13 May

Musing from Bishop-elect McDermott

09 May

Jesus asks for faithfulness, but also friendship, pope says

Jesus calls believers not only to be servants of His kingdom, as the prophets and Mary were, but [...]

05 May

Musing from Monsignor McDermott

28 Apr

Spiritual Director Training Program update

27 Apr

Musing from Monsignor McDermott

26 Apr

The peace and justice connection

23 Apr

‘We are disciples of the Prince of Peace’

9 facts about Catholics in the U.S., according to Pew research

13 Apr

Category: respect life

Musing from Monsignor McDermott

Mercy Sunday Musing from Monsignor McDermott

Divine Mercy Sunday 2024: How to obtain a plenary indulgence

Easter Monday

Easter

27 Mar

Holy Thursday Seven Churches Visitation devotion

Archbishop Coyne celebrated Chrism Mass in Burlington

Musings from Monsignor McDermott

Pope’s message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations stresses fraternity, hope

8 of the most popular novenas

11 Mar

What to expect at the 2024 Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis

10 Mar

Musings from Monsignor McDermott

03 Mar

Annual diocesan spring retreats 2024

Musings from Msgr. McDermott

29 Feb

How does your faith call you to serve those in need?

26 Feb

Musings from Msgr. McDermott

25 Feb

May we hallow your name

Did Mary suffer from loneliness?

20 Feb

Loving, forgiving on the way to holiness

19 Feb

Candidates, catechumens prepare for sacraments at Easter Vigil

17 Feb

Musings from Msgr. McDermott

14 Feb

Works of mercy begin at home

How to honor Valentine’s Day on Ash Wednesday

‘Disciplines of Lent lead us to God’

05 Feb

Chester parishioners ‘visit the imprisoned’

29 Jan

Jesus’ power over the forces of the devil

26 Jan

Outdoor Stations of the Cross an evangelization tool in Newport

22 Jan

Listening is a valuable gift

21 Jan

‘Through repentance, confession, and absolution, we grow in our discipleship’

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

Our Lady of Fatima statue

Universal synod update

08 Jan

‘Epiphany Homily’ by Msgr. McDermott

05 Jan

The difference between almsgiving and tithing

Massive attendance, enthusiasm at Fellowship of Catholic University Students conference

Pope Francis began the new year by urging Catholics to entrust 2024 Mary

01 Jan

Book review: ‘Gather the Fragments: My Year of Finding God’s Love’

19 Dec

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Masses around the diocese

15 Dec

Jesus helps sinners by welcoming, not banishing them, papal preacher says

08 Dec

Yes, Christmas Eve is a Sunday, but there’s no ‘double dipping’ for Catholics

30 Nov

A good education

Grateful, thankful, blessed

17 Nov

How parents can nourish their children’s faith

It’s worth it to the take time to pass on faith

15 Nov

USCCB president calls for continued prayer in world where ‘peace seems so far away’

‘That’s me’

06 Nov

U.S. Catholics urged to promote, encourage, pray for vocations Nov. 5-11

04 Nov

Feed my sheep

The man of God is a man for others, says bishop in new pastoral letter

The renewal of reverence

Minnesota priest casts for souls as he leads men’s fly fishing retreat

As synod winds down, members urged to sow patience

20 Oct

World Mission Sunday called ‘even more important’ amid wars in Holy Land, Ukraine

18 Oct

Catholic education: More than ‘a marvelous means of teaching justice, charity’

18 Oct

Synodality must serve evangelization, archbishop says at synod Mass

17 Oct

SoulCore engages whole person in sacred experience of rosary

Interregnum and diocesan administrator

13 Oct

Norway Catholics welcome Nobel Prize for writer-convert

Church leaders in Norway have welcomed the award of the Nobel Prize for Literature to Jon Fosse, a [...]

Love, forgiveness liberate, break cycles of violence, pope says

Committee to help parishes become more ‘vibrant’

Synodal spirituality is at ‘heart of church’s renewal,’ cardinal says

The Eucharist as sacrifice

29 Sep

‘Finding God as Companion in Navigating Life’s Final Journey’

Day of the Dead celebration

There will be a Day of the Dead celebration, including Mass, celebrated Nov. 2 at Assumption of the [...]

‘Finding God as Companion in Navigating Life’s Final Journey’ to be topic of retreat at St. Anne’s Shrine

19 Sep

Inside, outside: Synod to focus on the Church and its role in the world

17 Sep

Founder of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Radio to address Vermont Catholic Professionals

25 Aug

Adoration awakens love for the poor, commitment to justice, pope says

22 Aug

For Derby maple syrup producers, church is a priority

Pope tells lawyers he’s writing a new document on the environment

‘They feed us, we feed them’

18 Aug

Solidarity for Iraqi Christians expressed in prayer service in Beirut

Knight of Columbus Supreme Knight: Our relationship with Jesus ‘will change everything’

06 Aug

‘All good gifts around us are sent from heav’n above’

04 Aug

The grace to witness

24 Jul

Totus Tuus T-shirts

24 Jul

Eucharist should inspire work for justice, Cardinal Gregory says

22 Jul

Bring generations together this summer

Pope visits summer camp for kids of Vatican employees

16 Jul

The Real Presence of Jesus Christ

12 Jul

Gardening is opportunity for spiritual reflection for Father Chittilappilly

Bishop deGoësbriand’s apostolic heart

Look to God with childlike wonder, pope says

Feeding the mind and soul

Pope institutes commission to share the stories of new martyrs

Hear ye, one and all: the papal bull

Supreme Court expands protections for workers seeking to observe holy days, Sunday rest

26 Jun

Pope Francis Appoints the Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne as Coadjutor Archbishop of Hartford to Succeed Archbishop Leonard P. Blair in 2024

25 Jun

Fulfilled in your hearing: The importance of proclamation at Mass

07 Jun

Pope plans to write document dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Pope asks Catholics to welcome everyone, create communion

AI topic draws record number of participants to media ethics conference

2023 Lay Formation Leadership Program Graduation Ceremony

Pastor grateful for hand-crafted ambry donated to Shelburne church

21 May

Today’s theme for the Mass is…

17 May

The wisdom of night prayer

09 May

Holy Year 2025 website to go live; registration opens in the fall

Vermont State Knights of Columbus celebrate 125th anniversary

02 May

Expressing gratitude for these parishioners

May saint: St. Joseph the Worker

26 Apr

Isaac Desranleau is new youth and young adult minister

People wounded in life should find welcome in the Church, pope says

‘Keyboard warriors’ don’t evangelize, pope says, they just argue

Deacon RJ Dourney to be speaker at next Vermont Catholic Professionals meeting

Share Easter joy with others, pope urges

A tap on the shoulder is often a divine invitation

09 Apr

Easter message from Bishop Coyne

07 Apr

‘Essence of Catholic life is one of thanksgiving, gratitude’

‘All you need to do is show up’

Creating parish’s pascal candle helps eighth graders feel ‘closer to God’

At Chrism Mass bishop acknowledges, thanks 5 priests celebrating golden jubilees

Celebrating a creation-conscious Easter

Saint John’s Bible

In 1998, St. John’s Abbey and University commissioned renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson to [...]

April saint: St. Benedict the African

Chrism Mass

Book review: ‘A Hill of Beans: The Grace of Everyday Troubles’

True Devotion to Jesus through Mary

27 Mar

‘Tune in’ to blessings and they show up everywhere

24 Mar

Memorial to modern Christian martyrs opens in Rome

A ‘nation of immigrants’ should identify with migrants’ plight and human dignity, says Boston cardinal

22 Mar

Pope asks Catholics to renew consecration of world to Mary every March 25

22 Mar

‘A life of sacrificial charity’

Joy stems from a grateful heart

He has ‘changed our lives,’ say those in need about Francis, the ‘pope of the poor’

Visits to the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle

09 Mar

March saint: St. Frances of Rome

Newly discovered ancient galaxies put spotlight on ‘Big Bang Theory,’ God’s act of creation

27 Feb

Film stars, genocide survivor, podcasting priest kick off Hallow ‘Pray40 challenge’

Professor sees religious tapestry woven across the millennia in Lent’s history, traditions

21 Feb

Pope Francis has brought ‘new life, fresh air’ to Muslim-Catholic relations, say experts

Church leaders upbeat after key synodal assembly for Europe

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

‘Criteria for Vibrant Parishes’ assists parishes in becoming life-giving

03 Feb

Through CRS Rice Bowl, a call for new era of peace during Lent

02 Feb

Pope brings message of hope to Congolese people, Burlington parishioner says

31 Jan

Pope arrives in Congo after praying on flight for migrants

31 Jan

Catholic Migrant Ministry of Addison County hosts Masses in Spanish

28 Jan

Diocesan formation opportunities information sessions

24 Jan

Mass media needs more kindness, truth spoken with charity, pope says

24 Jan

Show and Tell: The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

How can the elderly help the young?

‘A storm to remember’

19 Jan

Category: respect life

19 Jan

‘God loves a cheerful giver’

13 Jan

Prison ministry a work of mercy for 2 parishes

12 Jan

‘Retooling’ parish ministries

10 Jan

Opening our hearts, homes and churches to those in need

09 Jan

Children can do ‘small things with great love’

Continental stage of the synod: ‘Enlarge the space of your tent’ (Is 54:2)

‘Reading the bible in stained glass’ at St. Augustine Church

Book review: ‘Forgive Everyone Everything’

01 Jan

Funeral of Pope Benedict XVI to be Jan. 5 in St. Peter’s Square

26 Dec

Listen to the cries of the newborn Prince of Peace, pope says

24 Dec

‘I wonder as I wander’

Global Church seeing how pope’s vision of synodality involves everyone

12 Dec

‘All the leaves are brown’

09 Dec

Archbishop: Virgin of Guadalupe ‘leads us to Jesus,’ who shows way to peace

06 Dec

Poll: ‘O Holy Night’ tops all hymns used in churches in December

05 Dec

Keep the creche in Christmas, pope urges

04 Dec

Give the gift of Totus Tuus

02 Dec

First deaf priest in U.S. visits Minnesota parish, inspires Jesuit novice

‘The Most Blessed Sacrament’

24 Nov

A new Thanksgiving meaning

23 Nov

Why do you participate in Eucharistic Adoration?

The Real Presence of Christ is the heart of Catholic faith

A Thanksgiving message from Bishop Coyne

In the face of division, turn to the Eucharist

14 Nov

Homeschool program shares Catholic culture, builds community

11 Nov

A comprehensive framework for human happiness

10 Nov

Vatican opens clinic in St. Peter’s Square for World Day of the Poor

10 Nov

Are you prepared to receive communion?

New catechetical leader

04 Nov

Religious leaders must build community, unity, peace, pope says

03 Nov

‘We are a people of the Mass, a people of the Eucharist’

‘The greatest of all love stories’

27 Oct

Praying the rosary can ‘stir up and deepen our love for God,’ priest says

‘Rabbi, Teacher’

Bishop deGoësbriand’s fervent love for the Eucharist

25 Oct

Teaching children the Real Presence

24 Oct

Category: respect life

Unmasking Proposal 5/Article 22

24 Oct

Carefully prepared for the Eucharist

23 Oct

Back from the Dead Cemetery Walk

October saint: St. Isaac Jogues

‘The Challenge of Peace’ 40 years later: Durable principles, changed world

‘I knew I couldn’t see the beauty of the Catholic Church and turn back’

Archbishop Etienne: Putin’s threats to use nuclear weapons ‘are of grave concern’

The power of an invitation

Bishop ordains 7 permanent deacons

Remembering what it means to be a eucharistic people

21 Sep

Diocesan Lay Formation Program

U.S. bishops release national synthesis outlining common themes in synod listening sessions

16 Sep

September saint: St. Cyprian

16 Sep

Eucharistic Adoration: A time to ‘make contact with the very wellspring of grace’

13 Sep

Totus Tuus 2022 totally successful

11 Sep

Where does God show up on your calendar?

01 Sep

Laudato Si’ message gets added attention as Season of Creation opens

26 Aug

‘Steward of the Year’

24 Aug

By the numbers: Consistory keeps expanding variety in College of Cardinals

22 Aug

Service is a calling for all, not a select few, pope says

St. Mark’s Culture Day

17 Aug

New course aims to instruct new Catholics, reenergize lifelong Catholics

12 Aug

Better to go to church or be kind?/Tradition of lighting candles

Louisiana boat procession to highlight saints known for love of Eucharist

Social justice, The Creed and worship

09 Aug

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, pope tells young people

07 Aug

For John McMahon, work for the Church is ‘wonderful, storybook blessing’

Book review: “One Disciple at a Time: How to Lead Others to Dynamic, Engaged, Life-changing Faith”

“One Disciple at a Time: How to Lead Others to Dynamic, Engaged, Life-changing Faith.” By Everett [...]

29 Jul

The gift of worship

29 Jul

Pastor of St. Peter’s Basilica: Friar helps tourists become pilgrims

Made and loved in His image

Father Naples explains parts of the Mass

18 Jul

Pope: Listening to God’s word comes first, activity next

12 Jul

Pope: Young people called to look beyond ‘shortsighted’ ideologies

Young Europeans must be a sign of unity and inclusion to counter today's culture that seeks to [...]

12 Jul

Hearts of the faithful

Vermont Catholic, communications/development team earn 10 Catholic Media Awards

Summer Reflection Series at St. Anne’s Shrine

Catholic ministry for New Americans from Africa

05 Jul

Communion of faith, unity realized and renewed in every Mass

03 Jul

Annual family Mass, picnic at St. Anne’s Shrine planned for July 10

15 Jun

Elder/deacon works to translate Mass parts for Squamish Nation

Eucharistic miracles display

26 May

Love transforms the world, one encounter at a time

23 May

Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si’ Week

Catholics with disabilities share their vision of a synodal Church

‘Windows into heaven’

17 May

Cardinal Parolin launches Catholic app for military personnel

12 May

The Body of Christ

07 May

Footnote leads to rediscovering future pope’s ’62 retreat for artists

Totus Tuus: Vermont’s largest Catholic summer program

25 Apr

The Fatima Message: Now is the Time to do Our Part

24 Apr

Peace be with you

Exhibit of eucharistic miracles seeks to bolster faith in Real Presence

‘Journeying together’ is at heart of Church’s synods, synodal preparations

‘Happiness Engineer’ Michael Hagan to address Vermont Catholic Professionals

Christ’s resurrection brings hope amid ‘Easter of war,’ pope says

15 Apr

Consistency vs. contradictions

How do you share your faith?

11 Apr

Victory is not raising a flag on pile of rubble, pope says on Palm Sunday

11 Apr

Mary revered as mother of God, mother of Jesus, mother of Church

Divine Mercy Sunday, April 24

Diocesan Men’s, Women’s Retreats well attended

Sharing what we believe

Giving life to a statement of faith through religious art

Religious studies instructor answers questions on Church history

Book review: ‘Creation: A Catholic’s Guide to God and the Universe’

30 Mar

People of all faiths share common concerns

Questions addressed about The Creed

25 Mar

‘Every word weighs a ton’

Jesuitical marks five years; ‘young, hip and lay’ podcast has global reach

‘The art of spiritual accompaniment’

21 Mar

Pope promulgates Curia reform, emphasizing Church’s missionary nature

Small things this Lent

15 Mar

‘Celebrating communion within our Church’

14 Mar

Lent is a time to wake up, pray more, care for others, pope says

Novena for World Peace March 14-22

11 Mar

A Just War?

23 Feb

My Heart’s Treasure

The gift of presence: Taking the opportunity to invest in young people who are present

Looking forward to the Lenten journey 2022

30 Jan

Bennington Lenten prayer

24 Jan

Plans for participation in the synod

St. Martin and the beggar

Message from Bishop Christopher Coyne to all priests/deacons regarding Covid-19 policy

Answering God’s call to purity of spirit

20 Dec

Christmas is about coming together’ even in an ongoing pandemic

17 Dec

Religious education update

16 Dec

Maryknoll has ‘sending ceremony’ for largest lay missioner class since 2005

16 Dec

Moving forward in faith, one brick at a time

15 Dec

What Jesus learned from St. Joseph

Prepare for Christmas by serving others, pope says

09 Dec

Mass marks end of diocesan phase of inquiry for Dorothy Day’s sainthood cause

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Masses around the Diocese

In addition to in-person Masses for Christmas, Masses can be streamed online or viewed on [...]

01 Dec

Catholic Daughters of the Americas seeks new members

Synodality described as an opportunity to hear God’s call to the Church

22 Nov

‘The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church’

21 Nov

Bishop deGoesbriand: The Age of Inspiration

19 Nov

Long-time religious educator loves, cherishes Catholic faith and wants to share it

17 Nov

U.S. bishops vote to accept Eucharist document

17 Nov

Church’s evangelizing mission can heal division, archbishop tells assembly

Parish catechetical leaders ‘feeling hopeful’ for religious education year ahead

Cathedral Pilgrimage Retreat

14 Nov

Lay formation program strengthens personal, communal faith

09 Nov

Next generation of givers formed in faith

05 Nov

Pope plans Dec. 2-6 visit to Cyprus and Greece

Pope Francis' planned trip to the eastern Mediterranean in December will focus on migration, [...]

05 Nov

Diocesan Evangelization Committee fosters, implements Diocesan Synod’s call for evangelization

‘Not just heartbreaks and honky-tonk’

Book review: ‘The Forty Parables of Jesus’

Vatican conference convenes experts to study early Christian history

24 Oct

Serve Our Neighbor Day

22 Oct

Waiting for His answer

New shrine statue has a special meaning

15 Oct

Servant of God Dorothy Day to be subject of film screening, panel

12 Oct

Children learn importance of faith from parents

St. John Henry Newman conference

Vergennes Fiesta offers tastes of migrant workers’ homelands

St. Joseph the Educator

28 Sep

Care for life includes creation

28 Sep

Msgr. Lavalley — a priest for 57 years: ‘I love it’

Synodal process looks to hear from voices on the margins of the Church

22 Sep

‘We all can do something’ to foster culture of life, love, says archbishop

Parish picnic in Essex

Greatness is measured by service, pope says

2022: ‘The Year of Communion: Unity in Creed, Worship and Life’

10 Sep

‘Has anything good ever come from Nazareth?’

08 Sep

New global initiative seeks to ‘unlock’ Catechism of the Catholic Church

01 Sep

Make the brave choice to lead a simpler, eco-friendly life, pope says

29 Aug

Religious education update

27 Aug

Courage needed to place needs of others first, cardinal says

The rewards of retreats

18 Aug

Vaccination is an act of love, pope says in ad campaign

16 Aug

Diocesan Lay Formation Leadership Program graduates

11 Aug

Rosary Thursday

On the last Thursday of each month, Marion Mulhall, founder of Worldpriest Global Apostolate, [...]

‘The Resurrection Trial: Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?’

09 Aug

World Apostolate of Fatima USA — Our Lady’s Blue Army will sponsor a Prayer Day at St. Anne’s Shrine

01 Aug

Renovations at St. Mark Church in Burlington put Jesus at the heart of the church

01 Aug

Book review: ‘5 Things with Father Bill: Hope, Humor and Help for the Soul’

St. Joseph: A saint for chaotic times

25 Jul

A ‘great’ day in Island Pond: St. James the Greater community marks 150th anniversary

Communications update

What might Jesus have remembered about St. Joseph?

Parishes ready for Totu Tuus summer program

With summer on the horizon, a dozen parishes are gearing up for Totus Tuus, a week-long summer [...]

Catechist appreciation

Institute aims to overcome modern challenges to effective catechesis

Our Lady of Fatima Statue

Director of worship takes on responsibilities in 2 parishes

‘To rest in the Lord …’

Hope comes from noticing God at work even in small things, pope says

Covid-19 restrictions lifted

Bishop’s Annual Appeal

10 Jun

Carinal Gregory: Catholic media’s task is to wed the facts to ‘truth of the Gospel’

07 Jun

Eucharist is bread of sinners, not reward of saints, pope says

26 May

Bread: Sign of God’s love for humankind

25 May

All aboard! Essex Catholic Community Meal Train Ministry

24 May

Worldpriest annual Global Rosary Relay

It has been a full year of praying the rosary online and Valerie Parzyck is even more energized to [...]

Petition launched to show Catholic support for healthy planet, people

With global leaders meeting in the fall for two critical U.N. conferences — one on climate change [...]

19 May

Immigration issues force 2 more priests to leave Vermont

11 May

Operation Fill Our Sanctuaries

10 May

Year of St. Joseph: Diocese of Burlington

10 May

Getting Sunday right: Family rediscovers the power of the Sabbath

07 May

Knights’ young adult council leader brings new perspective

Understanding St. Joseph through song

03 May

‘Trust in St. Joseph’s loving care’

The Solemnity of St. Joseph ranks as a high holiday for Catholics on March 19. The Scripture [...]

02 May

Totus Tuus summer program is back

St. Pierre Toussaint

It is fitting that a man who was once denied entrance to a great cathedral because of his race [...]

29 Apr

Deaf Catholics applaud Vatican’s sign language service on YouTube

24 Apr

Diocesan opportunities for adult formation

22 Apr

Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic

A Catholic Covid update

Pope prays newly beatified martyrs inspire greater fidelity to God

Diocesan opportunities for adult formation

‘Sincerely’ devoted to St. Joseph

What I learned from the cherry blossoms

13 Apr

Deepening the interior life requires silence and listening

Pope calls all Catholics to be missionaries of God’s mercy

The hidden, devoted presence of St. Joseph is honored through tradition

Easter Message from Msgr. McDermott

Good Friday message: Catholic Church called to be force for unity

Building St. Joseph Church: French-Canadians in Burlington

St. Catherine of Siena Parish food initiatives

St. Teresa of the Andes

Juanita Fernandez Solar, who would become St. Teresa of the Andes, exemplified in her short life [...]

31 Mar

St. Joseph has special meaning to Father Joseph Sanderson

What is the Paschal Triduum?

Work as a ‘positive good’

‘Our words are to be at the service of the Divine Word’

Sisters of St. Joseph have strong devotion to their patron saint

16 Mar

St. Joseph the Provider Feed the Hungry Initiative

16 Mar

08 Mar

Living the beatitudes can change the world, pope says in Iraq

08 Mar

Msgr. McDermott on Sacrament of Reconciliation

05 Mar

For Lent, ask if one’s life is centered on God or oneself, pope says

Retire? At age 102, California deacon says he’s not ready

Bethel’s St. Joseph display

St. Joseph of Arimathea

The only definitive information we have concerning Joseph of Arimathea comes to us from the four [...]

On temptation

19 Feb

Winter storm’s grip doesn’t stop ministries, outreach in Dallas Diocese

17 Feb

Lent as a spiritual joy

14 Feb

How do you define a successful marriage?

Lent is time to grow in faith, hope, love and to share them, pope says

Media guidance from a pope and a saint, both named Francis

Administering Sacraments during Covid

02 Feb

Pastoral aims to ‘reinspire’ Catholics to have deeper love of God in Eucharist

01 Feb

Women’s groups help parish, civic communities

01 Feb

Book Review: ‘Thus Sayeth the Lord: A Fresh Take on the Prophets’

31 Jan

Catholic charity flows from Eucharist

Charity begins at home

13 Jan

Mater Dei Parish church coordinators

13 Jan

A lesson of an Oreo cookie

12 Jan

In message for World Sick Day, pope calls for health care for all

08 Jan

A Father’s Heart: A Year Long Mission for the Year of St. Joseph

08 Jan

9 Days for Life, National Prayer Vigil for Life

Continuing to celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ

Pope Francis proclaims Year of St. Joseph

03 Jan

The silence of social justice

31 Dec

You are loved; you are not alone

29 Dec

Brattleboro pastor oversees busy parish that does many charitable works

‘God is with us’

24 Dec

Peace is the gift God invites us to open

23 Dec

Migrant Outreach Team’s ministry reaches from Vermont to Mexico

21 Dec

South Burlington ‘Mercy Corps’ to offer online book study of ‘Just Mercy’

‘Concept of social justice is a Catholic one’

16 Dec

Holy Cross Family Ministries suggests 6 steps to foster more family prayer

14 Dec

‘Fratelli tutti:’ An encyclical for all brothers and sisters

14 Dec

Bishops: Getting Covid-19 vaccine is ‘act of charity,’ supports the common good

14 Dec

Catholic communities continue outreach during pandemic

11 Dec

‘The Journey’ of Sierra Longmoore

11 Dec

Swanton Christmas project

09 Dec

Pope Francis proclaims Year of St. Joseph

08 Dec

Say ‘no’ to sin, ‘yes’ to grace, pope says on Immaculate Conception feast

08 Dec

West Rutland parish continues Polish Christmas tradition

04 Dec

Bethlehem at Christmas: Unemployment can mean choosing food or medicine

30 Nov

Advent message from Msgr. McDermott

A Thanksgiving message from Bishop Coyne

25 Nov

Giving thanks for Thanksgiving

19 Nov

Find strength in letting go of ‘littleness’

Message from Msgr. McDermott

13 Nov

A thin place

12 Nov

Religious education initiatives

Just as schools have faced pandemic-related challenges as they prepared to open for the 2020-21 [...]

Fellowship in a pandemic

06 Nov

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults thriving in Rutland despite pandemic

03 Nov

Archbishop Etienne, religious groups urge unity, peace at polls and afterward

03 Nov

New multi-year agreement

02 Nov

Archbishop Lori says Blessed McGivney, as parish priest, embodied beatitudes

Diocese announces pastoral associates program

Book review: ‘Listening for God in Everyday Life’

30 Oct

Saintly scholar or scholarly saint?

Counting cardinals: Congregations, continents represented increase

With Pope Francis' new picks for the College of Cardinals, the body will be more religious than [...]

A smile, an approachability and a conversion

Taking children to Mass

25 Oct

Covid-19 prompts creation of Daily Rosary Apostolate and Language Ministry

22 Oct

Bishop Coyne comments on Pope Francis interview

True prayer, like true faith, leads to care for others, pope says

‘Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love’

15 Oct

Vatican Museums’ patrons offer online, inside look at collections

Unforgettable lessons

12 Oct

New U.N. nuncio addresses economic inequities made worse by Covid-19

What Father Tolton might say about today’s racial injustices

Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton

Virtual rosary event

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will host a virtual rosary event on Oct. 7, the Memorial of [...]

Book review: ‘Let Go: Seven Stumbling Blocks to Christian Discipleship’

28 Sep

Insights from a Jewish philosopher and a koi pond

27 Sep

Bishop Coyne ordains 4 permanent deacons

4 to be ordained to permanent diaconate

21 Sep

Saying ‘thank you’ to God is a beautiful prayer, pope tells children

21 Sep

‘Suffer the little children to come unto me’

Don’t ‘waste these difficult days’

15 Sep

Catholic bishops of California launch yearlong anti-racism initiative

Panelists say Father Tolton’s example offers path to racial justice

Father Augustus Tolton, who in 1886 became the first identified Black priest ordained for the [...]

02 Sep

St. Francis of Assisi: Eyes to heaven and feet on Earth

31 Aug

24 Aug

Charity is path to perfection when done for Jesus, pope says

18 Aug

Life lessons on hospitality

‘It never rains…’

Ministries continue despite pandemic

07 Aug

Survey shows wide support among Americans for Covid-19 worship restrictions

06 Aug

Knights pilgrimage center will focus on founder’s spirituality, charity

06 Aug

The joy of rediscovery

04 Aug

Finding God in the pandemic

Family Summer Challenge

27 Jul

Every saint is courageous

27 Jul

Hunger high on list of battles that aid agency CRS faces amid pandemic

27 Jul

The gift of wisdom is fit for a king and the rest of us

Online book club debuts with ‘The Screwtape Letters’

23 Jul

Praying in sacred spaces

Pope makes surprise visit to summer camp for kids of Vatican employees

Re-Entering the Mystery of the Mass

20 Jul

Edmundites reflect on racism, service in South

20 Jul

Overcoming challenges to build a vibrant Church

17 Jul

Times of trauma: Old Testament is a go-to guide for coping

Msgr. Bourgeois and online programming

Thoughts from Msgr. McDermott

Walking in a Good Way: Abenaki Catholicism in Ndakinna

Virtually visit shrines, sanctuaries

St. Kateri: Valor in Vermont

Titles of Mary

Walking with the saints

06 Jul

United in a state of grace

Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope’s brother, dies at 96

Holy oils blessed at Chrism Mass

Windows to the divine life

Finding reason to sing in the midst of despair

29 Jun

Witness of saints: Prayer, devotion at St. Anne’s Shrine

25 Jun

Year with the Saints continues during pandemic

23 Jun

Future Bishop de Goësbriand was example of ‘good shepherd who never abandons his sheep’

Father Rensch’s online series ‘Symbols and Saints’

17 Jun

‘Outpouring’ of support helps Knights aid disabled adults in Jamaica

16 Jun

Death cannot keep people from God, says bishop recovering from Covid-19

15 Jun

A message from Msgr. John McDermott

08 Jun

A message from Msgr. John McDermott

New Marian shrine set to welcome Rocky Mountain visitors

03 Jun

Theology on Tap

About five years ago Celine Thouin began attending in-person Theology on Tap gatherings at the [...]

26 May

Catechist has special message for children waiting for First Communion

‘Ut Unum Sint’ at 25: Learning to recognize, welcome others’ gifts

Wonder at gift of creation opens human hearts to prayer, pope says

A message from Msgr. John McDermott, vicar general of the Diocese of Burlington

19 May

Vatican announces Laudato Si’ anniversary year

National shrine in Washington celebrates two 100-year milestones this year

Review: ‘Walking the Good Red Road,’ ABC

06 May

Pope advances sainthood cause of Italian millennial

06 May

During pandemic, film, books will commemorate St. John Paul’s legacy

Polls show faith is getting Americans through the coronavirus crisis

Online book club debuts with The Screwtape Letters

Online resources: Diocese, Catholic Professionals, Knights, Alo

30 Apr

Bennington, North Bennington parishes working together to implement synod directives

27 Apr

Pope composes prayers for end of pandemic to be recited after rosary

23 Apr

Submit your photos of your ‘domestic church’

22 Apr

Reflections on the Eucharist in time of pandemic

There’s something simple that I’d like for us to consider when we think about the Mass. Christ is [...]

21 Apr

Successful Catholic app adds features to help people cope in pandemic

In 2018, Alessandro DiSanto quit a promising job in finance to join friends in starting an app for [...]

Longing for Eucharist can be exercise in spiritual growth, Jesuit says

Msgr. McDermott: Faith in the risen Christ strengthens our hope

Essex Catholic Community implements 3-year plan for increased engagement

Divine Mercy Sunday seen as chance to receive Christ’s mercy ‘anew’

Prayer helps Milton parish implement synod recommendations

16 Apr

For Montpelier parish, synod makes clear role of laity in parish life

15 Apr

Diocesan Synod helps parish unite communities

14 Apr

At Mass, pope prays for unity, fidelity in difficult time

14 Apr

Saints ‘dared to dream’ of ‘vibrant missionary Church’

Easter message from Bishop Christopher Coyne

“So Peter and the other disciple [John] went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the [...]

Catholics united digitally for Holy Week

Author offers ideas for a meaningful Triduum

09 Apr

Catholic publisher, Thomistic Institute offer RCIA program free online

Let Christ lead you through ‘this holiest of weeks,’ archbishop advises

Pope on Palm Sunday: Life, measured by love, is meant to serve others

God desires for us to become saints

Holy Week digital celebrations

For Catholics, Holy Week is the culmination of the liturgical year. It contains the three holiest [...]

How are you doing during the pandemic?

Breton’s Daily Hymn Music Ministry

30 Mar

Be not afraid

30 Mar

Catholic nurses often only spiritual connection to hospitalized patients

God’s word is meant to transform our hearts and minds

World Apostolate of Fatima USA — Our Lady’s Blue Army

Staying Faithful During the Pandemic

Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message

2020 Year with the Saints

Annunciation

What is a plenary indulgence?

25 Mar

‘Grace and consolation in being in community, even if it is online’

On Salt and Evangelization

Pastoral ministries conference webinar

Father Jordan live streaming Masses during pandemic

18 Mar

Reflections on Lent

17 Mar

What saints have significance to you and why?

15 Mar

Third annual Vermont Catholic Men’s Conference

10 Mar

Priests working to reverse decline in confession in novel ways

03 Mar

Pope asks Catholics to join week of climate reflection, action in May

28 Feb

Knights of Columbus releases videos to help men grow in their faith

24 Feb

Retreat day for all parish ministers

23 Feb

Lent as a time for embraces

Over time, certain passages of scripture reach beyond the realm of the sacred to find a place [...]

Recording artist Dana headlines Lenten program on Great Catholic Music

Great Catholic Music, a free Catholic music platform with more than 16,000 downloads, is partnering [...]

Feeling superior is obstacle to evangelization, archbishop says

Pope says there is no quick fix for priest shortage in Amazon region

10 Feb

Peace, hope and faith: Our Lady’s Blue Army in Vermont

07 Feb

Even before airing, Dorothy Day film tops Amazon documentary chart

07 Feb

Videos are new component to bishops’ ‘Faithful Citizenship’ guide

A series of long-planned videos that supplement the U.S. bishops' quadrennial "Faithful [...]

06 Feb

Inviting neighbors to say rosary together leads to community of prayer

27 Jan

3 tips for effective parish communication

23 Jan

Prayers for the sick

2020 March for Life theme: Life Empowers: Pro-Life is Pro-Woman

18 Jan

Official logo for the Sunday of the Word of God unveiled at Vatican

An icon of the encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus was chosen as the official logo for the [...]

17 Jan

USCCB’s ‘9 Days for Life’ prayer, action campaign takes place Jan. 21-29

16 Jan

Vatican wartime archives ready for new batch of scholars

Quebec to take ethics, religious culture out of school curriculum

07 Jan

Joseph’s House staff walk with those they serve

Identifying opportunities to serve

01 Jan

After the words, transformation bears fruit in change

31 Dec

God is at work in the world, pope says at prayer service closing 2019

Celebrating the Epiphany of the Lord at home

29 Dec

Finding hope and peace in Christ

28 Dec

A Christmas like no other

19 Dec

Reflection on Mass: The real presence

02 Dec

Pope asks Catholics to set up, be enchanted by a Nativity scene

02 Dec

Advent activities for the family

27 Nov

Thanksgiving Day Outreach

Panelists say from day one, pope showed world he’d be a pastor

Blessing of cathedral’s rebuilt stairs, steeple

13 Nov

Bishop Barron urges bishops to help bring people back to the Church

Learning to listen and listening to learn

8th Annual Vermont Catholic Women’s Retreat

Hearing God’s voice

The ministry of listening

March theme pays tribute to pro-life view of early feminists

Youth pilgrimages to St. Joseph Cathedral

Faith formation for the whole family

Vatican releases lineup for Christmas concert supporting the Amazon

Proceeds from a Christmas concert at the Vatican starring Lionel Richie, Bonnie Tyler and Susan [...]

09 Oct

Bishop Louis deGoesbriand’s Catholic memoirs of Vermont and New Hampshire

Disciple Maker Index survey results

Synod members call for greater role of women, laity in ministry

Catholic Schools Faith Formation Day

FOCUS missionaries guide college students in faith

Pope opens Missionary Month with call to share joy, hope, talents

02 Oct

Accompanying young disciples in your parish

Pope declares special Sunday each year dedicated to word of God

Busy working mom promotes praying rosary daily ‘One Hail Mary at a Time’

Book review: ‘MicroShifts: Transforming Your Life One Step at a Time’

“MicroShifts: Transforming Your Life One Step at a Time.” By Gary Jansen. Chicago: Loyola Press, [...]

30 Sep

Youth ministry fostered priestly vocation for Father Forman

30 Sep

Bishop Coyne’s message for the Season of Creation

Mater Dei ‘Young Apostles’ share, serve, shine

‘Let’s Build One’

23 Sep

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

18 Sep

Massachusetts bishops urge ‘substantial’ steps to protect environment

15 Sep

Diocesan Pastoral Ministries Conference

15 Sep

Reflections on Mass: Giving and getting

13 Sep

St. Brother André Bessette presentation

10 Sep

Indianapolis Colts’ chaplain focuses on players’ lives, faith

04 Sep

Dynamic Catholic event in Barre

A Find Your Greatness program last month at St. Monica Parish in Barre focused on four habits to [...]

04 Sep

Catholic missionaries bring Jesus to Baltimore streets

28 Aug

English bishop finds concrete ways to encourage eco-friendly practices

28 Aug

Pope: Proclaim God’s love through care for needy

28 Aug

Eucharistic Adoration in Burlington

27 Aug

Syriac Catholic Church reestablishes Diocese in northern Iraq

The Real Presence: What do Catholics believe and how Church can respond

25 Aug

August saint: Louis IX of France

23 Aug

Institute offers free online video series on thought of St. Thomas Aquinas

The Thomistic Institute in Washington has launched "Aquinas 101," a free online video course that [...]

19 Aug

Christ’s love gives hope to forgotten ones, cardinal says

15 Aug

Assumption feast invites people to look to heaven with hope, pope says

02 Aug

Edmundite brother hooked on fly tying, fly fishing; helps veterans heal

02 Aug

Washington a city of religious sites, not just monuments to government

01 Aug

Book review: ‘On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer’

“On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer.” By Antonin Scalia. New York: Crown Forum, 2019. 227 [...]

Building community as digital disciples

25 Jul

Online presence a powerful tool for parishes

23 Jul

Corpus Christi Parish brings ‘Light of the World’ to parishioners

Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish in St. Johnsbury, Lyndonville and Danville are hoping to [...]

22 Jul

Africa needs courageous Catholics to tackle its challenges, speakers say

Natural Family Planning Awareness Week: July 21–27

Hearing God’s word in scripture and prayer

18 Jul

Lectoring helps youth feel connected to Mass, community

17 Jul

Go out and spread the Good News

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The “call to discipleship” is a universal call to love, one [...]

17 Jul

Young people’s activism is sign of hope for Earth, says Cardinal Turkson

16 Jul

Vatican Museums loan da Vinci work for special anniversary

16 Jul

Mother Cabrini’s ministry to immigrants called ‘more essential’ than ever

New youth ministry guidelines

The Diocese of Burlington is in the process of moving reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation to [...]

14 Jul

New parish catechetical leader certification

All hymns, all the time: ‘Great Catholic Music’ makes streaming debut

Catholics hear hymns in church, but hardly ever on the radio. Now they can augment their weekly [...]

Parishes ‘richer’ because of Lay Formation Leadership Program graduates

New respect life coordinator

Maggie Eisenbarth always has been pro-life because she always has loved babies and things that were [...]

South America’s Amazon: culturally diverse, globally important

Reimagining religious education

Two sides of one coin

Father Kevin Chalifoux

For God’s children, it all begins with an invitation

With miracle confirmed in Sheen cause, plans for beatification can begin

05 Jul

July saint: Elizabeth of Portugal

If the beatitude “Blessed are the peacemakers” could be applied to anyone, it would be Elizabeth of [...]

02 Jul

Providing welcoming spaces in worship places

Striving for Spirit-led youth and young adult ministry

Family Day at St. Anne’s Shrine

29 Jun

United in Christ by the Holy Spirit

28 Jun

Desecration in Richford

27 Jun

Christian community a place of welcome, solidarity, pope says

25 Jun

Family Day Retreat in Troy focuses on ‘Love, Live in Me’

24 Jun

Catholic Leadership Institute Update

Laity’s faith, gifts shine through parish faith enrichment offerings

Movie review: ‘Emanuel’

On June 17, 2015, a security camera captured the image of Dylann Roof walking into the Emanuel [...]

13 Jun

Embracing the laity as the ‘hands’ and ‘feet’ of the Church

11 Jun

Data on young people leaving the Church

10 Jun

Book review: ‘Three Rules for Living a Good Life: A Game Plan for after Graduation’

“Three Rules for Living a Good Life: A Game Plan for after Graduation.” By Lou Holtz. Indiana: Ave [...]

10 Jun

The ‘Divine Artist’

09 Jun

‘Veni Sancte Spiritus’

09 Jun

United in Christ by the Holy Spirit

Walking together, Christians experience unity in diversity, pope says

The seal of confession

04 Jun

U.N. declares special day to remember victims of violence against religion

03 Jun

Ordinations to the priesthood

30 May

Painting portraits of modern saints ‘has changed’ artist’s spiritual life

29 May

Catholic Communication Campaign helps Church evangelize, inform Catholics

Catholic communications in all forms — print, digital, broadcast, social media — are essential to [...]

Montreal archbishop, religious leaders oppose Quebec’s secularism bill

15 May

Jesus is always ready to help free people from evil, pope says

Not ruling on apparitions, pope allows official pilgrimages to Medjugorje

10 May

Movie review: ‘Tolkien’

By turns lyrical and moving, "Tolkien" (Fox Searchlight) is a sophisticated profile of the future [...]

09 May

Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability

08 May

Stronger together: Family faith formation

Quebec considering Canada’s strictest law governing religious symbols

03 May

May Saints: Sts. Philip and James

In the month of May, the Church celebrates two more of Jesus' Apostles — Philip and James. While we [...]

02 May

Being Catholic online: Is there a theology of social media?

Sites like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are known for generating belligerent, hurtful arguments. [...]

God never tricks, traps or tempts people to sin, Pope Francis says

30 Apr

What role can social media play in evangelization?

28 Apr

Book review: ‘101 Surprising Facts About the Bible’

25 Apr

A call to relationship

24 Apr

Following in his footsteps

23 Apr

Discipleship in a collapsing world

22 Apr

Discipleship: Bob Begley serves at Martha’s Community Kitchen

21 Apr

April Saint: St. Anselm

Anyone who knew St. Anselm as a typical pleasure loving youth might have been surprised at just how [...]

On Good Friday, papal preacher says cross brings hope to the oppressed

Discipleship is for everyone

18 Apr

‘A new method of fishing:’ Parish social media

18 Apr

Pope to priests: Best place to be is among the people

Bishop Coyne’s Chrism Mass homily

Cause for celebration: Bishop deGoesbriand to be recommended for sainthood

16 Apr

Hundreds gather for Chrism Mass at cathedral

Digital academy accepting registrations

The Diocese of Burlington’s St. Therese of Lisieux Digital Academy is an online diocesan Catholic [...]

14 Apr

Embrace the cross, trust God will triumph, pope says on Palm Sunday

Catholic medical association forming

A Catholic medical association is forming in Burlington and will have its first event, evening [...]

All are debtors before God’s love, forgiveness, pope says

09 Apr

New York Giants coach gives pointers on prayer, faith to Catholic men

Beauty in the liturgy

Bennington-area churches notify their ‘flock’ via Flocknotes

07 Apr

Bishop to New Jersey convocation: It’s ‘opening day’ for missionary discipleship

Bishop Marshall School plans to expand

Bishop John A. Marshall School in Morrisville has announced plans to expand its current building to [...]

USCCB leaders say apostolic exhortation a call to invest in young people

Spreading ‘Good News’ beyond the pews

Spread mercy, build fraternity, pope urges Morocco’s Christian minority

Catholic Leadership Institute

Lay Formation Leadership Program taking applications

Essex parishes enjoying benefits of merger

Parish catechetical leader grateful for ‘amazing journey’

National Trust: One-third of Canada’s churches to close within 10 years

High school retreat at St. Anne’s Shrine

Schooled in social media

Of the two biggest marketing tools used by Jennifer Nordenson, vice principal/director of [...]

So you want to be a disciple?

24 Mar

The meaning of discipleship

During a walk in a park, I came across a small grove of oak trees that had blanketed the ground [...]

RCIA: A time of formation, joy

19 Mar

What makes a parish vibrant?

A journey through Lent

For Lent, Irish Catholics urged to abandon ‘weapons of mass distraction’

Disciples and saints

12 Mar

Montpelier warming shelter

11 Mar

10 Mar

Biblical reflection on a ‘vibrant’ parish

09 Mar

Major makeover of Montreal oratory to give visitors ‘a new experience’

07 Mar

March saints: Sts. Felicity and Perpetua

Though their names may not be as familiar to us today, the story of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity and [...]

06 Mar

Lent begins with reminder of all that fades away, pope says

06 Mar

Diocesan Synod overview

04 Mar

Disciples Make Disciples

How do you live as a disciple?

28 Feb

Bishop ‘touched emotionally’ by film on Father Tolton’s boyhood, family

27 Feb

Death penalty a ‘grave’ violation of human right to life, pope says

27 Feb

Discipleship, feasibility surveys to help Diocese establish plan

26 Feb

Poll: Big majorities of Democrats, young people reject late-term abortion

25 Feb

Summit emphasizes global nature of abuse crisis, need to put victims first

25 Feb

Vermont Catholic Men’s Conference

21 Feb

Obituary: Father Leonidas Bernard Laroche

21 Feb

Parish youth groups

As the Diocese of Burlington begins transitioning to sixth grade confirmation, many parishes are [...]

20 Feb

To know God is to know love, pope says

Sainthood causes of Blessed Newman, Cardinal Mindszenty advance

Live ‘Laudato Si’’ this Lent

Caritas reps from Latin America look for ways to build on ‘Laudato Si”

Bishop Coyne to have ‘office hours’ for Vermont Catholics

Orleans and Rutland Catholic Town Meetings

Apologists outline helpful responses to criticisms of Catholic faith

06 Feb

Witness to Christ with love, pope tells Catholics on Arabian Peninsula

04 Feb

And I Will Give You Shepherds

03 Feb

South Burlington Catholic Town Meeting

30 Jan

Statement of the Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne regarding H.57

28 Jan

Catholic Schools: Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed

27 Jan

Respect Life Rally in Montpelier

25 Jan

Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion

22 Jan

Diocesan Synod final session

Total surrender to Jesus

Rally for Life in Montpelier

Archbishop: ‘Let’s pray we can be effective witnesses’ for life, love, mercy

15 Jan

Ministry to French-speaking New Americans strengthens faith, community

Love for God and neighbor

Shutdown won’t deter crowds from marching for life in nation’s capital

St. Albans Catholic Town Meeting

The mission of the laity

06 Jan

Epiphany

06 Jan

‘The Holy Spirit is at work’ at the Catholic Center at the University of Vermont

The spiritual law of causality

03 Jan

Permanent Diaconate Formation classes to begin

Hospitality ministry nurtures welcoming parish community

31 Dec

Catholic Town Meetings

30 Dec

Love is at the heart of the Church’s social mission

26 Dec

In Christmas message, pope prays for peace

25 Dec

Pope at Christmas: Come to the manger with love, charity, simplicity

24 Dec

The Radiant Light of Christ

22 Dec

Woman hopes exhibit of her creches will help all focus on gifts of Jesus

20 Dec

Vermont Cursillo ‘dormant’

20 Dec

Annual ‘9 Days for Life’ prayer, action campaign Jan. 14-22

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the annual "9 Days for Life" prayer and [...]

18 Dec

CatholicTV to Air Christmas Masses

Father Thomas Merton still has impact on people of all faiths, priest says

How do you help others?

Final Mass at Immaculate Conception Church

11 Dec

Year of the Family recap

The Diocese of Burlington’s Year of the Family was a year filled with family-friendly activities, [...]

10 Dec

Pope: Prepare for Christ’s birth by recognizing mistakes, sowing peace

10 Dec

Diocesan Synod December update

Corpus Christi Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA

29 Nov

Canadian Church to begin using new French translation of Our Father Dec. 2

29 Nov

Catholics in region devastated by Boko Haram have ‘unshakable faith’

28 Nov

Catholic groups pledge to make Church’s voice heard at climate conference

Kingdom based on love, not power, brings true peace, pope says

Prayer, Eucharist and Thanksgiving

Helping the poor is not a papal fad, but a duty, pope says

Pope makes surprise visit to mobile clinic in St. Peter’s Square

15 Nov

Second session of the Diocesan Synod

15 Nov

Bishops give go-ahead to Sister Thea Bowman sainthood effort

14 Nov

Bishops approve pastoral against racism

13 Nov

Rosary maker grows own beads

12 Nov

Third session of Diocesan Synod focuses on communications

08 Nov

Father Christopher Micale: Returning to the Eucharist

Equestrian order supports Holy Land Catholics

Cultivating a mature friendship with Christ

06 Nov

Pope focuses on ‘good politics’ for 2019 World Peace Day message

05 Nov

Audio, large-print resources can help elderly parishioners

Bible has power to transform lives, pope says

Program for Catholics who are separated or divorced

Obituary: Msgr. Wendell Searles

Response to sexual abuse crisis tops agenda for USCCB fall assembly

March for Life in January will emphasize ‘pro-life is pro-science’

Next year's March for Life plans to fortify its pro-life message with science that proves life [...]

Women’s voice needed to fight clericalism, cardinal says

The Church needs to further integrate women into ecclesial life to confront the problems of [...]

16 Oct

Catholic Faith Formation Day

15 Oct

Vermont Catholic Women’s Retreat

Coverage of Diocesan Synod

12 Oct

Beautiful Milton church windows

Rise of secularization

Supreme Court examines dementia, health issues in death penalty cases

Benedictine Brothers and Pure Water for the World

Religious education and catechesis

09 Oct

Abuse crisis, role of women recurring themes at synod, members say

Mercy, love can heal wounded marriages, pope says

Bishop’s letter on upcoming Diocesan Synod

Diocesan Synod to begin in Vermont

04 Oct

Synod of Bishops in Rome

Survey: How do you witness the Catholic faith?

Guardian angels are life’s traveling companions, pope says

Embracing Catholicism

More than a Year of Creation

Mary shows way to unity in Church, bishop of Lourdes says in Jordan

25 Sep

Montpelier Catholic Daughters help Kurn Hattin students

A journey back to faith after divorce

17 Sep

Beyond the statistics

17 Sep

Totus Tuus: vacation bible school with value

Finding Christ in the check-out line

11 Sep

Holy Land pilgrimage with Father Jon Schnobrich

11 Sep

The parish that facilitates conversion

10 Sep

Pope praises evangelization through prayer, care for creation, welcome

07 Sep

Humble service and merciful love

06 Sep

Shining a light on St. Paul: Archaeological site renovated

05 Sep

Deacon Garrow ‘Prays it Forward’

03 Sep

Pope: Pray, act to protect clean water, guarantee access to it

03 Sep

Encountering beauty in the liturgy

01 Sep

November workshop to support divorced, separated Catholics

In response to Pope Francis’ appeal for “a ministry to care for those whose marital relationship [...]

26 Aug

At Knock shrine, pope again begs forgiveness for betrayal of abuse

Work of the Holy Spirit

16 Aug

‘A moral catastrophe’

07 Aug

August saint: St. Cajetan

31 Jul

Year of the Family Conference

Reflecting Pope Francis’ call to share the Gospel of the good news of the family, the premier event [...]

30 Jul

Nigerian archbishop hopes relic of saint with Vermont connection will help heal violence-stricken country

25 Jul

50th anniversary of ‘Humanae Vitae’

24 Jul

Society for the Propagation of the Faith

Simple act of providing jugs of water in desert prevents migrant deaths

18 Jul

Jesuit aims to stem decline of faith with launch of catechetical website

Bill Gavin to provide music at ‘SoulFest: Music, Love, Action’ in New Hampshire

A chance encounter at a diocesan event led to an exciting first-time invitation for William Gavin, [...]

Transforming our evangelization strategies

05 Jul

Society of St. Edmund 175th anniversary Mass

03 Jul

Bishops end border visit, call reunification of children urgent

Another busy year ends for Supreme Court with all eyes on next term

19 Jun

Young Catholics need Church that listens

Bishop Coyne at USCCB meeting: ‘Our Catholic people need to be not just inspired, but informed’

07 Jun

Bishop Coyne signs U.S. Catholic Climate Declaration

28 May

Veterans found ‘life-changing,’ ‘healing’ experience at Lourdes

Sharing smiles and sandwiches

Movie Review: ‘Pope Francis: A Man of His Word’

07 May

Sometimes it takes a death to reveal greatness

03 May

Pope: Catholic media must not fall behind in digital age

In an age when technology is ever-evolving, Catholic news organizations must be willing to adapt to [...]

Laetare Living: Joy in Ministry

Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist at UVM

Restoration, renovation at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church

16 Apr

Diocesan synod update

13 Apr

With God, self-knowledge enables service in the world

Extraordinary minister workshops

A Game Changing Moment for the Church in the United States?

USCCB president praises pope for ‘powerful words’ calling all to holiness

A vocation of mercy

By Sister Constance Veit, LSP I grew up Catholic without ever hearing about the Divine [...]

Upcoming apostolic exhortation: ‘Rejoice and Be Glad’

Companions of the Cross priest brings relics to Montpelier

Maryknoll marks centennial of first ‘sending’ of missioners

Living Easter: Help others carry crosses

Easter Vigil: ‘Mother of all Vigils’

27 Mar

God’s persistent call

25 Mar

‘Cry out,’ pope tells young people at Palm Sunday Mass

Taize Prayer in Bennington

22 Mar

Recipe: Resurrection Rolls

19 Mar

New diocesan website launched

19 Mar

Liberating commitment

18 Mar

Sacrificial ministry is incomplete without the cross

Caution: This article concerns working with the poor, the homeless, the mentally ill and addicts. [...]

07 Mar

Giving up Facebook for Lent

Responding to editors' requests for a regular sampling of current commentary from around the [...]

05 Mar