Burlington, Vermont
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not [...]
"The time has come for a new jubilee when once more the Holy Door will be flung open to invite [...]
‘Easter Duty’ My dear family in Christ, Those of us of a certain age likely remember [...]
‘How is my Lent going?’ My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Now might be a good time to [...]
My dear friends in Christ, While our thoughts may be preoccupied with the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras [...]
St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte will offer a new retreat Oct. 29-31, “Finding God as Companion in [...]
Ella Walker, 16, a homeschooler from Jericho, is the winner of the Diocese of Burlington’s Totus [...]
One of the newest permanent deacons serving the Diocese of Burlington will be the guest speaker at [...]
In 1998, St. John’s Abbey and University commissioned renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson to [...]
In a joint effort to follow Jesus’ teachings and engage in works of mercy, the church communities [...]
“Creation: A Catholic’s Guide to God and the Universe.” By Christopher T. Baglow. Indiana: Ave [...]
Beyond any doubt, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine constitutes a deliberate war of aggression. Hence, [...]
On Tuesday evenings throughout Lent, A Service of Scripture and Song in the Tradition of Taize [...]
Burlington Bishop Christopher Coyne will be the first U.S. bishop to lead Rosary Thursday, an [...]
In addition to in-person Masses for Christmas, Masses can be streamed online or viewed on [...]
“Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story,” a movie night and panel discussion, will take place [...]
As a child, my parents gave me two very oversized, illustrated books of Scripture – one of Old [...]
On the last Thursday of each month, Marion Mulhall, founder of Worldpriest Global Apostolate, [...]
With summer on the horizon, a dozen parishes are gearing up for Totus Tuus, a week-long summer [...]
Parishioners of the Essex Catholic Community have gotten on board a new Meal Train Ministry. The [...]
It has been a full year of praying the rosary online and Valerie Parzyck is even more energized to [...]
The Solemnity of St. Joseph ranks as a high holiday for Catholics on March 19. The Scripture [...]
Christ is risen! Alleluia! He is truly risen! Alleluia. As much as we focus on the events [...]
We don’t often hear this during Lent but this week we do: Rejoice! The fourth Sunday of Lent is [...]
When I say the “Ten Commandments,” what comes to your mind? For some, it might be memories of [...]
I pray that this reflection finds you enjoying a fruitful Lent thus far. We may only be one week [...]
During this Lenten season we are reminded that we are invited to be with Christ in the desert where [...]
The 150th anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph as patron of the universal Church was [...]
Happy and blessed new year! Let’s hope that 2021 brings with it an end to the global pandemic, [...]
In a rare outing to investigate a park near my home, I discovered a perfect place to walk – a [...]
Mercy Corps, a newly formed group of parishioners at St. John Vianney Church in South Burlington, [...]
Just as schools have faced pandemic-related challenges as they prepared to open for the 2020-21 [...]
When a book lover is stuck at home for the better part of six months, it’s likely one of their [...]
Oct. 4 is the feast of the beloved St. Francis Assisi. The Church throughout history offers us the [...]
A lovely virtual Mass, marked by the lilting tones of an equally lovely Irish monsignor, was an [...]
Regional shrines are beloved sites of devotion for pilgrims. A shrine, said Pope Francis, is “the [...]
How are we supposed to become the good soil we heard about in the Gospel this past weekend? How do [...]
On June 30 at 2 p.m., priests from throughout Vermont will join Burlington Bishop Christopher Coyne [...]
Many years ago while visiting Ocracoke Island, one of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks [...]
About five years ago Celine Thouin began attending in-person Theology on Tap gatherings at the [...]
In the midst of difficult and trying times I try to find hope and joy very ordinary situations; [...]
There’s something simple that I’d like for us to consider when we think about the Mass. Christ is [...]
“So Peter and the other disciple [John] went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the [...]
For Catholics, Holy Week is the culmination of the liturgical year. It contains the three holiest [...]
The first thing you need to know is that, if you are afraid or even just find yourself worrying a [...]
The coronavirus pandemic poses many new challenges to us and our faith. People are asking: How [...]
The Epiphany of the Lord, which celebrates the visitation of the three kings, or magi, to the baby [...]
Now that Advent has arrived, here are some ideas for Advent activities for the family. Light [...]
A Find Your Greatness program last month at St. Monica Parish in Barre focused on four habits to [...]
For many parishioners of St. Mark Parish in Burlington, time spent in the Adoration Chapel is the [...]
The individualism especially prominent in Western culture lends itself to the worst possible uses [...]
Throughout the Diocese of Burlington, many parishes are tapping into the power of social media [...]
Parishioners of Corpus Christi Parish in St. Johnsbury, Lyndonville and Danville are hoping to [...]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The “call to discipleship” is a universal call to love, one [...]
The Diocese of Burlington is in the process of moving reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation to [...]
Maggie Eisenbarth always has been pro-life because she always has loved babies and things that were [...]
In the town where I grew up, there was a small white church with a cupola bell tower, something you [...]
A wise friend once told me that in the spiritual life you are either improving and moving forward [...]
“Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. [...]
More than 200 people attended the fifth annual Family Day Retreat June 22 at Sacred Heart of Jesus [...]
Within the parishes of the Diocese of Burlington, parish faith enrichment programs come in a [...]
“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there [...]
Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk (1867-1950) is an example of discipleship for our times, though [...]
The Diocese of Burlington’s St. Therese of Lisieux Digital Academy is an online diocesan Catholic [...]
A Catholic medical association is forming in Burlington and will have its first event, evening [...]
Sometimes a little reminder can make a big difference. Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Parish [...]
Bishop John A. Marshall School in Morrisville has announced plans to expand its current building to [...]
Of the two biggest marketing tools used by Jennifer Nordenson, vice principal/director of [...]
If you’re serious about becoming a disciple, then you’re going to have to be prepared for things to [...]
During a walk in a park, I came across a small grove of oak trees that had blanketed the ground [...]
For the first time in a number of years, St Anthony Parish in White River Junction has an active [...]
Each year on Nov. 1, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints. That celebration is a [...]
I recently came across an old bulletin cover featuring the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [...]
Each year, on the First Sunday of Lent, a special liturgy takes place at the cathedral church in [...]
As the Diocese of Burlington begins transitioning to sixth grade confirmation, many parishes are [...]
“The relation to a human being is the proper metaphor for the relation to God.” — Martin Buber, [...]
On Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25, the CatholicTV Network will broadcast Christmas Masses [...]
The Diocese of Burlington’s Year of the Family was a year filled with family-friendly activities, [...]
You are the coffee. There are many traditions that signify the onset of the holiday season in a [...]
As the rich get richer, the increasing misery and cries of the poor are ignored every day, Pope [...]
Priests are often asked, “Father, how did you hear the call? How did you become a priest?” There [...]
It didn’t take long for it to happen to me once I moved to Vermont. Sure, it has happened to me [...]
Baking under the summer sun so long awaited by beach goers and lake lovers, I may be one of the [...]
If you want to grow in holiness, you must deepen your love for the Lord. But what if you say, “I [...]
For 20 years Mary-Margaret Carroll was away from the Catholic Church of her childhood, and it was [...]
In June, the U.S. Center for Disease Control reported that suicide rates throughout the United [...]
For anyone who has thought of visiting the Holy Land, Father Jon Schnobrich has just the pilgrimage [...]
A number of years ago I helped a pastor at a small country parish move a very heavy baptismal font. [...]
Forming a community of women from different backgrounds and uniting them in prayer, in care for the [...]
For many, the beauty of the Mass is unmistakable: the awe of the consecration, the magnificence of [...]
In response to Pope Francis’ appeal for “a ministry to care for those whose marital relationship [...]
Reflecting Pope Francis’ call to share the Gospel of the good news of the family, the premier event [...]
When The Society for the Propagation of the Faith was founded in Lyon, France, in 1822, its first [...]
The Diocese of Burlington has joined with other U.S. Catholic institutions in formally expressing [...]
In many parishes, prayers are offered for an increase of priestly and religious vocations and [...]
“Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize [...]
During his visits to parishes last year, many liturgical ministers told Josh Perry, director of [...]
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth [...]
“Resurrection Rolls” or “Empty Tomb Rolls” are a simple, sweet treat you can make with your [...]
Caution: This article concerns working with the poor, the homeless, the mentally ill and addicts. [...]
A ray of hope for the future of the Catholic Church was shining bright at St. Michael School in [...]
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