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Tag: Vocations

Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Patricia Murtagh, RSM
Category: Vermont
How does your faith call you to serve those in need?
Category: Vermont
First Saturday Masses in St. Johnsbury include prayers about addiction
Category: Vermont
Father Luke Austin enjoys serving in a rural diocese
Category: respect life
The Incarnation and pro-life work
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Gertrude Myrick
Category: World
In Sierra Leone, Ebola survivors facing stigma receive support from women religious
Category: Vermont
They came to teach: The Sisters of St. Joseph in Vermont
Category: Vermont
Abbatial Blessing of Mother Benedict McLaughlin takes place in Newport
Category: Vermont
Younger U.S. priests increasingly identify as theologically conservative, politically moderate
Category: Nation
U.S. Catholics urged to promote, encourage, pray for vocations Nov. 5-11
Category: Vermont
Abbatial blessing, elevation of monastery to abbey
Category: Nation
Minnesota priest casts for souls as he leads men’s fly fishing retreat
Category: Vermont
Interregnum and diocesan administrator
Category: Vermont
Msgr. Routhier receives Anchor Award
Category: Uncategorized
‘Proper education in the faith is crucial’
Category: Vermont
Annual Priests’ Benefit Fund Collection
Category: Vermont
For Father Justin Baker, highest point of every day is celebrating Mass
Category: Vermont
Abbatial blessing, elevation of monastery to abbey
Category: Vermont
A simple request turned into a productive career
Category: Vermont
Archbishop Coyne prepares to leave Vermont
Category: Nation
New stage for U.S. seminarians focuses on human and spiritual formation
Category: Vermont
Father Maurice Roy celebrates 50th anniversary of ordination
Category: Vermont
Vatican astronomer helps NASA in historic mission to study asteroid
Category: Nation
Surviving 9/11 attacks left ‘no questions about the reality of God,’ says deacon
Category: Vermont
Rooted in faith
Category: Vermont
The seminary process at a glance
Category: Vermont
‘They feed us, we feed them’
Category: Vermont
Father Harlow entertains residents of Winooski residential care community with piano program
Category: Uncategorized
Officials from the archbishop
Category: Uncategorized
Bring generations together this summer
Category: Vermont
‘God takes care of the poor’
Category: Vermont
Former Waterbury parishioner ordained to priesthood in Ohio
Category: Vermont
Priest from India feeds the body, nourishes the soul
Category: Vermont
Gardening is opportunity for spiritual reflection for Father Chittilappilly
Category: Vermont
Deacon Scilla celebrates 20th anniversary of ordination
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Deacon Stephen Ratte
Category: Nation
Hawaii doctor answers call to be consecrated virgin, ‘living and working in the world’
Category: Nation
From Ukraine to Philadelphia streets, Basilian sister’s ‘restless love of the poor’ drives her
Category: Uncategorized
Obituary: Sister Germaine Richer
Category: Vermont
At Chrism Mass bishop acknowledges, thanks 5 priests celebrating golden jubilees
Category: Uncategorized
Chrism Mass
Category: Vermont
New era begins at Our Lady of Ephesus House of Prayer
Category: World
Church of Ireland aims to boost priestly vocations with new program
Category: Vermont
St. Mark’s meal service program
Category: Vermont
Diocesan formation opportunities information sessions
Category: Nation
Basketball teammates now religious sisters
Category: Uncategorized
Show and Tell: The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
Category: Vermont
Vocationist pastor enjoys multi-faceted ministry in Northeast Kingdom
Category: World
Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and oldest known person in world, dies in France at age 118
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Gail Anne Jarvis, RSM
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Msgr. Roland Rivard
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Father Joseph Lively
Category: Nation
First deaf priest in U.S. visits Minnesota parish, inspires Jesuit novice
Category: Nation
Dominican order sees surge in vocations from Providence College graduates
Category: Uncategorized
A new Thanksgiving meaning
Category: Vermont
‘The multiplication of the socks’
Category: Nation
Collection to aid Catholic aging religious
Category: Nation
‘Can’t not do it,’ says Sister Prejean of her fight to end death penalty
Category: Vermont
Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist teach about the Eucharist
Category: Vermont
Bishop ordains 7 permanent deacons
Category: Vermont
Catholic Variety Show
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne to ordain 7 permanent deacons in October
Category: Vermont
‘The Blessed Sacrament is at the heart of my priesthood’
Category: Uncategorized
True disciples are ‘teachable of God’
Category: Uncategorized
The best is yet to come
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Father Charles Davignon
Category: Saints
New documentary on Sister Thea Bowman highlights her faith, justice work
Category: Vermont
Sister Marie Amata Mass of Thanksgiving
Category: Vermont
Priests celebrating special anniversaries
Category: Vermont
Celebrating Mass has never failed to move Father Bernard Gaudreau’s heart
Category: Vermont
Summer Reflection Series at St. Anne’s Shrine
Category: Uncategorized
Honor elders creatively
Category: Vermont
‘For this is my body, which will be given up for you’
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Father Donald Ravey
Category: Vermont
2 Edmundite priests celebrate golden jubilees
Category: Vermont
Father Caldwell’s first Mass
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne ordains 2 priests at cathedral
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne scheduled to ordain 2 priests in May
Category: Saints
Foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary to be canonized
Category: Vermont
Society of Divine Vocations founder to be canonized
Category: World
Vatican releases pope’s message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Category: Vermont
Special American flag
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Father Richard Tinney
Category: Vermont
How do you share your faith?
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Janice Ryan, RSM
Category: Vermont
Bishop Christopher Coyne’s remarks regarding the passing of Sister Janice Ryan
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne scheduled to ordain 2 priests in May
Category: Vermont
Father Gratton shares faith as Vermont Army National Guard chaplain
Category: Uncategorized
The Most Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist and the sound of silence
Category: Vermont
Edmundite Father Carter studies the Church through a historical lens
Category: Nation
Seminarian who taught in Ukraine urges prayers for peace
Category: Nation
Mercy sister talks about Black Catholicism, her faith and life of ‘firsts’
Category: Uncategorized
Joy and encouraging vocations
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Deacon Clifford Chagnon
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Deacon Christopher Keough
Category: Uncategorized
World Day of the Sick
Category: Vermont
The Sisters of Mercy in Vermont
Category: Vermont
Message from Bishop Christopher Coyne to all priests/deacons regarding Covid-19 policy
Category: Uncategorized
Answering God’s call to purity of spirit
Category: Vermont
Father Charles Ranges: ‘I have never lost my enthusiasm for being a priest’
Category: Uncategorized
‘Let us cherish’ the elderly
Category: World
BBC names Myanmar nun to list of 100 most influential, inspiring women
Category: Vermont
Church must address the spiritual needs of the elderly
Category: Uncategorized
‘As we grow, so must our faith’
Category: Uncategorized
An American way to celebrate Thanksgiving
Category: Vermont
St. Albans native makes perpetual profession as School Sister of Christ the King
Category: Uncategorized
Catholic contributors to the sciences
Category: Vermont
Vocation Night
Category: Vermont
Seminarians as students
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne ordains permanent deacon, transitional deacon
Category: Vermont
Msgr. Lavalley — a priest for 57 years: ‘I love it’
Category: Uncategorized
Seeing a vocation discovered
Category: Vermont
Priest learned importance of ‘fidelity to responsibilities’ from his father

Before his son ever mentioned a desire to become a priest, Kevin Chalifoux of Spencer, [...]

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Category: Vermont
Essex priest treasures being ‘Father’ to his flock
Category: Vermont
Bishop deGoësbriand as father of a Diocese
Category: Nation
U.S. missionary nuns fly home after quake to organize shipment to Haiti
Category: Nation
Nuncio urges young people in vocational discernment to realize their gifts
Category: Nation
St. Albans native makes perpetual profession as School Sister of Christ the King
Category: Vermont
Deacon Kendall focuses on service to family, Church and others
Category: Nation
A clergy milestone: Milwaukee deacon experiences zero-g at 35,000 feet
Category: Vermont
A ‘great’ day in Island Pond: St. James the Greater community marks 150th anniversary
Category: Vermont
Former Vermont FOCUS missionary to enter Sisters of Life
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne ordains 1 priest, 1 transitional deacon
Category: Vermont
Bishop to ordain a priest and a transitional deacon
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Father Raymond Doherty, SSE
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Deacon Thomas Cooney
Category: World
With book launch, Jesuits prepare to celebrate Ignatian Year
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Father John Hamilton
Category: Vermont
Newport pastor expresses ‘super joy’ founder of order to be canonized
Category: Vatican
Pope approves canonizations
Category: Vermont
Immigration issues force major clergy, parish realignments
Category: Vermont
Sister Irene Duchesneau RHSJ
Category: Nation
At 108, Dominican sister doesn’t feel her age
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Irene Rivard, fcscj
Category: Vermont
Diocesan opportunities for adult formation
Category: Vermont
‘Sincerely’ devoted to St. Joseph
Category: Vermont
Father Gratton promoted
Category: Vermont
Care packages for Father Gratton
Category: Vermont
St. Joseph has special meaning to Father Joseph Sanderson
Category: Uncategorized
‘Our words are to be at the service of the Divine Word’
Category: Vermont
Sisters of St. Joseph have strong devotion to their patron saint
Category: Nation
Florida deacon calls others to join him in praying rosary to save lives
Category: Nation
Retire? At age 102, California deacon says he’s not ready
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Rita Hammond, RSM
Category: Saints
Passionist priest, relative of English princes, takes step closer to sainthood
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Germaine Compagna, RSM
Category: Saints
Vocationists await canonization of founder
Category: Uncategorized
World Day of the Sick
Category: Vermont
Vietnamese seminarians
Category: Vermont
Mater Dei Parish church coordinators
Category: Vermont
Continuing to celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ
Category: Uncategorized
You are loved; you are not alone
Category: Vermont
Brattleboro pastor oversees busy parish that does many charitable works
Category: Vermont
For Father Cummings, priesthood adds up to meaningful life
Category: Uncategorized
Proclaiming the ‘Gospel of Life’
Category: Nation
Like their counterparts a century ago, seminarians serve others amid pandemic
Category: Vermont
A journey from teaching to preaching
Category: Vermont
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults thriving in Rutland despite pandemic
Category: Uncategorized
Unforgettable lessons
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Holy Cross Father Vincent Coppola
Category: Uncategorized
Bishop Coyne ordains 4 permanent deacons
Category: Vermont
4 to be ordained to permanent diaconate
Category: Vermont
Bishop de Goësbriand the teacher
Category: Vermont
A seminary education
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Marguerite Blais
Category: Vermont
Father Harlow and 1,000+ pairs of socks
Category: Uncategorized
Finding God in the pandemic
Category: Vermont
Toward priesthood
Category: Vermont
Edmundites reflect on racism, service in South
Category: Vermont
A step closer to priesthood
Category: Nation
Priest’s love of math, baseball helps him develop new stat measures
Category: Vermont
Msgr. Lavalley’s letter to St. Stephen parishioners ‘speaks to his compassion’
Category: Vermont
Msgr. Bourgeois and online programming
Category: Vermont
Thoughts from Msgr. McDermott
Category: Vermont
Quinn D’Andrea accepted as FOCUS missionary
Category: Vermont
Inspired by saints
Category: Vermont
Holy oils blessed at Chrism Mass
Category: Uncategorized
Are you fascinated and captivated by Jesus Christ?
Category: Vermont
Father Rensch’s online series ‘Symbols and Saints’
Category: Vermont
A heart on fire for Christ
Category: World
Consecrated virgins
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Theresa Ste. Marie
Category: Nation
CARA study on new ordinands spots trends worth watching
Category: Vermont
Deacons launch Spiritual Listening Ministry during pandemic
Category: Nation
Siblings say their call to religious vocation finds strong family support
Category: Uncategorized
Holy Longing
Category: Nation
Love of baking, culinary skills, prayer make religious brother a winner
Category: Nation
Sisters’ work during 1918 Spanish flu seen as model for crisis today
Category: Vermont
Stowe church inspires devotion to Brother Dutton
Category: Vermont
Chaplain, clinician have important role in Burlington Fire Department
Category: World
Vincentians play key role in U.N. commission’s focus on world’s homeless
Category: World
Dominican brothers use ultramodern means to teach order’s ancient music
Category: Uncategorized
Discernment: Listening for God in the real world
Category: Vermont
Holy Spirit at work in teacher’s call to priesthood
Category: Uncategorized
The language of love and service
Category: Vermont
Fairfax seminarian display
Category: Uncategorized
Family prayer, reading lives of saints inspire vocations, sister says
Category: Vatican
In time of crisis, Church must be renewed, U.S. archbishop says
Category: Vermont
National Vocation Awareness Week
Category: Uncategorized
Learning to listen and listening to learn
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Sheila Ann Daly, SSJ
Category: Vermont
Edmundite priest says his life has been about serving God, God’s people
Category: Saints
Canonization is chance for campus groups to ‘reclaim’ name
Category: Vermont
Vermont woman professes final vows as Sister of Life
Category: Vermont
Vermont priest, 90, credits longevity, mobility, memory to staying active
Category: Vermont
Youth ministry fostered priestly vocation for Father Forman
Category: Uncategorized
Discipleship: Being vs. doing
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Father Francis Xavier McMahon, SSE
Category: Nation
Woman religious makes inroads in eradicating cholera in Haiti
Category: Nation
Indianapolis Colts’ chaplain focuses on players’ lives, faith
Category: Vatican
Back to school Italian style: Papal greeting and gelato quests
Category: Vermont
Edmundite brother hooked on fly tying, fly fishing; helps veterans heal
Category: Vermont
Effective preaching can change lives
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Agathe Deslauriers, FCSCJ
Category: Vermont
Directing vocations
Category: Vermont
Father Robert Little

People have told Robert Little he would make a good priest since he was a fifth-grade altar server, [...]

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Category: Vermont
Father Kevin Chalifoux
Category: Vermont
30 years a priest
Category: Vermont
Parish vocation ministry
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne ordains 2 priests
Category: Vermont
What makes a parish vibrant?
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Bernadette Desrochers, CND
Category: Vermont
Ordinations to the priesthood
Category: Vermont
Mount St. Mary and the Sisters of Mercy
Category: Vermont
‘The Permanent Deacon: An Ancient Order, A Dynamic Present, A Hopeful Future’
Category: Vatican
Jesus is always ready to help free people from evil, pope says
Category: Vatican
Pope discusses deaconesses, need for nuns to be servants not ‘maids’
Category: Vatican
Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability
Category: Nation
Incoming U.S. priests had varied professions before entering seminary
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Jane Frances Matte
Category: Vermont
Edmundites celebrate Religious Brothers Day, May 1
Category: Vermont
Follower or disciple: What’s the difference?
Category: World
A look at the College of Cardinals after Polish cardinal’s 80th birthday
Category: Nation
Women religious as spiritual mothers
Category: Vermont
A call to relationship
Category: Uncategorized
Following in his footsteps
Category: Vermont
Religious orders’ charisms form lay discipleship
Category: Vermont
Vermont Sisters of Mercy to celebrate past, present, future
Category: Vermont
Discipleship: Bob Begley serves at Martha’s Community Kitchen
Category: Vatican
On Good Friday, papal preacher says cross brings hope to the oppressed
Category: Vermont
Discipleship is for everyone
Category: Vatican
Pope to priests: Best place to be is among the people
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne’s Chrism Mass homily
Category: World
U.S. lay missioner works to address root causes of emigration
Category: Vermont
How do you live as a disciple?
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne’s letter regarding Barre pastoral leadership
Category: Nation
‘What I do is no different than what you do,’ says award-winning sister
Category: Vermont
And I Will Give You Shepherds
Category: Vatican
Gift of fidelity
Category: Vermont
Essex Junction Catholic Town Meeting

More than 100 people joined Burlington Bishop Christopher J. Coyne at Holy Family Parish Hall in [...]

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Category: Vermont
Diocesan Synod final session
Category: Vermont
Love for God and neighbor
Category: Nation
Keep bringing Christ to others, archbishop tells SEEK conference
Category: Vermont
Permanent Diaconate Formation classes to begin
Category: Uncategorized
‘But that’s not my mom’
Category: Nation
Father Thomas Merton still has impact on people of all faiths, priest says
Category: Vermont
How do you help others?
Category: Vermont
Caring for the Earth with solar power
Category: Nation
Women religious prepare for Christmas with German Catholic tradition
Category: Vermont
Corpus Christi Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA
Category: World
Catholics in region devastated by Boko Haram have ‘unshakable faith’
Category: World
Kingdom based on love, not power, brings true peace, pope says
Category: Vermont
Life is Precious Trip
Category: Nation
Prayer, Eucharist and Thanksgiving
Category: Vermont
Sisters of Mercy celebrate jubilees
Category: Vermont
Father Christopher Micale: Returning to the Eucharist
Category: World
Equestrian order supports Holy Land Catholics
Category: Vermont
Decoding ‘the call’
Category: Vermont
Cultivating a mature friendship with Christ
Category: World
Pope focuses on ‘good politics’ for 2019 World Peace Day message
Category: Vermont
Catholic Carpool Fund
Category: Vermont
National Vocation Awareness Week
Category: Vermont
God is always constant
Category: Reviews
Movie review: ‘Indivisible’
Category: Vermont
Permanent Diaconate news
Category: Uncategorized
Sometimes God speaks through a tap on the shoulder
Category: Vermont
Beauty’s witness
Category: Nation
Response to sexual abuse crisis tops agenda for USCCB fall assembly
Category: Vermont
Witnessing his faith
Category: Vatican
Women’s voice needed to fight clericalism, cardinal says

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

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Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Virginia Cain, RSM
Category: Vermont
In God’s time
Category: Reviews
Book review: ‘On the Ignatian Way’
Category: World
Conversion in a Mayan outpost
Category: Nation
Anniversary of 9/11 marked with moments of silence, prayer, Masses
Category: Vermont
Holy Land pilgrimage with Father Jon Schnobrich
Category: Vermont
The parish that facilitates conversion
Category: World
Pope praises evangelization through prayer, care for creation, welcome
Category: Vermont
‘It is not enough to apologize:’ Initial response to the scandals and sin rocking our Church
Category: Vermont
The rosary: A prayer for anyone, anywhere, anytime
Category: Nation
Sexual abuse is always intolerable, regardless of the circumstances
Category: Vermont
Steubenville East Conference
Category: Vermont
Building a culture of vocations
Category: Vermont
An interview with newly ordained Father Steven Marchand
Category: Vermont
Vermonter ordained at St. Vincent Archabbey Basilica
Category: Vermont
No vacation from vocation
Category: Vermont
Society of St. Edmund elects new superior general
Category: Uncategorized
Created in community
Category: Nation
New book highlights ministry of deacons
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne’s 2018 ordination homily
Category: Vermont
Bishop Coyne ordains 1 priest, 2 transitional deacons
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Ann M. O’Leary
Category: Vermont
Lives of love
Category: Vermont
Cultivating priestly vocations
Category: Vermont
Missionaries of Mercy
Category: Nation
Laetare Living: Joy in Ministry
Category: Vermont
Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist at UVM
Category: Vermont
Highlight: The Giroux Family
Category: Vermont
Diocesan synod update
Category: Vermont
Obituary: Sister Yvonne Martell
Category: Vermont
Vocational discernment
Category: Vermont
Companions of the Cross priest brings relics to Montpelier
Category: Uncategorized
Sacrificial ministry is incomplete without the cross

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

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Category: Vermont
‘Array of Hope’ brings message of hope to Vermont

A ray of hope for the future of the Catholic Church was shining bright at St. Michael School in [...]

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Category: Vermont
Vocation story: Edmundite Father David Cray
Category: World
Don’t wait to be perfect to answer vocational call, pope says
Category: Vermont
Pre-priesthood professions
Category: Vermont
“Extern” Priests Serving in Vermont
Category: Vermont
Fostering a “Culture of Vocations”

(Vermont Catholic/Cori Fugere Urban) Rhonda Gruenewald, author of “Hundredfold: A Guide to Parish [...]

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Vietnamese Seminary Candidates
Category: Nation
Vocation in the Church: Universal and Primary