Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington Burlington, Vermont
Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington Burlington, Vermont
The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion will be celebrated by Bishop Coyne on the First Sunday at Lent at St. Joseph’s Cathedral. During the Rite of Election, the Church “elects” those seeking full initiation into the Church through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter. The Church also recognizes those already-baptized Christians seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church and pledges the support of prayer as they journey toward Full Communion in the Catholic Church. Friends and family of those participating in the…
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The Chrism Mass will be held Tuesday, April 4, at 11:00 am at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Burlington. At this special Mass celebrated by Bishop Coyne, the Oil of Chrism is consecrated, the Oils of Catechumens and the Sick are blessed, and the priests within the Diocese of Burlington recommit themselves to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. Parish representatives may pick up the holy oils for their parishes after the Mass in the lower chapel. A reception will…
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