Tag: Evangelization and Catechesis

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

06 Apr

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

04 Apr

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?

29 Mar

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

02 Mar

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

01 Mar

Bethel’s St. Joseph display

01 Mar

01 Mar

St. Joseph of Arimathea

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

22 Feb

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

04 Jan

Continuing to celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ

04 Jan

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

26 Nov

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 [...]

07 Nov

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

01 Nov

Diocese announces pastoral associates program

01 Nov

Book review: ‘Listening for God in Everyday Life’

30 Oct

Saintly scholar or scholarly saint?

29 Oct

Counting cardinals: Congregations, continents represented increase

29 Oct

A smile, an approachability and a conversion

28 Oct

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

19 Oct

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

15 Oct

Vatican Museums’ patrons offer online, inside look at collections

14 Oct

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

05 Oct

05 Oct

Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton

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

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…’

10 Aug

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

26 Jul

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

13 Jul

Thoughts from Msgr. McDermott

Walking in a Good Way: Abenaki Catholicism in Ndakinna

Virtually visit shrines, sanctuaries

St. Kateri: Valor in Vermont

08 Jul

Titles of Mary

07 Jul

Walking with the saints

06 Jul

United in a state of grace

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

01 Jul

Holy oils blessed at Chrism Mass

01 Jul

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

05 Jun

New Marian shrine set to welcome Rocky Mountain visitors

Catechist has special message for children waiting for First Communion

22 May

‘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

14 May

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

04 May

Polls show faith is getting Americans through the coronavirus crisis

04 May

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

21 Apr

Successful Catholic app adds features to help people cope in pandemic

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

10 Apr

Catholics united digitally for Holy Week

Author offers ideas for a meaningful Triduum

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

05 Apr

God desires for us to become saints

04 Apr

Holy Week digital celebrations

03 Apr

How are you doing during the pandemic?

03 Apr

Breton’s Daily Hymn Music Ministry

Praying with the Scriptures

30 Mar

Be not afraid

30 Mar

Catholic nurses often only spiritual connection to hospitalized patients

29 Mar

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

29 Mar

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?

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

On Salt and Evangelization

Pastoral ministries conference webinar

20 Mar

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

02 Mar

Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion

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 [...]

22 Feb

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 [...]

13 Feb

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

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

20 Jan

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

19 Jan

Ecumenical prayer service and meal

18 Jan

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

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

02 Jan

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

26 Nov

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

20 Nov

Blessing of cathedral’s rebuilt stairs, steeple

13 Nov

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

28 Oct

Learning to listen and listening to learn

28 Oct

8th Annual Vermont Catholic Women’s Retreat

24 Oct

Series: What is Catholicism? – “Moses”

Moses’ story is one of the Old Testament’s most fascinating and memorable. The burning bush; the [...]

VCP networking breakfast

23 Oct

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

14 Oct

Faith formation for the whole family

11 Oct

Vatican releases lineup for Christmas concert supporting the Amazon

Series: What is Catholicism? – “The Flood”

The story of Noah and the Flood is one of the Bible’s strangest. The hearts of all were said to be [...]

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

26 Sep

Series: What is Catholicism? – “The Old Testament”

Mater Dei ‘Young Apostles’ share, serve, shine

‘Let’s Build One’

23 Sep

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

19 Sep

Series: What is Catholicism? – “God?”

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

17 Aug

Dynamic Catholic: Find Your Greatness

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’

26 Jul

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

22 Jul

Africa needs courageous Catholics to tackle its challenges, speakers say

Natural Family Planning Awareness Week: July 21–27

19 Jul

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

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

Confirmation guidelines

16 Jul

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

New youth ministry guidelines

Vacation Bible School

14 Jul

New parish catechetical leader certification

13 Jul

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

13 Jul

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

09 Jul

Two sides of one coin

09 Jul

Father Kevin Chalifoux

08 Jul

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

08 Jul

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 [...]

03 Jul

02 Jul

Providing welcoming spaces in worship places

01 Jul

Striving for Spirit-led youth and young adult ministry

30 Jun

Family Day at St. Anne’s Shrine

29 Jun

United in Christ by the Holy Spirit

29 Jun

Public veneration of the relic of the Chains of St. Peter

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

14 Jun

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

14 Jun

Movie review: ‘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’

10 Jun

The ‘Divine Artist’

09 Jun

‘Veni Sancte Spiritus’

09 Jun

United in Christ by the Holy Spirit

05 Jun

Walking together, Christians experience unity in diversity, pope says

05 Jun

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

Montreal archbishop, religious leaders oppose Quebec’s secularism bill

15 May

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

14 May

Not ruling on apparitions, pope allows official pilgrimages to Medjugorje

10 May

Movie review: ‘Tolkien’

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?

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

30 Apr

What role can social media play in evangelization?

28 Apr

Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions

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

14 Apr

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

Catholic medical association forming

10 Apr

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

Information on trip to Imperial Cities, Oberammergau Passion Play

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

05 Apr

Category: Schools

Bishop Marshall School plans to expand

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

Category: Schools

Schooled in social media

Evangelization Workshop – ‘Best-Practices’

So you want to be a disciple?

Acts of the Apostles

Evangelization Workshop – Intro to the New Evangelization

24 Mar

St. Mark Lenten Parish Mission

24 Mar

Messe en français at St. Joseph Cathedral

24 Mar

The meaning of discipleship

21 Mar

The courageous honesty of Peter Steinfels

20 Mar

RCIA: A time of formation, joy

Our Lady’s Blue Army celebration of the Solemnity of St. Joseph

What makes a parish vibrant?

A journey through Lent

13 Mar

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

13 Mar

Disciples and saints

12 Mar

Montpelier warming shelter

11 Mar

Acts of the Apostles

11 Mar

St. Luke’s Second Volume: Acts of the Apostles

11 Mar

Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion

10 Mar

Biblical reflection on a ‘vibrant’ parish

09 Mar

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

07 Mar

Bishop Robert Barron’s Catholicism series

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

05 Mar

04 Mar

Monthly healing service at St. Joseph Cathedral

Disciples Make Disciples

03 Mar

02 Mar

Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion

How do you live as a disciple?

28 Feb

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

28 Feb

Lenten reflection group

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

To know God is to know love, pope says

15 Feb

3-day retreat for 36-50-year-olds

13 Feb

Sainthood causes of Blessed Newman, Cardinal Mindszenty advance

13 Feb

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

08 Feb

Orleans and Rutland Catholic Town Meetings

08 Feb

Apologists outline helpful responses to criticisms of Catholic faith

06 Feb

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

05 Feb

And I Will Give You Shepherds

03 Feb

South Burlington Catholic Town Meeting

02 Feb

Our Lady of Fatima Devotions

01 Feb

3-day retreat for students, young adult professionals

30 Jan

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

30 Jan

Catholic Schoolhouse information meeting

28 Jan

Category: Schools

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

20 Jan

Rally for Life in Montpelier

20 Jan

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

11 Jan

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

04 Jan

The spiritual law of causality

03 Jan

Permanent Diaconate Formation classes to begin

02 Jan

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

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

13 Dec

How do you help others?

13 Dec

Final Mass at Immaculate Conception Church

11 Dec

Year of the Family recap

10 Dec

St. Luke Parish mission

"Why Stay Catholic?" Come and be renewed in your devotion to our Holy Church. Saint Luke Parish is [...]

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

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

26 Nov

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

20 Nov

Prayer, Eucharist and Thanksgiving

20 Nov

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

16 Nov

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

Father Christopher Micale: Returning to the Eucharist

07 Nov

Equestrian order supports Holy Land Catholics

07 Nov

Cultivating a mature friendship with Christ

06 Nov

06 Nov

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

Audio, large-print resources can help elderly parishioners

01 Nov

Bible has power to transform lives, pope says

29 Oct

Program for Catholics who are separated or divorced

Obituary: Msgr. Wendell Searles

19 Oct

Response to sexual abuse crisis tops agenda for USCCB fall assembly

19 Oct

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

Women’s voice needed to fight clericalism, cardinal says

16 Oct

Catholic Faith Formation Day

15 Oct

Vermont Catholic Women’s Retreat

Coverage of Diocesan Synod

13 Oct

‘Miracle of the Sun’ celebration

12 Oct

Beautiful Milton church windows

11 Oct

Rise of secularization

11 Oct

Supreme Court examines dementia, health issues in death penalty cases

Benedictine Brothers and Pure Water for the World

‘Priest, Prophet, King’ in Swanton

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

05 Oct

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

Program to celebrate faith of early Christians

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

Program to celebrate faith of early Christians

Choosing the good, freely

A journey back to faith after divorce

17 Sep

Beyond the statistics

17 Sep

Totus Tuus: vacation bible school with value

17 Sep

Program to celebrate faith of early Christians

Finding Christ in the check-out line

12 Sep

Bishop Robert Barron’s ‘The Mass’ DVD series viewing

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

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

02 Sep

Healing Service with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

01 Sep

November workshop to support divorced, separated Catholics

29 Aug

26 Aug

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

22 Aug

21 Aug

Work of the Holy Spirit

16 Aug

Closing Celebration for the 175th Anniversary of the Society of St. Edmund

‘A moral catastrophe’

15 Aug

08 Aug

07 Aug

August saint: St. Cajetan

01 Aug

31 Jul

Year of the Family Conference

30 Jul

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

25 Jul

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

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

11 Jul

09 Jul

Transforming our evangelization strategies

05 Jul

Society of St. Edmund 175th anniversary Mass

03 Jul

Bishops end border visit, call reunification of children urgent

30 Jun

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

27 Jun

Young Catholics need Church that listens

14 Jun

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

Adult Confirmation Mass on Pentecost

BURLINGTON—An Adult Confirmation Mass on Pentecost will take place at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral May [...]

19 May

Saint Anne’s Shrine opens for 2018 pilgrimage season

19 May

A Day for Church Musicians

STOWE—A Day for Church Musicians Regional Music Workshop will take place on May 19 from 9:30 a.m. [...]

14 May

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

13 May

Commemoration of the First Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima

7:30am - 8:30am Adoration & Confession 8:30am-8:50am Rosary 8:50am-9:00am Novena to [...]

12 May

A Day for Church Musicians

BENNINGTON-- A Day for Church Musicians Regional Music Workshop will take place at Sacred Heart St. [...]

12 May

Padre Pio Mass

8 a.m. Rosary and Reconciliation 8:30 a.m. Padre Pio Mass 9 a.m. Adjourn to parish hall for [...]

07 May

Sometimes it takes a death to reveal greatness

06 May

Life in the Spirit Seminar

VERGENNES--St. Peter Parish, 85 South Maple St. Vergennes is presenting a Life in the Spirit [...]

03 May

Pope: Catholic media must not fall behind in digital age

Surge Of The Heart Parish Mission

Nationally known Catholic speaker, and bestselling author, Jon Leonetti, will be here leading the [...]

Laetare Living: Joy in Ministry

Laetare Living – Joy in Ministry Retreat

Laetare Living - Joy in Ministry Retreat - A retreat day for all parish staff and volunteers. [...]

30 Apr

Surge Of The Heart Parish Mission

“Surge of the Heart Parish Mission” Mater Dei Parish at St. Mary’s Church, Newport VT Monday [...]

29 Apr

Surge Of The Heart Parish Mission

“Surge of the Heart Parish Mission” St. Mary Star Of The Sea Church, Newport VT Sunday April 29th [...]

28 Apr

Our Lady’s Blue Army member meeting

New Evangelization Summit 2018

Once again this year, Holy Cross Church in Colchester, Vermont is one of the host sites for a [...]

26 Apr

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?

10 Apr

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

Mass in Spanish

COLCHESTER--Mass in Spanish will be celebrated at St. Michael's College in the Chapel of St. [...]

Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions

ESSEX JUNCTION--Divine Mercy Sunday Devotions will be held at Holy Family Church on April 8 [...]

Our Lady of Fatima Devotions

Rosary and reconciliation at 8 a.m. followed by Mass.

05 Apr

Upcoming apostolic exhortation: ‘Rejoice and Be Glad’

04 Apr

Companions of the Cross priest brings relics to Montpelier

03 Apr

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

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

Taize Prayer in Bennington

22 Mar

Recipe: Resurrection Rolls

21 Mar

Laetare Living: Joy in Ministry

Two Lenten retreat days of prayer, fellowship and enrichment for those in parish ministries are [...]

20 Mar

Chemin de la Croix (Stations of the Cross)

BURLINGTON-- Il y aura un Chemin de la Croix en francais le 20 Mars a 19h a St. Joseph. Venez prier [...]

New diocesan website launched

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

05 Mar