Tag: Vocations

For Father Justin Baker, highest point of every day is celebrating Mass

28 Sep

Abbatial blessing, elevation of monastery to abbey

27 Sep

A simple request turned into a productive career

26 Sep

Archbishop Coyne prepares to leave Vermont

New stage for U.S. seminarians focuses on human and spiritual formation

19 Sep

Father Maurice Roy celebrates 50th anniversary of ordination

18 Sep

Vatican astronomer helps NASA in historic mission to study asteroid

Surviving 9/11 attacks left ‘no questions about the reality of God,’ says deacon

The seminary process at a glance

21 Aug

‘They feed us, we feed them’

27 Jul

Father Harlow entertains residents of Winooski residential care community with piano program

23 Jul

Officials from the archbishop

22 Jul

Bring generations together this summer

19 Jul

‘God takes care of the poor’

18 Jul

Former Waterbury parishioner ordained to priesthood in Ohio

18 Jul

Priest from India feeds the body, nourishes the soul

12 Jul

Gardening is opportunity for spiritual reflection for Father Chittilappilly

01 Jul

Deacon Scilla celebrates 20th anniversary of ordination

08 Jun

Obituary: Deacon Stephen Ratte

04 May

Hawaii doctor answers call to be consecrated virgin, ‘living and working in the world’

From Ukraine to Philadelphia streets, Basilian sister’s ‘restless love of the poor’ drives her

18 Apr

Obituary: Sister Germaine Richer

05 Apr

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

02 Apr

Chrism Mass

30 Mar

New era begins at Our Lady of Ephesus House of Prayer

17 Mar

Church of Ireland aims to boost priestly vocations with new program

30 Jan

St. Mark’s meal service program

28 Jan

Diocesan formation opportunities information sessions

26 Jan

Basketball teammates now religious sisters

24 Jan

Show and Tell: The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy

23 Jan

Vocationist pastor enjoys multi-faceted ministry in Northeast Kingdom

18 Jan

Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and oldest known person in world, dies in France at age 118

13 Jan

Obituary: Sister Gail Anne Jarvis, RSM

11 Jan

Obituary: Msgr. Roland Rivard

08 Dec

Obituary: Father Joseph Lively

02 Dec

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

30 Nov

Dominican order sees surge in vocations from Providence College graduates

24 Nov

A new Thanksgiving meaning

11 Nov

Catholic Variety Show

10 Nov

‘The multiplication of the socks’

03 Nov

Collection to aid Catholic aging religious

18 Oct

‘Can’t not do it,’ says Sister Prejean of her fight to end death penalty

18 Oct

Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist teach about the Eucharist

10 Oct

Bishop ordains 7 permanent deacons

07 Oct

Catholic Variety Show

18 Sep

Bishop Coyne to ordain 7 permanent deacons in October

15 Sep

‘The Blessed Sacrament is at the heart of my priesthood’

13 Sep

True disciples are ‘teachable of God’

The best is yet to come

08 Sep

Obituary: Father Charles Davignon

07 Sep

New documentary on Sister Thea Bowman highlights her faith, justice work

15 Jul

Sister Marie Amata Mass of Thanksgiving

11 Jul

Priests celebrating special anniversaries

10 Jul

Celebrating Mass has never failed to move Father Bernard Gaudreau’s heart

07 Jul

Summer Reflection Series at St. Anne’s Shrine

06 Jul

Honor elders creatively

01 Jul

‘For this is my body, which will be given up for you’

30 Jun

Obituary: Father Donald Ravey

12 Jun

2 Edmundite priests celebrate golden jubilees

25 May

Father Caldwell’s first Mass

23 May

Bishop Coyne ordains 2 priests at cathedral

15 May

Bishop Coyne scheduled to ordain 2 priests in May

09 May

Foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary to be canonized

07 May

Society of Divine Vocations founder to be canonized

05 May

Vatican releases pope’s message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations

04 May

Special American flag

16 Apr

Obituary: Father Richard Tinney

12 Apr

How do you share your faith?

03 Apr

Obituary: Sister Janice Ryan, RSM

31 Mar

Bishop Christopher Coyne’s remarks regarding the passing of Sister Janice Ryan

22 Mar

Bishop Coyne scheduled to ordain 2 priests in May

18 Mar

Father Gratton shares faith as Vermont Army National Guard chaplain

17 Mar

The Most Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist and the sound of silence

16 Mar

Edmundite Father Carter studies the Church through a historical lens

08 Mar

Seminarian who taught in Ukraine urges prayers for peace

01 Mar

Mercy sister talks about Black Catholicism, her faith and life of ‘firsts’

24 Feb

Joy and encouraging vocations

18 Feb

Obituary: Deacon Clifford Chagnon

17 Feb

Obituary: Deacon Christopher Keough

11 Feb

World Day of the Sick

13 Jan

The Sisters of Mercy in Vermont

11 Jan

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

11 Jan

Answering God’s call to purity of spirit

10 Jan

Father Charles Ranges: ‘I have never lost my enthusiasm for being a priest’

10 Dec

‘Let us cherish’ the elderly

07 Dec

BBC names Myanmar nun to list of 100 most influential, inspiring women

02 Dec

Church must address the spiritual needs of the elderly

29 Nov

‘As we grow, so must our faith’

25 Nov

An American way to celebrate Thanksgiving

23 Nov

St. Albans native makes perpetual profession as School Sister of Christ the King

12 Nov

Catholic contributors to the sciences

Seminarians as students

11 Oct

Bishop Coyne ordains permanent deacon, transitional deacon

28 Sep

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

Seeing a vocation discovered

Priest learned importance of ‘fidelity to responsibilities’ from his father

03 Sep

Essex priest treasures being ‘Father’ to his flock

30 Aug

Bishop deGoësbriand as father of a Diocese

23 Aug

U.S. missionary nuns fly home after quake to organize shipment to Haiti

10 Aug

Nuncio urges young people in vocational discernment to realize their gifts

08 Aug

St. Albans native makes perpetual profession as School Sister of Christ the King

06 Aug

Deacon Kendall focuses on service to family, Church and others

05 Aug

A clergy milestone: Milwaukee deacon experiences zero-g at 35,000 feet

25 Jul

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

16 Jul

Former Vermont FOCUS missionary to enter Sisters of Life

20 Jun

Bishop Coyne ordains 1 priest, 1 transitional deacon

19 Jun

Ordination Mass

The Diocese of Burlington joyfully celebrates the ordination of two men to Holy Orders. Deacon [...]

11 Jun

Bishop to ordain a priest and a transitional deacon

10 Jun

Obituary: Father Raymond Doherty, SSE

03 Jun

Obituary: Deacon Thomas Cooney

13 May

With book launch, Jesuits prepare to celebrate Ignatian Year

07 May

Obituary: Father John Hamilton

07 May

Newport pastor expresses ‘super joy’ founder of order to be canonized

04 May

Pope approves canonizations

03 May

Immigration issues force major clergy, parish realignments

Sister Irene Duchesneau RHSJ

23 Apr

At 108, Dominican sister doesn’t feel her age

Obituary: Sister Irene Rivard, fcscj

Diocesan opportunities for adult formation

17 Apr

‘Sincerely’ devoted to St. Joseph

14 Apr

Father Gratton promoted

14 Apr

Care packages for Father Gratton

31 Mar

St. Joseph has special meaning to Father Joseph Sanderson

23 Mar

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

19 Mar

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

04 Mar

Florida deacon calls others to join him in praying rosary to save lives

02 Mar

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

28 Feb

Obituary: Sister Rita Hammond, RSM

24 Feb

Passionist priest, relative of English princes, takes step closer to sainthood

24 Feb

Obituary: Sister Germaine Compagna, RSM

23 Feb

Vocationists await canonization of founder

11 Feb

World Day of the Sick

20 Jan

Vietnamese seminarians

13 Jan

Mater Dei Parish church coordinators

04 Jan

Continuing to celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ

31 Dec

You are loved; you are not alone

29 Dec

Brattleboro pastor oversees busy parish that does many charitable works

17 Dec

For Father Cummings, priesthood adds up to meaningful life

15 Dec

Proclaiming the ‘Gospel of Life’

24 Nov

Like their counterparts a century ago, seminarians serve others amid pandemic

11 Nov

A journey from teaching to preaching

06 Nov

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults thriving in Rutland despite pandemic

18 Oct

ALL SAINTS PARISH CHICKEN BBQ DRIVE-THRU

ALL SAINTS PARISH CHICKEN BBQ DRIVE-THRU When: Sunday, October 18th, Noon till food is [...]

14 Oct

Unforgettable lessons

06 Oct

Obituary: Holy Cross Father Vincent Coppola

27 Sep

Bishop Coyne ordains 4 permanent deacons

24 Sep

4 to be ordained to permanent diaconate

24 Sep

Bishop de Goësbriand the teacher

Obituary: Sister Marguerite Blais

04 Aug

Father Harlow and 1,000+ pairs of socks

04 Aug

Finding God in the pandemic

Robert Murphy, seminarian for the Diocese of Burlington, will be ordained to the Transitional [...]

20 Jul

Edmundites reflect on racism, service in South

20 Jul

A step closer to priesthood

20 Jul

Priest’s love of math, baseball helps him develop new stat measures

16 Jul

Msgr. Lavalley’s letter to St. Stephen parishioners ‘speaks to his compassion’

15 Jul

Msgr. Bourgeois and online programming

13 Jul

Thoughts from Msgr. McDermott

06 Jul

Quinn D’Andrea accepted as FOCUS missionary

Holy oils blessed at Chrism Mass

22 Jun

Are you fascinated and captivated by Jesus Christ?

18 Jun

Father Rensch’s online series ‘Symbols and Saints’

18 Jun

A heart on fire for Christ

Obituary: Sister Theresa Ste. Marie

CARA study on new ordinands spots trends worth watching

24 Apr

Deacons launch Spiritual Listening Ministry during pandemic

23 Apr

Siblings say their call to religious vocation finds strong family support

07 Apr

Holy Longing

02 Apr

Love of baking, culinary skills, prayer make religious brother a winner

31 Mar

Sisters’ work during 1918 Spanish flu seen as model for crisis today

27 Mar

Lord, What do You Want Me to Do?

Vocation Discernment Retreat with Bishop Christian Rodembourg (Diocese of St. Hyacinthe, Quebec). [...]

27 Mar

Stowe church inspires devotion to Brother Dutton

19 Mar

St. Joseph’s Day Celebration

11 Mar

Chaplain, clinician have important role in Burlington Fire Department

10 Mar

Vincentians play key role in U.N. commission’s focus on world’s homeless

02 Mar

Dominican brothers use ultramodern means to teach order’s ancient music

07 Feb

Discernment: Listening for God in the real world

03 Jan

Holy Spirit at work in teacher’s call to priesthood

31 Dec

The language of love and service

21 Dec

Fairfax seminarian display

15 Nov

Catholic Variety Show benefit for seminarians

06 Nov

Family prayer, reading lives of saints inspire vocations, sister says

In time of crisis, Church must be renewed, U.S. archbishop says

National Vocation Awareness Week

28 Oct

Learning to listen and listening to learn

26 Oct

K of C Day of Prayer for Clergy

23 Oct

Obituary: Sister Sheila Ann Daly, SSJ

15 Oct

Edmundite priest says his life has been about serving God, God’s people

09 Oct

Canonization is chance for campus groups to ‘reclaim’ name

09 Oct

Vermont woman professes final vows as Sister of Life

03 Oct

Vermont priest, 90, credits longevity, mobility, memory to staying active

30 Sep

Youth ministry fostered priestly vocation for Father Forman

19 Sep

Discipleship: Being vs. doing

17 Sep

Obituary: Father Francis Xavier McMahon, SSE

12 Sep

Woman religious makes inroads in eradicating cholera in Haiti

Indianapolis Colts’ chaplain focuses on players’ lives, faith

30 Aug

Back to school Italian style: Papal greeting and gelato quests

02 Aug

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

22 Jul

Effective preaching can change lives

11 Jul

Obituary: Sister Agathe Deslauriers, FCSCJ

Father Kevin Chalifoux

Parish vocation ministry

15 Jun

Bishop Coyne ordains 2 priests

14 Jun

Holy Hour of Adoration for Vocations & BBQ

Please join the priests of the Diocese of Burlington on Friday, June 14th at the Catholic Center at [...]

08 Jun

Blessed: Parish Vocation Workshop

07 Jun

What makes a parish vibrant?

03 Jun

Obituary: Sister Bernadette Desrochers, CND

03 Jun

Ordinations to the priesthood

21 May

Mount St. Mary and the Sisters of Mercy

16 May

‘The Permanent Deacon: An Ancient Order, A Dynamic Present, A Hopeful Future’

15 May

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

10 May

Pope discusses deaconesses, need for nuns to be servants not ‘maids’

09 May

Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting, bishop accountability

09 May

Incoming U.S. priests had varied professions before entering seminary

01 May

Obituary: Sister Jane Frances Matte

01 May

Edmundites celebrate Religious Brothers Day, May 1

29 Apr

Follower or disciple: What’s the difference?

29 Apr

A look at the College of Cardinals after Polish cardinal’s 80th birthday

27 Apr

Women religious as spiritual mothers

A call to relationship

24 Apr

Following in his footsteps

24 Apr

Religious orders’ charisms form lay discipleship

22 Apr

Vermont Sisters of Mercy to celebrate past, present, future

22 Apr

Discipleship: Bob Begley serves at Martha’s Community Kitchen

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

Discipleship is for everyone

18 Apr

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

17 Apr

Bishop Coyne’s Chrism Mass homily

03 Apr

U.S. lay missioner works to address root causes of emigration

07 Mar

Bishop Robert Barron’s Catholicism series

01 Mar

How do you live as a disciple?

25 Feb

Bishop Coyne’s letter regarding Barre pastoral leadership

‘What I do is no different than what you do,’ says award-winning sister

04 Feb

And I Will Give You Shepherds

Essex Junction Catholic Town Meeting

22 Jan

Diocesan Synod final session

14 Jan

Love for God and neighbor

07 Jan

Keep bringing Christ to others, archbishop tells SEEK conference

03 Jan

Permanent Diaconate Formation classes to begin

16 Dec

‘But that’s not my mom’

13 Dec

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

13 Dec

How do you help others?

04 Dec

Caring for the Earth with solar power

04 Dec

Women religious prepare for Christmas with German Catholic tradition

02 Dec

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

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

26 Nov

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

21 Nov

Life is Precious Trip

20 Nov

Prayer, Eucharist and Thanksgiving

17 Nov

Presentation by Maryknoll lay missioners

10 Nov

Sisters of Mercy celebrate jubilees

08 Nov

Father Christopher Micale: Returning to the Eucharist

07 Nov

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

Catholic Carpool Fund

National Vocation Awareness Week

30 Oct

Movie review: ‘Indivisible’

God is always constant

26 Oct

Category: Reviews

25 Oct

Permanent Diaconate news

23 Oct

Sometimes God speaks through a tap on the shoulder

Response to sexual abuse crisis tops agenda for USCCB fall assembly

Women’s voice needed to fight clericalism, cardinal says

16 Oct

Obituary: Sister Virginia Cain, RSM

‘Miracle of the Sun’ celebration

12 Oct

Challengers for the Catholic Faith variety show

Book review: ‘On the Ignatian Way’

Category: Reviews

Choosing the good, freely

12 Sep

Conversion in a Mayan outpost

Anniversary of 9/11 marked with moments of silence, prayer, Masses

Holy Land pilgrimage with Father Jon Schnobrich

The parish that facilitates conversion

Pope praises evangelization through prayer, care for creation, welcome

06 Sep

‘It is not enough to apologize:’ Initial response to the scandals and sin rocking our Church

25 Aug

Year of the Family Conference

23 Aug

The rosary: A prayer for anyone, anywhere, anytime

16 Aug

Sexual abuse is always intolerable, regardless of the circumstances

15 Aug

Steubenville East Conference

27 Jul

Building a culture of vocations

23 Jul

An interview with newly ordained Father Steven Marchand

19 Jul

Vermonter ordained at St. Vincent Archabbey Basilica

17 Jul

No vacation from vocation

15 Jul

Society of St. Edmund elects new superior general

02 Jul

New book highlights ministry of deacons

19 Jun

Bishop Coyne’s 2018 ordination homily

16 Jun

Bishop Coyne ordains 1 priest, 2 transitional deacons

16 Jun

Ordination of Steven Marchand

09 Jun

BLESSED – Vocation Ministry Workshop

07 Jun

Cultivating priestly vocations

Obituary: Ann M. O’Leary

02 May

Missionaries of Mercy

01 May

Laetare Living: Joy in Ministry

26 Apr

Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist at UVM

Highlight: The Giroux Family

16 Apr

Diocesan synod update

11 Apr

Obituary: Sister Yvonne Martell

05 Apr

Vocational discernment

04 Apr

Companions of the Cross priest brings relics to Montpelier

18 Mar

Sacrificial ministry is incomplete without the cross

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

05 Mar

‘Array of Hope’ brings message of hope to Vermont

03 Mar

Array of Hope: Awakening Hearts

A FAITH- FILLED CONCERT EXPERIENCE! The Array of Hope concert is a wide-ranging live concert [...]

11 Dec

Vocation story: Edmundite Father David Cray

05 Dec

Don’t wait to be perfect to answer vocational call, pope says

27 Nov

Pre-priesthood professions

05 Nov

“Extern” Priests Serving in Vermont

Fostering a “Culture of Vocations”

03 Nov

Vietnamese Seminary Candidates

23 Oct