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Pray with Bishop Coyne for the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The “Act of Consecration” in which Bishop Coyne joins with Pope Francis and bishops from around the world will be posted on Facebook this Friday, March 25, 2022 at Noon, 5 pm Rome time. It can also be viewed at http://www.vermontcatholic.org/.../offi.../dailyreflections/
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Vermont Catholic News
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Catholics with disabilities can be and want to be active members of the Church and missionary disciples, but that will require fighting discrimination, exclusion and paternalism, participants told an...
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The icon is a testimony of the “reality of God’s life among men and of man’s life in God,” The Catholic Encyclopedia explains. “The icon does not represent the Divinity; but it indicates, through its...
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There’s some good news about the evangelical comedy “Family Camp” (Roadside): Predictably, it’s almost squeaky clean and thus appropriate for a wide range of age groups. But that’s, alas, where the...
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington is pleased to announce David Young as the new superintendent of Catholic schools. “David Young’s extensive leadership experience as an assistant...
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Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican foreign minister, was set to visit Ukraine May 18-20, meeting with church and government officials, people displaced by the war and towns destroyed by Russian...
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Diocesan Calendar
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Saturday, May 21, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Please come celebrate our Blessed Mother on a journey of faith and fellowship! On May 21, 2022, we will be making a 2.3 mile walk from St Joseph’s Church, 23 St Joseph Lane, Isle La Motte, to St Anne’s Shrine starting at 9 a.m. (the walk takes a little more than an hour). We will be praying the Holy Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet while we walk for the sanctity of life from conception to natural death.Read More -
Saturday, May 21, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Diocese of Burlington joyfully celebrates the ordination of two men to Holy Orders as Deacons Brandon Schneider and Gregory Caldwell are ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ by Bishop Christopher Coyne. All are invited to join us in the Cathedral for this solemn liturgy of Ordination. Both men will offer their first blessings in the church following Mass. A reception follows in the parish hall.Read More -
Sunday, July 10, 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Save the date for the Annual Family Mass and Picnic at St. Anne’s Shrine! Bishop Christopher Coyne will celebrate Mass at 12:15 p.m. followed by a cookout. More information coming soon.Read More
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Universal Synod for a Communal church
What is the Synod of Bishops?
A helpful short definition of the Synod of Bishops is a gathering of bishops that: 1. fosters closer unity between the bishops and the Pope. 2. provides counsel to the Pope on matters of faith and morals, and discipline of the Church. 3. studies questions concerning the Church in the world (c.f. Code of Canon Law c. 342). Voting in the Synod of Bishops is limited to bishops present at the synod gathering. However, clergy, men and women religious, theologians, catechists, canon lawyers, and lay experts all participate in the synod gathering with bishops by providing their counsel.
What is Synodal Process?The synodal process or synodality is not simply a gathering or meeting of bishops, nor is it a process of the administrative arm of the Church. Rather, synodality is the path and process of the Church as communion. It is the communion of all the baptized who are listening to each other, dialoguing with each other, and praying together to hear the voice of Holy Spirit as we all seek holiness and proclaim the Gospel. Synodality involves clergy, religious and laity listening and speaking, praying, and discerning together, and placing the hopes and concerns of the People of God at the foot of the bishops, who, united with the Pope, decide matters of faith and morals to preserve the faith and strengthen the Church throughout the world.
What is different about this Synod?
This Synod is unique because the Holy Father is asking that the entire Church participate in this Synod. The faithful, clergy and religious are invited to pray, listen, and talk together with the bishops before the 2023 gathering of Bishops in Rome. In our Diocese, we will pray, listen, and talk with one another through parish listening sessions, diocesan listening sessions and digital surveys.
Individuals are invited to share their feedback for the 2021-2023 Synod. Take the survey here.
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