Most Holy Trinity Parish shares the news that Bishop Christopher Coyne has called for a synod in the Diocese of Burlington.
Click Here to see the announcement from Vermont Catholic Magazine.
Category Archives: Diocese News & Activities
The Year of Creation
The Diocese of Burlington will observe a “Year of Creation” during 2017. The diocesan-wide Year of Creation will entertain an intentional, heightened focus on ecological justice. Various events, initiatives, and resources will be made available to better educate on and encourage embracement of Pope Francis’ message in his 2015 encyclical, “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home.”
Click here to read the encyclical by Pope Francis online or click here for a printable or downloadable PDF.
Welcome to Fr. Joseph & Fr. Oliver
Welcome Father Joseph, (left) who will be working in the St. Albans area and welcome Father Oliver, (right) who has been assigned to Trinity Parish for at least a few months.
Vermont Catholic Article about St. Theresa’s Tabernacle
The Diocese of Burlington’s Vermont Catholic website has published an article on about the list of names discovered inside the tabernacle from St. Theresa’s church in Orleans during the recent restoration of the tabernacle. It includes an interview with Fr. Naples.
Read the article by clicking here.
Link:
http://www.vermontcatholic.org/index.php?sid=16&pid=1023&subnav_id=9999
Catholic Current Events: Marriage Ritual
On September 8th a new translation of the ritual of marriage was put into effect. What are some of the changes to this sacred sacramental ceremony? Click here for the full story.
Links:
http://www.foryourmarriage.org/marriage-rite-second-edition-whats-new/
Jubilee Year of Mercy Celebration in Burlington Schedule
- July 17: Jubilee for Families (at St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte, Vermont)(Click here to register)
- August 21: Jubilee for Musicians.
- September 18: Jubilee for Catechists & School Teachers.
- October 16: Jubilee for the Sick (Healing Service).
- November 20: Closing of the Holy Door.
Click here to register for the Jubilee for Families.
Click here for the complete schedule with more information on the official website: VermontCatholic.org
All events will be held at the St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Burlington, except for July 17th, Jubilee for Families, which will be held at
St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle La Motte, Vermont.
Jubilee for Families: July 17, 2016 from Diocese of Burlington on Vimeo.
Vermont Catholic Youth Serve in Burlington
The Diocese of Burlington is pleased to announce the first annual Vermont Catholic Youth Serve (VCYS) June 24-26, 2016, formerly known as the Vermont Catholic Youth Conference. Take a vacation from the world, and go on a real adventure into the life of Christ, while serving our brothers and sisters in need in Vermont. There will still be fun, sun, friends, and worship during this get-a-way, but participants will take home more than just a tan — they will keep forever the memory of those they have helped in the community. VCYS.
When: June 24-26, 2016 (evening of June 24th, all day on the 25th, closing program the morning of June 26th).
Where: Lodging at UVM and serving in the Burlington area
Who: Any rising 9th graders, current high school teens and graduating seniors. Chaperones are also in demand!
Why: To show Christ’s love and mercy to the people of Vermont
How: Click here to view more information and access the registration forms on the Diocese of Burlington’s page for VCYS.
A Message from Bishop Coyne
Diocese Chrism Mass 2016
Tuesday, March 22 during Holy Week the Chrism Mass in Burlington will be celebrated. From the diocese’s announcement:
“Each year during Holy Week the bishop concelebrates what is known as the “Chrism Mass” with the priests of his diocese. In the Diocese of Burlington, the Mass is celebrated on Tuesday of Holy Week. At this Mass the holy oils (“Chrismata,” in Greek) are blessed by the bishop to be used in sacramental anointings for the coming year. Also at this Mass, the priests renew their priestly vows together before the bishop.[1]“ The Mass will take place on:
- Tuesday, March 22, 11:00am at the St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Burlington.
For the cathedral’s address for GPS or driving directions from Google maps, click here.
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The Diocese of Burlington’s St. Therese Digital Academy
St. Therese Digital Academy is an online Catholic High School currently in development by the Diocese of Burlington. The diocese is currently running a survey asking for input on the project and would like parishioners of all Vermont parishes to take it. Dependent on survey response it is projected that the academy will be open for enrollment by September of 2016. Please consider taking the survey by clicking here.
Survey link:
http://www.vermontcatholic.org/digitalacademy/
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