Suffragan diocese Burlington, Vermont, United States
Diocese of Burlington
Burlingtonen(sis)
Latin Church
The Diocese of Burlington, erected in 1853, is coextensive with the state of Vermont. A suffragan of the Archdiocese of Boston, it has been led by Bishop John J. McDermott since 2024.
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- Established
- 1853
- Catholics
- 110,000
- Priests
- 135
- Territory
- 23,660 km²
Parishes and churches
126 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.
- St. TeresaHyde ParkView parish
- St. TheresaOrleansView parish
- St. ThomasUnderhill CenterView parish
- St. Vincent de PaulNorth TroyView parish
- TransfigurationArlingtonView parish
- Weston PrioryWestonView parish
This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.
The bishop
- Bishop
- John J. McDermott
- Born
- 19 March 1963
- Birthplace
- Red Bank
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The cathedral
Cathedral of Saint Joseph stands in Burlington, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.
On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.
History
Erected in 1853, the Diocese of Burlington (Latin: Dioecesis Burlingtonensis) serves the Catholic Church in Vermont in the United States. It stands as a suffragan of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Boston, and its mother church is the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Burlington.
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- Judge allows abuse survivors to add parishes, schools to Diocese of Burlington bankruptcy
- Judge allows survivors to add parishes, schools to Diocese of Burlington bankruptcy
- Judge rules Burlington parishes not separate from diocese
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Bishop of Burlington Invites to Pray for Respect for Life
Bishop John McDermott of Burlington invited the faithful in Vermont to pray the rosary daily during October to increase respect for human life. In a message to his diocese, Bishop McDermott noted that October serves as both Respect Life Month and the Month of the Holy Rosary. He asked people to pray a full rosary or at least one decade each day to seek the intercession of Mary for those whose lives are threatened. The bishop stated that the people of Vermont face challenges in speaking for the unborn, the elderly, immigrants, refugees, and those with terminal illnesses. He said the community is called to remind others that every life from conception to natural death has value as a creation of God, even when laws or attitudes treat certain lives as burdens.
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Building relationships with God, one camper at a time
Four young women from Vermont served as camp counselors at Camp Guggenheim in New York this summer. Among the counselors were sisters Lucia and Rafaella Bind-Matarazzo from Charlotte. Lucia is a junior at Butler University, while Rafaella is a sophomore at Providence College. The counselors described the camp as a welcoming environment where campers feel loved. Lucia noted that some younger campers expressed interest in the priesthood during their time at the camp, and she mentioned that several staff members are currently discerning vocations. The Diocese of Ogdensburg considers the camp a significant location for vocational growth. Darcy Fargo, the director of communications for the diocese, said that seminarians often describe the camp as a major part of their formation.
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Elaine Beam retires as principal of St. Michael School
Elaine Beam retired as principal of St. Michael School in Brattleboro this past July after 17 years in the role. During her tenure, Beam led the school through a period of growth that included renewing its accreditation, paying off debts, and building an endowment. She also oversaw the reopening of the high school and led the effort to join the Chesterton Schools Network, which implements a classical curriculum combining liberal arts with Christian virtues. To strengthen the school's Catholic identity, Beam moved her office to a central location and converted her former office space into a chapel. She used the chapel as a space for students to reflect during behavioral discussions.
- Victoria Farrington becomes principal of St. Michael School in Brattleboro
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A continuous journey of vocation
David Young, the Catholic school superintendent for the Diocese of Burlington, described vocation as an ongoing journey rather than a single decision. Writing for the Diocese of Burlington, Young noted that vocations are shaped by personal experiences, relationships, and challenges. He observed that while some educators recognize their path early, others discover it through unexpected opportunities or the encouragement of others. Young stated that a vocation is not limited to a person's profession but involves how they serve others. He noted that the responsibilities of teachers, principals, and parents extend beyond their specific roles to include bringing faith and compassion to those around them.
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