Diocese of Burlington
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Vermont diocese files for bankruptcy amid more sex abuse lawsuits
“While my heart is heavy with the decision to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy, such weight pales in comparison to the... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Burlington, Vermont
Vermont priest John McDermott was named bishop after serving as administrator of the Burlington Diocese since October of last year. Read more
Seal of Confession under attack? Delaware, Vermont bills draw Catholic criticism
The proposed requirement would be practically “nearly impossible to meet” for Catholic clergy, the Diocese of Wilmington has said. Read more
Vermont to allow religious schools to use state assistance after settling lawsuit
State and local government officials agreed that Vermont’s exclusion of religious private schools from the program is unconstitutional and unenforceable. Read more
Burlington bishop removes pastor for disobedience over COVID-19 directives
In a letter to parishioners of Holy Family Parish in Springfield, Vermont, Bishop Christopher Coyne of Burlington announced that their... Read more
Burlington priest asks parishioners to tell bishop of his pastoral care, mental health
Father Peter Williams says the Diocese of Burlington is trying to remove him as pastor of his parish because he... Read more
Catholic school students ask court permanently to bar Vermont from excluding them from tuition program
A religious freedom law firm has filed a motion in federal court asking a judge to make permanent a preliminary... Read more
Diocese, former orphanage residents in Vermont differ in views of recovery process
Some former residents of a long-closed Catholic orphanage in Vermont say they are dissatisfied with the local diocese’s response to... Read more
Vermont diocese sees record-low number of priests
The Diocese of Burlington has seen a record-low number of priests this year, with only 50 priests in the entire... Read more
The Blessed Virgin Mary's house in Vermont
Our Lady of Ephesus House of Prayer is an exact replica of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s house in Ephesus, where... Read more
Federal court: Vermont can’t exclude religious schools from tuition program
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that the state of Vermont cannot refuse to fund tuition for religious institutions... Read more
Vermont diocese says immigration delays forcing the departure of four priests
The Diocese of Burlington, Vermont, says that four immigrant priests will be forced to return to their home countries for... Read more
Justice Department: Vermont college tuition program can't exclude Catholic school student
The U.S. Department of Justice has sided with a Vermont Catholic high school student who has said a state program... Read more
Catholic school students, diocese sue over exclusion from Vermont college program
The Diocese of Burlington is joining two students and their parents in filing a federal lawsuit challenging a Vermont policy... Read more
