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Vermont Catholic serves as the official outlet for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington. This platform includes an online news source, a weekly bulletin called The Inland See, and a quarterly print magazine known as Vermont Catholic Magazine.

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Musings with Bishop McDermott

1 week ago | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

15 Apr Chrism Mass HomilyApril 15, 2025St. Joseph CathedralPraise be Jesus Christ, now and forever!What an honor and grace to celebrate my first Chrism Mass as the Bishop of Burlington. Looking back on my years as a priest, the Chrism Mass has always been one of the liturgical highlights of the year.
Musings with Bishop McDermott

1 month ago | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

28 Feb My dear family in Christ,Last week I encouraged all of us to give careful consideration to how we will observe the season of Lent this year. What will be our commitments to grow in faith, hope and charity over the six weeks of spiritual preparation?
Musings with Bishop McDermott

2 months ago | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

21 Feb “Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each community and every believer. Above all it is a time of grace.” – Pope FrancisMy dear family in Christ,This is a time of year when many families take advantage of the mid-winter breaks and enjoy vacations.
Statement of the Most Reverend John J. McDermott on Immigration

2 months ago | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

07 Feb Nation, Press Releases, pro-life, respect life, Vermont Over the last several weeks I have received a number of communications expressing concerns about the recent changes to and enforcement of U.S. immigration laws and I have also been asked to offer a statement concerning the Diocese of Burlington’s response to these changes. While it has taken me some time to consider the situation and formulate a response, I believe that such an important matter requires careful consideration and...
Musings with Bishop McDermott

2 months ago | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

07 Feb My dear family in Christ,When I was ordained a priest in 1989, I was one of 120 active priests of the Diocese of Burlington. I was blessed to serve seven years as a parochial vicar working with two extraordinary pastors (Msgr. Wendell Searles and Msgr.
Musings with Bishop McDermott

2 months ago | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

31 Jan My dear family in Christ,I just completed a wonderful 10-day journey around the state in celebration of National Catholic Schools Week. I was blessed to offer Mass and visit with students, faculty and staff at almost every Catholic school in Vermont. (You can check out my Facebook page or the schools’ websites for photos of the visits).
Musings with Bishop McDermott

Jan 10, 2025 | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

10 Jan My dear family in Christ:It is my sincere hope that our celebration of the Christmas season and the new year has brought us great joy and hope for the future. As you know, Pope Francis opened the Holy Year at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Christmas Eve and our own Holy Year was inaugurated on the Feast of the Holy Family at St. Joseph Cathedral.
Musings with Bishop McDermott

Dec 28, 2024 | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

28 Dec It is my hope and prayer that this reflection finds all of us enjoying the graces of the Christmas season.
Musings with Bishop McDermott

Dec 13, 2024 | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

13 Dec My dear family in Christ,This is the weekend so many have been waiting for, the weekend when people will be asking the age-old question, “will Father be wearing pink this Sunday?” It is the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday. In many churches throughout the world bishops, priests, and deacons will be wearing the infrequently seen rose colored vestments (not pink).
Musings with Bishop McDermott

Nov 22, 2024 | vermontcatholic.org | John McDermott |John Mcdermott

22 Nov My dear family in Christ,As we all prepare ourselves for Thanksgiving, whether in preparing to travel or preparing to welcome family into our homes, I want to take this opportunity to express my profound thanks for the opportunity and blessing of serving as the Bishop of Burlington.