Bishop Christopher Coyne

Vermont priests take part in postponed chrism Mass with Bishop Coyne
- Jul 4, 2020
This year’s chrism Mass in the Diocese of Burlington didn’t take place during Holy Week as usual and instead was celebrated June 30.

By Cori Fugere Urban
Priests seek ways to anoint the sick during coronavirus pandemic
- Apr 24, 2020
As hospitals adjust their procedures due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, some Catholic priests are departing from prescribed liturgical practices to administer the anointing of the sick, earning opposition from Church leaders who say the adaptations could invalidate the sacrament.

By Jack Lyons
Vermont diocese hires counselor for sex abuse survivors
- Jan 3, 2020
In response to concerns raised by survivors of clergy sexual abuse and their families, the Catholic Diocese of Burlington and Vermont Catholic Charities have contracted with a mental health counselor to assist them, the organizations said Thursday.

By Associated Press

Bishop Lennon recalled at funeral for his service to church, the faithful
- Nov 6, 2019
Retired Bishop Richard G. Lennon of Cleveland lived his call to service by loving his brothers and sisters to whom he ministered throughout his priesthood, recalled Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Burlington, Vermont.

By Catholic News Service
Report alleges sex abuse by 40 Vermont priests since 1950
- Aug 23, 2019
A report released Thursday by Vermont’s Catholic Church found there were “credible and substantiated” allegations of the sexual abuse of minors against 40 priests in the state since 1950.

By Wilson Ring
Vermont’s Catholic bishop holds public meetings on sex abuse
- Jan 14, 2019
Vermont’s Catholic bishop is holding town hall meetings at churches throughout the state this month in an effort to increase transparency amid mounting pressure on the church to respond to sexual abuse claims around the country.

By Associated Press