Vermont Catholic Community Foundation

04/01/2026

An Easter invitation - https://mailchi.mp/vtcatholicfoundation/an-easter-invitation

11/20/2025

2025 Year end giving -

As the year draws quickly to a close, the VCCF is reflecting on all that was made possible this past year with your generosity. Overall, we distributed $1.3M in 2025 to our Catholic community in Vermont. Specifically, $110,000 supported tuition assistance, making Catholic education more affordable f...

10/23/2025

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon Sr. Marie. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Obituary: Sister Jacqueline Marie Kieslich (Sr. Marie), RSM

Sister Jacqueline Marie Kieslich (Sr. Marie), RSM, 83, of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, died at Gardenview Community, Converse Home, in Burlington, VT, on October 20, 2025, in her 61st year of religious life. Sr. Marie was born in Burlington, VT on August 15, 1942, the daughter of Lucille (Audette) and Albert J. Kieslich. She was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary Academy; received her BS in Sociology from Trinity College in Burlington, VT; MA in Special Education from the University of Oregon; and Ph.D. in Higher and Adult Education from University of Maryland.

Read the full obituary at: https://www.vermontcatholic.org/vermont/obituary-sister-jacqueline-marie-kieslich-sr-marie-rsm/

04/21/2025

Please join the Vermont Catholic Community Foundation in prayers for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis - the people’s Pope. Like many across the globe, we are grateful for his love and devotion to the People of God.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

03/11/2025

Service is at the heart of the culture and implicit curriculum of the Catholic school. Join us tomorrow, March 11, to learn about what authentic service is and how it can enliven a Catholic school community. This presentation will include content from the recently published NCEA monograph: "Faith Formation for the Catholic School Community: A Sourcebook for Practitioners." Register below. ⬇️

01/31/2025

As we "graduate" from Catholic Schools Week, it's not too late to consider a donation.

Help make Catholic education more equitable and accessible to families in Vermont.

Donate now: bit.ly/40jaEpU

01/30/2025

Catholic schools teach critical thinking, compassion, and living with purpose.

Can you help make this education more accessible to families? We are working to double the value of our funds that provide financial aid and scholarships.

Explore our school funds:

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01/26/2025

This week, we're celebrating Catholic Schools Week!
Catholic schools bring immense value to our communities, fostering students with strong ethics, morals, and values!
At VCCF, we believe every family deserves access to this education.
Help us make it more equitable! Your donation provides financial aid & scholarships.
Explore our school funds:

bit.ly/40jaEpU

10/26/2024

👪National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 21st - 27th and it’s the perfect time to answer important questions, such as who you want to be a guardian for your children and how you can be a steward for everything God has entrusted to your care. We partner with to help you start these conversations and make your plan this week: https://frwill.link/VCCF_NEPAW24

09/13/2024

Please consider sharing and/or contributing. Jill gave over 30 years of her life as Director of Community Health Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center. This fund will allow for ongoing grant making (by an Advisory Committee) to the organizations she supported for many years!
www.vtcatholicfoundation.org/donate-ministries

08/16/2024

After taking care of family and end of life wishes, consider a legacy gift to your favorite Vermont Catholic parish, school, or ministry. Try it today! https://frwill.link/3WxxdFo