The Diocese of Vermont in the News

Below are links to news articles from Vermont and national news sources relating to the Diocese of Vermont, its congregations or its people. They appear in chronological order, with the most recent at the top of the list. If you know of links that should be added to this page, please send them to Anne Brown.

Africa Night Raises Money for Sudan Project, Burlington Free Press, April 9, 2008. Africa Night at St. James', Essex Junction, raises funds for New Sudan Education Initiative schools project.

Bishop Ely on WCAX regarding Vermont Day, March 20, 2008, transcript of news story.

Workshop Planned on Dismantling Racism, Burlington Free Press, January 29, 2008. Description of the workshop planned for St. James', Essex Junction, February 9, 2008. Information on this site is here.

From the Burlington Free Press, December 22, 2007— Carolyn Brooks Hill Kerr passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Dec. 20, 2007, with her family members at her side. She was the wife of the Right Reverend Robert Shaw Kerr, seventh bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont who predeceased her in 1988. A celebration of her life was held Saturday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 2 Cherry St., Burlington. A complete obituary appeared the Dec. 26 Burlington Free Press.

Three Bishops Seek Lambeth Invitation for Bishop Robinson, The Living Church, December 20, 2007. Bishop Ely appointed by the presiding bishop as one of three bishops to confer with the Archbishop of Canterbury on the participation of Bishop Gene Robinson at the 2008 Lambeth Conference.

Gay marriage panel hears from supporters, by Daniel Barlow, The Rutland Herald, December 20, 2007. (Quotes Bishop Ely's testimony). The same article appeared Dec. 19 in the Barre Montpelier Times-Argus with the title, "Packed room supports gay marriage."

A couple's take on Middle East peace, by John Flowers, Addison County Independent, December 10, 2007. An article on the Rev. Diane Nancekivell and her husband, Tom Baskett's recent visit to Israel and Palestine. The January 2008 Mountain Echo contains a more complete account.

Convention welcomes presiding bishop, focuses on MDGs, by Anne Clarke Brown for Episcopal Life Online, November 8, 2007.

On the Road with the Presiding Bishop in Vermont, by Neva Rae Fox for Episcopal Life Online, November 8, 2007. Fox is public affairs officer for The Episcopal Church and accompanied the Presiding Bishop on her visit to Diocesan Convention.

Bishop Ely's interview with Mitch Wertlieb of Vermont Public Radio, November 5, 2007

Episcopal Bishop urges poverty effort, Daniel Barlow, Barre Montpelier Times-Argus, November 3, 2007 (The same article appeared in The Rutland Herald)

National Episcopal leader makes Vermont visit, Samuel Hemingway, Burlington Free Press, November 3, 2007
(Note: The reporter attended a news conference scheduled after the forum on global poverty. He did not attend the forum.)

Bishop calls diocese to continue 'this spirit of koinonia', Anne Clarke Brown for Episcopal News Service, October 30, 2007

Head of Episcopal Church to Visit Vermont, Burlington Free Press, October 18, 2007

Vt. Bishop voices support for same-sex unions, Bennington Banner, October 2, 2007 (Now only available through the archives for $2.95)

Church celebrates its history, looks ahead (about St. Peter's centennial celebration of the laying of the cornerstone of the current church), Bennington Banner, October 1, 2007 (Now only available through the archives for $2.95)

Bishops provide 'clarity' in response to Primates' communiqué (photo shows Bishop Ely at the concluding news conference of the September House of Bishops meeting in New Orleans) Episcopal Life Online, September 25, 2007