St. Raphael's Church, Poultney VT

05/30/2026

https://zeale.co/news/articles/bl-karl-of-austrias-model-for-building-thriving-families-an-interview-with-archduke-eduard-habsburg

What does a fallen empire have to teach modern Catholics about marriage? According to Archduke Eduard Habsburg, quite a lot.

05/30/2026

— from “Scripture and the Mystery of The Mass” at https://bit.ly/49w7BzS

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

Those celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2026 are invited to the Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass celebrated by Bishop John McDermott.

Recognition is given to couples celebrating marriages of 5, 10, 15, 20...50, 51, or more years. The deadline to register is Sunday, May 31st. Contact Nicole Hamilton at [email protected] or 802-658-6110 ext. 1131 to register.

05/22/2026

05/16/2026

As a revert to the Catholic faith this quote rings true for me.

I grew up Catholic but wasn’t particularly well educated in the faith. In my 20’s after college I began attending Evangelical non denominational churches because frankly they were more fun. For many years I was trained as an Evangelical in biblical exegesis and hermeneutics, but it wasn’t until I heard about the Early Church Fathers that I began to study early Christian history. My mind was blown open! You cannot do a serious study of the early church WITH scripture and not be completely convinced to become Catholic. The early church was 1000% Catholic in belief, daily living and in liturgical worship. You won’t find anything that resembles evangelicalism like their “worship”, Scripture Only as rule of faith, Faith Alone, Once Saved Always Saved, or saying things like are you saved or Born Again?

To be Steeped in History, if you are logical, reasonable and a person who seeks truth without bias, means becoming Catholic into the fullness of Truth!

05/13/2026

Ascension Thursday - Holyday of Obligation
May 14, 2026
Mass Schedule

OLSD - Vigil Mass. 5 pm. Wed., 5/13

Thursday, May 14
St. Raphael - 8 am
St. John the Baptist - 12 noon
St. Paul’s - 6 pm

All are welcome.

05/11/2026

May 10th weekend at St Raphael
Celebrating 1st Holy Communion, May Crowning, OCIA and honoring Deacon Myers.