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Valerie St. Jean, archdiocesan coordinator of Adult & Family Life Ministries, poses outside of her office at the Pastoral Center in Bloomfield. Story and Photo by Shelley Wolf When Valerie St. Jean hears the word “vocation,” she thinks of every person’s call from God. Each of us is being called to service, [...]
Story By Joe Pisani When I was in church recently, a couple renewed their marriage vows on their 61st anniversary. There was a blessing, there was applause, and I suspect there was some envy and confusion. How does a marriage last that long? I doubt there’s no one who can make marriage look easy, but [...]
By Steve and Bridget Patton She says: I’m enjoying all this together time He says: I need my personal space Calamities can bring out the best and the worst in a marriage. Our routines can serve us well by keeping our lives predictable and peaceful, but they can also shield us from seeing and more fully embracing [...]
By Steve and Bridget Patton A few years ago, I had this Facebook relationship. I apologized, she said she forgives me and I've been faithful ever since. But she won't let it go. She says: Now I can’t trust him I just don't know how I can ever trust him again. It was very hurtful. [...]
Dr. Lenard Kelley, Director Office of Family Life The Office of Family Life will offer training in February for clergy and clergy-designated lay ministers and volunteers in how to administer a marriage preparation program specifically designed for parishes in the Archdiocese of Hartford. While large-group regional workshops such as Engaged Encounter will [...]
The Archdiocesan Office of Family Life will hold its 13th annual marriage enrichment evening on Sat., Feb. 1, 2020, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Mary Our Queen Church and Parish Center, 248 Savage St., Plantsville, CT. This year's program will begin with Mass, include dinner, prayer, reflection, and fun centered on the theme: “The Name is [...]
