The Archbishop’s Desk Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” (http://bit.ly/2cgjg7j) is the title of the document approved by the bishops of the United States in anticipation of this year’s November elections. For many years now, the bishops of our country have followed this practice in order to help Catholics to be [...]
The Reverend Ronald R. Yelle, Class of 1979, died Thursday, September 29, 2016. We extend our deep sympathy to Father Yelle’s family, former parishioners and friends at this time of sorrow and offer them our prayerful support. A Wake will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at St. [...]
The Reverend Daniel E. Johnson, Class of 1951, died Saturday, September 3, 2016. There will be calling hours from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. prior to the Mass of Christian Burial, at 11:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut, on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair [...]
Archbishop's Desk Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair Not long ago, Pope Francis made an unexpected appearance at a “Judges’ Summit on Human Trafficking and Organized Crime,” a two-day conference at the Vatican organized by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. To the judges and prosecutors from around the world, Pope Francis said: “Victims … need [...]
Mrs. Sally Fugere, wife of Deacon Ray Fugere, died on Thursday, August 25, 2016. The Wake will be held at Malloy Funeral Home, West Hartford, on Sunday, August 28, 2016, from 5:00 – 8:00 p. m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Church, West Hartford, on Monday, August 29, 2016, [...]
Reverend James M. Donagher, M.S., died Wednesday, August 10, 2016. The Wake will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 79 New Park Avenue, Hartford, on Monday, August 15, 2016, from 8:15-10:15 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:30 a.m. May he Rest in Peace. Expressions of sympathy can be sent [...]
Deacon Michael A. Szumigala died on Tuesday, August 2, 2016. The Wake will be held at Our Lady of Loreto Church, 12 Ardsley Road, Waterbury, Sunday, August 7, 2016, from 3:00 - 7:00 p. m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Loreto Church, on Monday, August 8, 2016, at [...]
The Archbishop's Desk Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair Of human solidarity and forgiveness As I write this column in July, plans are already under way for our Archdiocese’s annual “Blue Mass,” to be celebrated at St. Joseph Cathedral on September 11, the very day of the 15th anniversary of 9/11. The Connecticut State Police, the [...]
The Reverend Andrew F. Giardino, O.F.M., died Saturday, July 30, 2016. The Wake will be held in Saint Patrick-Saint Anthony Church, 285 Church Street, Hartford, Wednesday, August 3, 2016, from 4:00-8:00 p.m., with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., [...]
Bernadette Ann Dybiec died on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was the sister of Reverend Arthur J. Dupont, senior priest. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Incarnation, Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. May She Rest in Peace.