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A Message from Archbishop Blair

Pray for those who are tempted to lose hope: Most of us wake up each day and face our problems with the hope that we can overcome them with the help and strength that come from God. Sometimes, however, people can be caught up in events beyond their control, and hope is severely tested. I [...]

2014-04-10T00:00:00-04:00April 10th, 2014|

Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde

Former Auxiliary Bishop 1988 – 1994 Motto: Encourage and Teach with Patience Born September 3, 1940 in Framingham, Massachusetts Ordained December 18, 1965 Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford February 3, 1988 Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford April 12, 1988 Installed as Bishop of Ogdensburg January 7, 1994 Installed as Bishop of Arlington March 25, 1999

2019-05-20T15:47:01-04:00April 12th, 1988|

Most Reverend John F. Whealon, D.D., S.S.L., S.T.L.

Second Archbishop of Hartford 1969-1991 Motto: Vox Clamantis In Deserto (A Voice Crying In the Desert) Born January 15, 1921 in Barberton, Ohio Ordained May 26, 1945 Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland June 2, 1961 Appointed Bishop of Erie November 30, 1966 Appointed Archbishop of Hartford December 28, 1968 Died August 2, 1991

2019-05-20T15:17:17-04:00December 28th, 1968|

Most Reverend Joseph F. Donnelly

Former Auxiliary Bishop 1964 – 1977 Motto: Opus Justitiae Pax (Peace is the Work of Justice) Born May 1, 1909 in Norwich, Connecticut Ordained June 29, 1934 Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford November 9, 1964 Died June 30, 1977

2019-05-20T15:43:02-04:00November 9th, 1964|

Most Reverend Henry J. O’Brien, D.D.

First Archbishop of Hartford 1945-1968 Motto: Christus Crescat (May Christ Increase) Born July 21, 1896 in New Haven, Connecticut Ordained July 8, 1923 Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford May 14, 1940 Appointed Ninth Bishop of Hartford April 7, 1945 Appointed Archbishop of Hartford August 6, 1953 Resigned 1968 Died July 23, 1976

2019-05-20T15:17:57-04:00August 6th, 1953|

Most Reverend John F. Hackett

Former Auxiliary Bishop 1952 – 1986 Motto: Manete In Christo (Remain in Christ) Born December 7, 1911 in New Haven, Connecticut Ordained June 29, 1936 Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford December 10, 1952 Ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford March 19, 1953 Retired December 7, 1986 Died May 30, 1990

2019-05-20T15:43:14-04:00March 19th, 1953|

Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe, D.D.

Eighth Bishop of Hartford 1934-1944 Motto: In Caritate Dei (In Love of God) Born June 17, 1875, in Hartford, Connecticut Ordained July 29, 1900 Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford April 28, 1926 Appointed Bishop of Hartford April 25, 1934 Died December 15, 1944

2019-06-29T15:47:13-04:00April 25th, 1934|

Most Reverend John Gregory Murray

Former Auxiliary Bishop 1920 – 1925 Motto: Mea Omnia Tua (My Everything is Yours) Born Feburary 26, 1877 in Waterbury, Connecticut Ordained April 14, 1900 Consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford April 28,1920 Appointed Bishop of Portland, Maine October 12, 1925 Appointed Archbishop of St. Paul, Minnesota January 25, 1932 Died October 10, 1956

2019-05-20T15:43:28-04:00April 28th, 1920|