Rev. Thomas J. O’Rourke died at the age of 89. Fr. O’Rourke was ordained June 27, 1964. He went to Senior Status in 2012 after 19 years as Pastor of…Read More “Rest in Peace: Rev. Thomas J. O’Rourke”
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Vatican Designates Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis
Story by Shelley Wolf This spring, St. Francis of Assisi Church in New Haven, part of Blessed Michael McGivney Parish, kicked off its observance of the Jubilee Year of St….Read More “Vatican Designates Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis”
Rest in Peace: Most Rev. Henry J. Mansell, D.D.
The Most Reverend Henry Joseph Mansell, Archbishop Emeritus of Hartford, entered into eternal life on April 21, 2026, at the age of 88. A native of New York City, he…Read More “Rest in Peace: Most Rev. Henry J. Mansell, D.D.”
Archdiocese of Hartford and Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools Resolve Dispute
Decree on the Relegation to Profane but Not Sordid Use of Our Lady of Peace Church in East Hartford, Connecticut
Albertus Magnus Students Swap Spring Break for Ohio Mission Work
Story by Joe Pisani Six students from Albertus Magnus College of New Haven went on spring break. But they did not go to Florida; they traveled to Ohio to perform…Read More “Albertus Magnus Students Swap Spring Break for Ohio Mission Work”
Rest in Peace: Rev. Henry C. Frascadore
Rev. Henry C. Frascadore died yesterday at the age of 92, just one day shy of his 93rd birthday. He was ordained a priest on May 7, 1959. Funeral arrangements…Read More “Rest in Peace: Rev. Henry C. Frascadore”
Decree on the Merger of the Parishes of Saint Ambrose, North Branford and Northford, Connecticut and Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish, North Haven, Connecticut
Catholic Transcript: Spring 2026
Rest in Peace: Rev. Gerald H. Dziedzic
Rev. Gerald H. Dziedzic died February 25th in New Britain. Father Dziedzic was born in 1947 and ordained in 1974. His last assignment as Pastor was at Saint Francis Xavier/Our Lady of…Read More “Rest in Peace: Rev. Gerald H. Dziedzic”