Author Archives: David Elliott
Rest in Peace: Rev. James F. Pilon
Rev. James F. Pilon entered peacefully into eternal life on June 12, 2026. Ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Hartford in 1967, Fr. Pilon served in many areas of…Read More “Rest in Peace: Rev. James F. Pilon”
Appointment Announcements for 5/29/26
Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne is pleased to announce the following appointments: Priests
Appointment Announcements for 5/20/26
Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne is pleased to announce the following appointments: Priests Deacons
Rest in Peace: Rev. Thomas J. O’Rourke
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”
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
Appointment Announcements for 4/15/26
Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne is pleased to announce the following appointments: Priests Deacons
Rest in Peace: Deacon Joseph W. LaPierre
Deacon Joseph W. LaPierre passed away April 14, 2026 at the age of 94. He was ordained on December 19, 1980 and was assigned to Our Lady of Pompeii in…Read More “Rest in Peace: Deacon Joseph W. LaPierre”