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Auxiliary Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt recounts the life of Waterbury native son and priest Blessed Michael J. McGivney, whose patronal feast in the Archdiocese of Hartford is annually marked on…Read More “Blessed McGivney: An Outstanding Witness”

Story by Karen A. Avitabile Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Plainville is inviting people who have questions about the Catholic Church to ask them during the town’s upcoming ballon…Read More “Catholic Parish Takes Flight at Annual Balloon Festival”

Story by Shelley Wolf In August, a new Marian shrine will be dedicated in the Archdiocese of Hartford, creating a sacred pilgrimage destination where all local Catholics can go to…Read More “Archbishop to Dedicate a Marian Shrine in Archdiocese of Hartford”

Story by Joe Pisani My daughter has been pestering me lately. She insists that grandparents live longer when they take care of their grandkids, according to several studies. Even before…Read More “Grandparents, a Gift from God”

Story by Joe Pisani Several hundred Italian-Americans marched in a procession three blocks long in honor of St. Trofimena, a fourth century virgin martyr, whose statue was held aloft on…Read More “Procession in New Haven Celebrates Catholic Faith, Italian-American Cultures”

Story by Shelley Wolf Elevated on plywood, the sanctuary floor was sagging. The vinyl flooring in the nave had cracked. Over time, a church’s structure and beauty show evidence of…Read More “Bloomfield Church Remodel Blends Beauty and Purpose”

Story by Joe Pisani For five years, Richard Ruyack Jr., a retired police lieutenant from Yonkers, has taken the relics of St. Padre Pio all over the world for thousands…Read More “Public Invited to Venerate Relics of St. Pio in East Haven “

Story by Shelley Wolf There is a map of the United States with 20 Catholic dioceses that are part of a cutting-edge, family faith project – and the Archdiocese of…Read More “Archdiocese Is Selected for National Parent and Family Faith Project”

Story by Joe Pisani I have this problem. Most of my family members and friends want to talk about politics —  I should say “argue” about politics — but I…Read More “Talk is Cheap, Except Talk About God”

Story by Shelley Wolf The Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford was the site of great joy as Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne ordained two new priests on June 21 for…Read More “Two New Priests Are Ordained for the Archdiocese in 2025”