Archbishop Leonard P. Blair For those of us Christians who live in the northern hemisphere, the meaning of Easter is reflected in nature. After a dark, cold and often dreary winter, Easter comes in Spring. The earth is about to be garlanded with new life, the song of birds, balmy breezes and [...]
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt gets very distracted ... don't we all sometimes?
Deacon Calvin S. Croll passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 92. Deacon Croll was ordained on December 14, 1979 by Archbishop John F. Whealon, and served at St. Gabriel Church (now part of St. Raphael Parish) until his retirement in 2006. He is survived by his wife June, his 5 [...]
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt introduces us to some remarkable people who lived off of the Eucharist alone.
Deacon Paul B. Lauer passed away on Tuesday March 12th, 2024, at the age of 85. Deacon Lauer was ordained on December 19, 1980 by Archbishop John F. Whealon, and served at St. Augustine (Seymour), St. Joseph (Ansonia), St. Mary (Milford), Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Lucy (Waterbury) parishes. He also [...]
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt talks about what Jesus Himself said about fasting and what it means for us.
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt looks at the origins of eating fish on Fridays, and how in the 1960's one enterprising fast food franchisee introduced a menu item for Catholics that remains popular to this day.