Let’s Fast!: Lenten Loopholes
Deacon Paul B. Lauer
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 [...]
Let’s Fast!: Did Jesus Say Not to Fast?
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt talks about what Jesus Himself said about fasting and what it means for us.
Let’s Fast!: Things Get a Little Fishy
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.
Let’s Fast!: Biblical Origins of Fasting
In the first proper episode of this year's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt brings us the Biblical origins of fasting and why the act of fasting is such a meaningful gift that we can give to God.
Lent with the Lord: Let’s Fast!
February 14th is a date that for many will bring to mind fancy meals or heart-shaped boxes filled with delicious chocolates. However, this year, Valentine's Day coincides with Ash Wednesday, the beginning of our Lenten journey — a journey that is marked with fasting and sacrifice. And that is the theme of our [...]
Deacon Daniel Sloan
Deacon Daniel Sloan passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 1 2024 at the age of 81. Deacon Sloan was ordained on June 10, 1995 by Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin, and served at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish in Waterbury. He also worked for the CT Department of Corrections as a [...]
There’s No Future Friendship Unless Christ is Your Mutual Friend
Story by Joe Pisani I have retired friends who are obsessing over their investment portfolios, for good reason. They get up and go to the computer every morning and check the overseas markets. They sign in to their accounts to see how their stocks and bonds are performing. I guess a guy has to [...]
Are You an Arimathean?
PHOTO BY KAREN A. AVITABILE Some members of the Arimathean ministry group at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury are, front row, left to right: Rochelle Rinaldi, Karen McCormick and Karen Kish. In the back row are Frank McKane, left, and Gery Jachimowski. The group is praying before the start of [...]
