Reverend A. Leo Spodnik, born June 5, 1922 died at the age of 101 on Monday, September 4, 2023. Father Leo was ordained on May 27, 1948 and was a priest for 75 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St. Leo [...]
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair At Easter we proclaim that Jesus Christ — in his human body, and not as a ghost, phantom or spirit — is risen and alive. All salvation, every redemptive grace, now comes into the world through his glorified body. He is crucified “in the flesh” and risen “in [...]
https://youtu.be/B_jFBXmqF3A?si=4mQxsIlJhQlCmOE0 In today's National Eucharistic Revival update, Fr. Ruminski reminds us how grateful thanksgiving is a way to acknowledge that all good things are only possible through God.
Reverend Daniel James Sullivan, Class of 1963, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, at CT Hospice in Branford. Father Sullivan served in many assignments during his 60 years of priestly ministry, most recently at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Hamden, in various capacities, for almost 27 years. We extend our deepest sympathy [...]
In today's National Eucharistic Revival update, Fr. Ruminski poses a timely question: How do we, as a society, find renewal?
Deacon John Joseph Mylott passed away August 15, 2023 at the age of 89. Deacon John was ordained on March 7, 1980, and served at St. Joseph (New Britain), St. Mark the Evangelist (West Hartford), and St. Ann (Avon) parishes until his retirement in 2009. His wife Maureen predeceased him in 2019. His full [...]
Story by Karen A. Avitabile A new plaque honoring the late Archbishop Henry J. O’Brien was recently re-installed in the Mandell Jewish Community Center of West Hartford as a tribute to his generosity and commitment to interfaith collaboration and goodwill more than 60 years ago. In 1960, the Jewish community was in the process [...]
Story by Joe Pisani Many, many years ago, so many I lost count, I was on retreat at My Father’s House in Moodus, led by the late Father Bill McCarthy. By my reckoning, it was the first retreat I had been on since I went to St. Joseph High School and the Marist Brothers shipped [...]
Deacon Joseph Coyne passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 91. Deacon Joseph was ordained on June 19, 1981, and served at Our Lady of the Assumption (Woodbridge), St. Clare (East Haven), St. Elizabeth (Branford), and St. Mary (Clinton), later retiring in 2006. He is survived by his wife Edwardene. His [...]