Students from St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol were out in front, carrying the banner for the inaugural Connecticut March for Life in Hartford around Bushnell Park. Photo by Aaron Joseph Story by Shelley Wolf HARTFORD – In a day filled with hope and faith, those who [...]
Deacon James H. Stanley died on March 14, 2022. He was ordained in 1987 and served at St. Barnabas in North Haven and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Hamden. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 18th at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (St. Paul VI [...]
As the world faced with anxiety Russia’s threats against Ukraine, I prayed, and asked for prayers, that peace would prevail. Now we can only pray for the Ukrainian people, especially those very much in harm’s way, not only militarily but personally, in the face of a brutal regime that stifles all opposition and demonizes [...]
Lindsey Doherty, left, and her husband Dave Doherty meet up with Alex Soucy and his wife Jessica Soucy as they mingle with other young adults at the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Beer Tasting and Cocktail Reception Feb. 11 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. Photo by Aaron Joseph [...]
Reverend Daniel Jeremiah Sullivan, Class of 1963, died Friday, February 11, 2022. Fr. Sullivan served at many parishes in the Archdiocese prior to his retirement, most recently as the pastor of St. Margaret Mary in South Windsor. We extend our deepest sympathy to Fr. Sullivan’s loved ones at this time of loss and offer them our [...]
Reverend Edward Stanley Jaksina, Class of 1955, died Friday, February 11, 2022. Fr. Jaksina served at many parishes in the Archdiocese prior to his retirement, most recently as the pastor of Good Shepherd in Seymour. We extend our deepest sympathy to Fr. Jaksina’s loved ones at this time of loss and offer them our prayerful support. [...]
Story by Shelley Wolf Editor’s Note: Each year, the Archdiocese of Hartford awards the St. Joseph Archdiocesan Medal of Appreciation to parish volunteers for commendable service to their parish. Recipients are nominated within their parish for giving of their time and talent. In late 2021, individuals were also nominated for helping their parishes navigate [...]