Archdiocese of Hartford Synod 2020 Concluding Report
Deacon Stephen Savarese
Deacon Stephen Savarese, ordained a deacon in 2012, died on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Deacon Savarese served at Saint John of the Cross Church in Middlebury. We ask you to keep his wife Margaret and all his family in your prayers. A Wake will be held at Saint John of the Cross Church (part [...]
Reverend Nicholas John Cesaro
Reverend Nicholas John Cesaro, Class of 1954, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021. We extend our deepest sympathy to Fr. Cesaro’s family and friends at this time of loss and offer them our prayerful support. The Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair will be the principal celebrant at a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Avenue, Hartford, [...]
Missionary Team Fosters Conversion through the Neocatechumenal Way
Parishioners in the parish hall at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, part of Maria Reina de la Paz Parish in Hartford, participate in animated small group discussions during a Neocatechumenal Way catechesis session. Photo by Aaron Joseph Father Justino Cornejo along with David and Michelle Rak are part of a Neocatechumenal Way Itinerant [...]
Reverend William John Killeen
Reverend William John Killeen, Class of 1959, died Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Fr. Killeen served at many parishes in the Archdiocese prior to his retirement, most recently as the Pastor of Saint Jude Church in Derby. We extend our deepest sympathy to Fr. Killeen’s loved ones at this time of loss and offer them our [...]
USCCB’s Vote to Write a Document on the Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church
Together with the great majority of bishops, Archbishop Blair voted yes, not for the misrepresentation that has been presented in some quarters, but for drafting a document on the truth, beauty, and goodness of the Eucharist in post-pandemic times. Below please find a letter from Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of [...]
C4C’s Katie Purple: Offering Meaning and Purpose
Story by Shelley Wolf Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series based on conversations with each member of the Crossroads 4 Christ National Servant Leadership Team. Last up is Katie Purple, director of formation for Crossroads 4 Christ, a young adult ministry. As director of formation, Katie Purple develops short spiritual [...]
C4C’s Brad Endres: Equipping Young Adults for a Lifetime
Story by Shelley Wolf Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series based on conversations with each member of the Crossroads 4 Christ National Servant Leadership Team. Next up is Brad Endres, director of mission advancement for Crossroads 4 Christ, a young adult ministry. Endres is also known for his work as a [...]
Administrative Assistant for Faith Formation
Parishes of Southington, CT and Plantsville, CT The Parishes of Southington and Plantsville are seeking a part-time administrative assistant for twenty hours per week for the office of Faith Formation. This position will report to, and work closely with the Director of Faith Formation and is responsible for various administrative tasks of the faith [...]