Friar Joseph Benicewicz, OFM Conv., a Franciscan Friar of Our Lady of the Angels Province, died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, in Kensington, Conn. Born on Feb. 29, 1960, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Walter and Theresa (nee Niemczyk). He was predeceased by his brother, Walter, Jr., [...]
Reverend Marion I. Krupnick entered peacefully into eternal life on August 15, 2024, shortly after celebrating his 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Born on January 21, 1929, in Kety, Poland, to Konstanty and Maria Krupnik, Father Marion prepared for the priesthood at the Institute of Philosophy and [...]
by Joe Pisani Ken Santopietro has directed the Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference for 12 years, and he says it’s a “spiritual booster shot every guys needs.” This year more than ever. The 17th Annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference, which will bring together men from across the state, will be held on [...]
Story by Joe Pisani “EVERYTHING THAT EXISTS ON EARTH HAS SOMETHING MYSTERIOUS HIDDEN IN IT. EVERY VISIBLE BEING CARRIES THE STAMP OF THE ETERNAL …” — C.F. Blumhardt I begin my day the same way every morning. I roll out of bed, I wander downstairs to the kitchen, I make my first cup of [...]
Reverend John E. Cockayne died in Florida on August 1, 2024, at the age of 72. He was ordained on February 9, 1985, by the Most. Rev. John F. Whealon, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. He served at St. Bernard in Enfield and St. Thomas in Thomaston, as well as Spiritual Director [...]
Martin Chouinard and Mitchell Kendrioski tomorrow will be ordained to the transitional diaconate, marking a significant milestone in their vocational journey to the priesthood. We caught up with Martin and Mitchell ahead of their ordination to see what they are expecting, and what graces they are hoping God will offer, [...]
Deacons Daniel Hackenjos and Colin Lane will be ordained to the priesthood this Saturday at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. In this interview, they offer valuable and faith-filled insights into where they are on their vocational journey just before ordination. Deacons Daniel and Colin also invite the entire archdiocesan family [...]
Oxford parish ministry aims to give others faith, love, joy and hope through making rag dolls. Story and Photos by Karen A. Avitabile For the past six years, St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Oxford has been helping to ease the pain of children in crises by creating a handmade [...]
Reverend Cyriac Maliekal, 79, died June 3, 2024. Fr. Cyriac was born in India in 1945, ordained in 1971, came to the Archdiocese in 1981, incardinated in 1990, and retired in 2021 after serving as Pastor of Christ the Redeemer in Milford since 2006. Calling hours will be held at Christ the Redeemer [...]
Fr. Anthony Federico introduces an exciting new vocations promotion, 'Called By Name,' to the Archdiocese of Hartford.