Author Archives: Tracy Parkin

Story by Karen A. Avitabile St. Justin-St. Michael Parish in Hartford recently beautified its grounds by planting some 25 trees. The enhanced landscape now invites the community to linger, offering…Read More “New Trees Transform Hartford Parish into Peaceful Community Gathering Space”

Story by Jim Tierney A century after its founding by Ansonia’s Polish community, St. Joseph Church marked 100 years of faith, tradition and service with a celebration on May 31….Read More “St. Joseph Church in Ansonia Celebrates 100 Years”

Story by Jim Tierney The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference had a successful 2026 legislative session, helping defeat efforts to expand abortion rights, weaken protections for Catholic hospitals and schools,…Read More “Catholic Public Policy Office Celebrates Legislative Wins”

Story by Shelley Wolf In late May, parents and students wandered the halls and gymnasium, perusing colorful student art and exhibits at East Catholic Shoreline Academy in Branford. In a…Read More “Laudato Si’ Teachings Take Root at East Catholic Shoreline Academy”

Column by Joe Pisani A class I teach in public speaking causes my college students a lot of anxiety — and sometimes outright fear. According to some surveys, public speaking…Read More “From Syllabus to Sympathy”

Story by Jim Tierney For several years, the basement of St. Anthony Church in New Haven was used as a chapel with an altar at one end of the hall,…Read More “Reborn in Beauty: New Haven’s Beloved St. Anthony Shrine Restored to Splendor”

Story by Jim Tierney In a new home more visible to the community, Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center begins its next chapter. Behind its doors, the work continues — rooted…Read More “Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center Relocates to New Location”

Story by Shelley Wolf In 1951, Holy Family Monastery and Retreat House opened its doors in West Hartford, on a hill with a lighted cross, as is the Passionist tradition….Read More “Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center Celebrates 75th Year of Spiritual Renewal”

Story by Joe Pisani Let me tell you a secret. When my world is falling apart, when nothing seems to be going right, and when there’s no one around to…Read More “In All Things, Give Thanks?”

Story by Karen A. Avitabile Father Joshua Wilbur remains optimistic, though he has acknowledged the reality of his situation. “I’m hopeful for the future but accepting what God has in…Read More “A Race Against Time: Father Joshua Wilbur Awaits a Lifesaving Liver Transplant”