Archbishop Blair Addresses the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Hartford
Divine Renovation Workshop Draws 15 Parishes Dedicated to Renewal
Father Diego Jimenez, far right, and his parishioners from All Saints-Todos los Santos Parish in Waterbury discuss their parish’s vision during the “Unlocked” event held last week at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, part of St. Paul VI Parish, in Hamden. During this Divine Renovation ministry workshop, 15 parishes gathered to learn more about [...]
Exploring God’s Word Together
PHOTO BY KAREN A. AVITABILEEach Wednesday, the Men’s Fellowship Group at Annunciation Parish in Newington meets for Scripture reading, fellowship and prayer from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in Holy Spirit Church Hall. Men’s Fellowship Group at Annunciation Parish learns from each other then evangelizes. A group of men at Annunciation Parish in [...]
New Family Life Coordinator Sees Marriage and Family Ministries as Key to All Vocations
Valerie St. Jean, archdiocesan coordinator of Adult & Family Life Ministries, poses outside of her office at the Pastoral Center in Bloomfield. Story and Photo by Shelley Wolf When Valerie St. Jean hears the word “vocation,” she thinks of every person’s call from God. Each of us is being called to service, [...]
Why Pray in Front of the Tabernacle?
Members of the Tabernacle Society at East Catholic High School spend some quiet time in adoration in front of the tabernacle in the school’s Notre Dame Chapel. Day and night, Our Eucharistic Lord waits for us in the tabernacle. He is a “Prisoner of Love” who is with us “always, until the end [...]
Let’s Fast!: All the Other Stuff
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt gets very distracted ... don't we all sometimes?
Singing ‘Alleluia’ to Praise the Lord: Experience the Seasonal Difference
The Cathedral Schola Cantorum joins parishioners in singing prayers and hymns that feature the word “Alleluia” during last year’s Easter Mass at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford. Story by Shelley Wolf | Photos by Aaron Joseph Have you ever noticed that the liturgical seasons affect the use of the word “Alleluia”? [...]
Let’s Fast!: Miraculous Eucharistic Fasting
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt introduces us to some remarkable people who lived off of the Eucharist alone.
CRS Rice Bowl Grant Is Feeding the Hungry in Milford
The volunteers at St. Raphael Food Pantry in Milford received a Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl grant, which is helping them to feed their hungry neighbors. Story and Photos by Shelley Wolf Every week, George Romer feels like he is witnessing a miracle. “I think of when Jesus fed thousands of people [...]
