Last June, eight men were ordained permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Hartford. They are, in the back row, left to right: James Marco, Gerald Maust, Louis Santiago, Larry Tiani, Keith Griffin, Ramón Guzmán, Jonathan Bruzas and Christopher Haddad. They are joined by Auxiliary Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, at left in the front row, and [...]
On today's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt looks at the origins of eating fish on Fridays, and how in the 1960's one enterprising fast food franchisee introduced a menu item for Catholics that remains popular to this day.
Connecticut Foodshare, which receives funds from the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, distributes food to many local food banks and pantries. It also helps people directly through its Mobile Pantry, which stops in numerous locations in the Archdiocese of Hartford. (Photo by Tina Poet) Story by Shelley Wolf Every year, the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal [...]
Story by Joe Pisani Over the past year, I’ve met a fair number of “nonagenarians,” who are more commonly known as people in their 90s. Where do I meet them? Usually at church because, I’ve discovered, their day centers on morning Mass. It’s right at the top of their To Do lists, followed by the [...]
In the first proper episode of this year's 'Lent with the Lord,' Fr. Matt brings us the Biblical origins of fasting and why the act of fasting is such a meaningful gift that we can give to God.
PHOTO BY AARON JOSEPHDeacon Ernie Scrivani proclaims the Gospel in St. Mary Church, part of Blessed Michael McGivney Parish in New Haven. He has written his own reflections, meditations and prayers for the stations of the cross. Archdiocesan deacon produces his own reflections, meditations and prayers for each devotion. Story by Karen [...]
February 14th is a date that for many will bring to mind fancy meals or heart-shaped boxes filled with delicious chocolates. However, this year, Valentine's Day coincides with Ash Wednesday, the beginning of our Lenten journey — a journey that is marked with fasting and sacrifice. And that is the theme of our [...]
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair chats with Simon Rees and Madeline Smith, missionaries for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, or FOCUS, from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, during the 2024 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Beer Testing and Cocktail Reception at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. (Photo by Aaron Joseph) Story By [...]
PHOTO BY AARON JOSEPHConnecticut Catholic Conference Executive Director Chris Healy, second from left, and Deacon David Reynolds, associate director for the Conference, far right, discuss bills in the Legislative Office Building in Hartford last year, with Rep. Cara Pavlock, R-Bristol, and Rep. Mark Anderson, R-Granby. Healy says the Conference with the assistance of others [...]
Memorabilia contributed by parishes, schools and other Catholic organizations at the 175th Archdiocesan Anniversary Mass on Nov. 28, 2018, are displayed in the Archdiocesan Archives before heading for the time capsule. (Photo by Aaron Joseph) Story by Shelley Wolf Have you ever wondered what happened to the time capsule from the Archdiocese [...]