2023 Summa Scholars ‘Brimming with Potential’

The 2023 Archdiocesan Summa Scholars from St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol. Photo by Laura McCaffrey Story by Shelley Wolf Thanking God for his “grace and guidance” and asking that he equip them with “wisdom and humility,” 38 scholars prayed in gratitude for being named this year’s [...]

2023-07-04T10:23:13-04:00June 8th, 2023|

Pope Francis Recognizes Jim Smith with Papal Honors

Archbishop Leonard P. Blair presents Jim Smith, who was named by Pope Francis as a “Knight of St. Gregory the Great,” with a framed document from the pope as well as the Cross of the Papal Order of St. Gregory the Great at St. Thomas Chapel in Bloomfield. Photo by Aaron Joseph [...]

2023-04-28T10:59:53-04:00April 27th, 2023|

Visiting the Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial

by Rev. Matthew Gworek Tender Shepherd of the flock, your beloved child has entered your kingdom and now lies cradled in your love. Sooth the hearts of his parents and bring peace to their lives. Enlighten their faith and give hope to their hearts. Loving God, grant mercy to your entire family in this [...]

2022-12-14T08:58:36-05:00December 14th, 2022|

Meeting Pope Francis, a Warm Champion for Women

Maribeth Stewart Blogoslawski, a parishioner in the Archdiocese of Hartford, meets with Pope Francis to share the work of her organization’s members. She is vice president general and regional vice president, North America, for the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations. Photo © Vatican Media Story by Shelley [...]

2022-10-28T16:02:03-04:00October 28th, 2022|