Story by Shelley Wolf The city of Jerusalem beckons pilgrims from around the world. Image by Christine Schmidt from Pixabay BLOOMFIELD – Every Catholic is encouraged to make at least one spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and in January 2022 the Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Biblical School may be offering the [...]
Story by Shelley Wolf HARTFORD – With the Cathedral of St. Joseph fully open to the public once again with no COVID-19 restrictions on capacity, Archbishop Leonard P. Blair on June 26 ordained two new priests for the Archdiocese of Hartford. After more than a year of separation for many due to the pandemic, [...]
Story by Shelley Wolf Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series based on conversations with each member of the Crossroads 4 Christ National Servant Leadership Team. Last up is Katie Purple, director of formation for Crossroads 4 Christ, a young adult ministry. As director of formation, Katie Purple develops short spiritual [...]
Story by Shelley Wolf Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series based on conversations with each member of the Crossroads 4 Christ National Servant Leadership Team. Next up is Brad Endres, director of mission advancement for Crossroads 4 Christ, a young adult ministry. Endres is also known for his work as a [...]
Story by Shelley Wolf Editor’s Note: This story is part of a series based on conversations with each member of the Crossroads 4 Christ National Servant Leadership Team. Now up is Bonnie Srubas, director of operations for Crossroads 4 Christ, a young adult ministry. Bonnie Srubas joined Crossroads 4 Christ young adult ministry [...]
Story by Shelley Wolf Editor’s Note: This month, Crossroads 4 Christ will host its second annual Young Adult Conference from May 17 to 23. With the theme “Into the Deep,” it will include a mix of online speakers and in-person events, such as Holy Hour with Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt and a Pentecost Vigil [...]
Arturo Iriarte of the Office of Faith and Culture speaks to the Vietnamese Community of St. Andrew Dung-Lac Parish in West Hartford. An experience of solidarity with the Catholic Vietnamese Community of Dung-Lac of West Hartford WEST HARTFORD – On Sunday, April 11, 2021, eleven multicultural parish leaders from around [...]
Catholics and other concerned citizens gather on April 7 outside the state Legislative Office Building in Hartford to oppose an assisted suicide bill and a bill to restrict advertising at pregnancy care centers during the “Freedom to Live” candlelight vigil rally. Photo by Aaron Joseph Story by Shelley Wolf HARTFORD [...]
Panelists Tell Students of Surprising Twists and Turns Along the Way Story by Shelley Wolf BRISTOL – Five men and women who pursued vocations in the Catholic Church say they had different plans for their lives, but God surprised them with a call that eventually proved to be the right fit for them. “My [...]
Tenor Jorge Prego sings from St. Mary Church, part of St. John Bosco Parish, in Branford as part of the first-ever Archbishop's Annual Appeal Virtual Kickoff Event, which is still available for viewing online. (Photo by Shelley Wolf/Archdiocese of Hartford) By Shelley Wolf BLOOMFIELD – This year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal began with [...]