Month of McGivney – Oct 30
Much has been said about how Fr. McGivney can inspire younger people to engage with their faith. Who better to learn that from than Fr. McGivney's own great-great-grandnewphew?
Much has been said about how Fr. McGivney can inspire younger people to engage with their faith. Who better to learn that from than Fr. McGivney's own great-great-grandnewphew?
In our fourth and final episode of 'McGivney: Priest of Connecticut,' our interviewees reflect on Fr. McGivney's legacy and what his upcoming beatification can mean for the Knights of Columbus, priests in the Archdiocese of Hartford (and beyond), and the laity. It has been a true joy producing and sharing this series, and we sincerely [...]
Back in June, priests of the Archdiocese of Hartford had the chance to take part in a wonderful presentation about Father McGivney by Fr. Gabriel O’Donnell, OP, who is the Director of the Father McGivney Guild. Here’s a piece of that presentation, entitled “A Priest and a Man of Vision,” which focuses on Father McGivney’s [...]
At this year's Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference, Sr. Veronica Mary Sullivan, SV (who happens to be the sister of Fr. Jim Sullivan!) offered an entire presentation on the life and legacy of Fr. McGivney. We encourage all who are preparing for next week's beatification of Fr. McGivney to watch and enjoy this excellent presentation.
Beginning today, the Knights of Columbus are invoking the intercession of Fr. McGivney through a novena that is to be offered in advance of his beatification. Please join us in prayer: https://www.kofc.org/.../father.../beatification-novena.pdf
In the third episode of 'McGivney: Priest of Connecticut,' we head to Thomaston, where Fr. McGivney would serve the rest of his short life, providing his unique and cherished pastoral care to all he came in contact with.