Archdiocese News

Catholic Parish Takes Flight at Annual Balloon Festival

Story by Karen A. Avitabile Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Plainville is inviting people who have questions about the Catholic Church to ask them during the town’s upcoming ballon...Read More "Catholic Parish Takes Flight at Annual Balloon Festival"

Archbishop to Dedicate a Marian Shrine in Archdiocese of Hartford

Story by Shelley Wolf In August, a new Marian shrine will be dedicated in the Archdiocese of Hartford, creating a sacred pilgrimage destination where all local Catholics can go to...Read More "Archbishop to Dedicate a Marian Shrine in Archdiocese of Hartford"

Grandparents, a Gift from God

Story by Joe Pisani My daughter has been pestering me lately. She insists that grandparents live longer when they take care of their grandkids, according to several studies. Even before...Read More "Grandparents, a Gift from God"

Procession in New Haven Celebrates Catholic Faith, Italian-American Cultures

Story by Joe Pisani Several hundred Italian-Americans marched in a procession three blocks long in honor of St. Trofimena, a fourth century virgin martyr, whose statue was held aloft on...Read More "Procession in New Haven Celebrates Catholic Faith, Italian-American Cultures"

Bloomfield Church Remodel Blends Beauty and Purpose

Story by Shelley Wolf Elevated on plywood, the sanctuary floor was sagging. The vinyl flooring in the nave had cracked. Over time, a church’s structure and beauty show evidence of...Read More "Bloomfield Church Remodel Blends Beauty and Purpose"

Public Invited to Venerate Relics of St. Pio in East Haven 

Story by Joe Pisani For five years, Richard Ruyack Jr., a retired police lieutenant from Yonkers, has taken the relics of St. Padre Pio all over the world for thousands...Read More "Public Invited to Venerate Relics of St. Pio in East Haven "