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Blessed McGivney: An Outstanding Witness
Auxiliary Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt recounts the life of Waterbury native son and priest Blessed Michael J. McGivney, whose patronal feast in the Archdiocese of Hartford is annually marked on...Read More "Blessed McGivney: An Outstanding Witness"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"