USCCB Diocesan Synod Synthesis for Archdiocese of Hartford
A Message from Archbishop Blair Regarding the Conflict in Ukraine
As the world faced with anxiety Russia’s threats against Ukraine, I prayed, and asked for prayers, that peace would prevail. Now we can only pray for the Ukrainian people, especially those very much in harm’s way, not only militarily but personally, in the face of a brutal regime that stifles all opposition and demonizes [...]
Information Regarding the Lawsuit Reported by the Media against Archbishop Blair by the Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools
The recent lawsuit by FACS involves a disagreement about how Trustees are to be appointed and/or renewed on the Board of Trustees of that organization. It concerns the manner of governance of FACS and the proper role of the Archbishop of Hartford when an entity is a supporting corporation of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Valerie Mara appointed superintendent of schools as Archdiocese announces formation of ‘Center for Catholic Education & Formation’
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair announced today the appointment of Valerie Mara as Superintendent of the Archdiocese’s Catholic schools. Mrs. Mara has held the post of interim superintendent since February and previously served as Adjunct to the Vicar for Education, Research, and Policy. “For the past six months, Mrs. Mara has led our schools admirably, [...]