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Catholic Public Policy Office Celebrates Legislative Wins
Story by Jim Tierney The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference had a successful 2026 legislative session, helping defeat efforts to expand abortion rights, weaken protections for Catholic hospitals and schools,...Read More "Catholic Public Policy Office Celebrates Legislative Wins"
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Laudato Si’ Teachings Take Root at East Catholic Shoreline Academy
Story by Shelley Wolf In late May, parents and students wandered the halls and gymnasium, perusing colorful student art and exhibits at East Catholic Shoreline Academy in Branford. In a...Read More "Laudato Si’ Teachings Take Root at East Catholic Shoreline Academy"
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From Syllabus to Sympathy
Column by Joe Pisani A class I teach in public speaking causes my college students a lot of anxiety — and sometimes outright fear. According to some surveys, public speaking...Read More "From Syllabus to Sympathy"
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Reborn in Beauty: New Haven’s Beloved St. Anthony Shrine Restored to Splendor
Story by Jim Tierney For several years, the basement of St. Anthony Church in New Haven was used as a chapel with an altar at one end of the hall,...Read More "Reborn in Beauty: New Haven’s Beloved St. Anthony Shrine Restored to Splendor"
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Rest in Peace: Rev. Thomas J. O’Rourke
Rev. Thomas J. O’Rourke died at the age of 89. Fr. O’Rourke was ordained June 27, 1964. He went to Senior Status in 2012 after 19 years as Pastor of...Read More "Rest in Peace: Rev. Thomas J. O’Rourke"
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Vatican Designates Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis
Story by Shelley Wolf This spring, St. Francis of Assisi Church in New Haven, part of Blessed Michael McGivney Parish, kicked off its observance of the Jubilee Year of St....Read More "Vatican Designates Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis"
