CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKJanuary 27 – February 2, 2019 Catholic Schools Week, celebrated nationally this year from January 27 – February 2, provides a great opportunity for families to explore the excellence of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Parents and prospective students are encouraged to attend a nearby Catholic school Open House to discover […]
The Archdiocesan Office of Family Life will host its 12th annual Marriage Enrichment Celebration on Sat. Feb. 2 from 5 to 9 pm. at Mary Our Queen Church and Parish Center at 248 Savage St., Plantsville. This year’s program will begin with Mass and include dinner, prayer reflection and fun centered on the theme: “Where […]
Courage International is a Catholic network of confidential support groups for men and women who experience same-sex attraction and seek to live chaste lives in Christ. Courage International also sponsors separate confidential support groups (called “EnCourage”) for those who seek to gain greater understanding and acceptance of their loved-one’s same-sex attraction, while honoring chastity. For […]
Therese: The Story of St. Therese of Lisieux on Wed. Feb. 6 from 12 – 3 pm at Calvary Retreat Center, 31 Colton St., Farmington. The award-winning film shares the life of one of the most popular saints of our time. It details her faith, trials and sacrifices, revealing a way of life based on […]
HUMAN TRAFICKING AWARENESS PROGRAMS Commemoration of St. Bakhita Prayer and Reflection Vigil against Human Trafficking - Friday February 8, 2019, 7-8 pm. Feb. 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. She is considered the patron saint of human trafficking […]
Courage International is a Catholic network of confidential support groups for men and women who experience same-sex attraction and seek to live chaste lives in Christ. Courage International also sponsors separate confidential support groups (called “EnCourage”) for those who seek to gain greater understanding and acceptance of their loved-one’s same-sex attraction, while honoring chastity. For […]