Workshop of Formation and Reflection for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Our Lady of Sorrows, 79 New Park Ave, Hartford, Connecticut, 06106
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, whether new to the ministry or experienced, are invited to attend a workshop of formation and reflection.
The bi-lingual (English/Spanish) sessions will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Hartford and will be conducted by Fr. Daniel Valente and Deacon Victor Bilbraut. For questions about the workshops, please contact the parish at olschurch@olsparish.comcastbiz.net or (860) 233-4424.
To register: https://forms.gle/pGvU1veddtJRaJr58

Discernment Night
2026-01-09 18:00 | Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 74 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT, 06702
All young adults invited to attend our semi annual Discernment Night!! We have 3 fantastic speakers coming to share their experiences discerning their vocations!
Father Anthony Federico, vocations director of the Archiocese of Hartford, Sister Colleen Mattingly of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Tommy and Emily Santopietro, married couple involved in the Immaculate Conception Parish and Crossroads 4 Christ.
Enjoy a delicious meal planned for you to grow in fellowship and be inspired in faith!
Register at this link: [https://icp.faithteams.com/discern2026]

Workshop of Formation and Reflection for Lectors
2026-01-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Our Lady of Sorrows, 79 New Park Ave, Hartford, Connecticut, 06106
Lectors, whether new to the ministry or experienced, are invited to attend a workshop of formation and reflection.
The bi-lingual (English/Spanish) sessions will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Hartford and will be conducted by Fr. Daniel Valente and Deacon Victor Bilbraut. For questions about the workshops, please contact the parish at olschurch@olsparish.comcastbiz.net or (860) 233-4424.
To register: https://forms.gle/pGvU1veddtJRaJr58

Navigating the New Year: A Retreat for College Students
2026-01-10 16:00 | Mercy by the Sea Retreat Center, 167 Neck Rd, Madison, CT, 06443
Navigating the challenging waters of our world today calls us to cultivate skills and habits to ground ourselves in what matters most, orient ourselves in alignment with our values, set a course with hope, and persevere on the journey with joy and humor in community with others. On this retreat you will:

Spend time in silence and prayer while building connection through shared reflection sessions and in conversation over delicious meals.
Nourish a sense of wonder and awe immersed in the natural beauty at Mercy by the Sea through guided meditation on the beach, walking the nature path through the woodlands, and witnessing the abundant wildlife that share these grounds.
Explore opportunities for creative expression including journaling, painting, poetry, and art.
Foster skills of discernment, communication and reflection while deepening your capacity for reflection, empathy, and compassion.

Before heading back to campus for the spring semester, gather with fellow college students to reflect, restore and renew your spirit for the year ahead.
For more information and to register visit:
https://www.mercybythesea.org/retreats/themed-retreats/navigating-the-new-year/

High School Collection
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-19 | CT
January 17–18, is the annual High School Collection to support our Archdiocesan Catholic high schools. Your investment yields life-changing results, providing students with exceptional academics, solid faith formation, and a profound spirit of service. We deeply value your commitment to Catholic education as we work together to form a new generation in the faith. Thank you for your prayerful and generous support.

Frassati on Tap: Paola Peña
2026-01-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Trinity Bar, 157 Orange Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, United States

Discerning Hearts
2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Avila House, 183 Church Street, Newington, CT
Enjoy tea with Sisters from around the Archdiocese and other women discerning consecrated life.

Fourth Annual Swing Dancing Social
2026-01-24 19:00 | St. Mary Church – New Haven, New Haven, CT

Retrouvaille: January Marriage Workshop
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Windsor, CT, Windsor, CT
If your marriage has become distant, troubled, stressed, unloving or uncaring; even if you are divorced or separated but want to try again, the Retrouvaille program can help. Retrouvaille provides tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and re-discover why you fell in love. We hold 3 weekends per year and the next Retrouvaille weekend is January 30 – February 1, 2026 in Windsor, CT. For information, call confidentially 860-837-0447, email Connecticut-WMass@retrouvaille.org or go to our website www.helpourmarriage.org for information and registration.

"Is There Room for God at Work?"
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Thomas More Chapel & Center at Yale University, 268 Park Street, New Haven, CT, 06511, United States
Your faith doesn’t clock out at 9 a.m. In a culture that rewards conformity and punishes conviction, what does it actually look like to live Catholic values at work—without burning bridges or your career? Joseph McInerney, Doctor of Moral Philosophy, Chief Strategy Officer and VP of Leader Development for the Knights of Columbus will help us understand how to do just this through his experiences and his deep background in ethics and moral philosophy. Join us as we discover how to stand firm with wisdom and courage in today’s workplace.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Schedule
· 7:00 PM – Doors Open + Networking
· 7:30 PM – Talk begins
· 8:30 PM – Post Talk Networking
· 9:00 PM – Closing + Prayer

Mass of Healing
2026-02-06 18:00 | St. Peter Church, 99 East Main St, Torrington, CT, 06790
Experience the Power of Healing

at St. John Paul the Great Parish in Torrington

In these challenging times, many of us carry burdens – be it physical ailments like cancer and kidney disease, emotional struggles like depression, anxiety, PTSD and grief, or spiritual battles.

YOU’RE NOT ALONE. Reconnect, find solace, and embrace the healing powers of our divine physician, Jesus Christ.

A special Healing Mass and anointing of the sick will be celebrated:

Friday, February 6 at 6:00 pm

St. Peter Church

99 East Main St., Torrington

Our celebrant and homilist will be Father Emmanuel Ihemedu, pastor of St. John Paul the Great Parish.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Archbishop's Annual Appeal Beer Tasting & Cocktail Reception
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT
Enjoy a casual setting with Archbishop Coyne while sampling local beers served with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres.
21+ / Registration required: https://www.aohforms.com/beertasting.html

Postponed - Wedding Anniversary Mass
2026-02-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06105
This event has been postponed – due to inclement weather – until Saturday, February 28, 2026
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Faith Formation & Parish Life.
Snow Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Register for the Wedding Anniversary Mass

Holy Hour to End Human Trafficking
2026-02-09 19:00 | St. Bridget of Sweden Church, 175 Main Street, Cheshire, CT, 06410-2446
Around the world, an estimated 27.6 million people (women, children and men) are exploited for labor, services and commercial sex. What is our response to this crime against humanity? Let us go to Christ, present in the Eucharist, who is the source of our hope and strength, and pray together. The Human Trafficking Task Force of the Archdiocese of Hartford invites you to join us for a Eucharistic Holy Hour to pray for an end to human trafficking. After the service, meet members of the Task Force to learn how you can get involved in this important work.

Sacred Sounds Concert Series: At the Foot of the Cross
2026-02-20 19:00 | Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06105
The Cathedral of St. Joseph presents At the Foot of the Cross, a moving Lenten choral meditation offered on the First Friday of Lent. This annual tradition at the mother church of the Archdiocese of Hartford invites the faithful to begin the Lenten season with prayer, beauty, and reflection through sacred choral music.
The program is anchored by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger’s deeply reverent Stabat Mater, a profound musical meditation on Mary’s sorrow at the Crucifixion. Surrounding this centerpiece are timeless works of penitence and hope by Allegri, Palestrina, Purcell, Byrd, and Duruflé, tracing a spiritual arc from supplication to charity and peace.
The Schola Cantorum of the Cathedral of St. Joseph is conducted by Dr. Gabriel Löfvall, Director of Music, with the Soli Deo Gloria Chamber Ensemble, Cathedral Organist Jacob Dowgewicz, and soloists drawn from the Schola Cantorum. This First Friday offering invites listeners not simply to attend a concert, but to enter fully into the spirit of Lent through music that speaks directly to the heart.

Adult Faith Formation Program for Lent
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 | St. John Paul the Great Academy, 360 Prospect Street, Torrington, CT, 06790
Adult Faith Formation Program for Lent
St. John Paul the Great Academy, 360 Prospect Street, Torrington

Plan now to spend time this Lent learning ways to draw closer to Jesus. A six-week Lenten adult faith formation program will be offered by St. John Paul the Great Parish in Torrington on Tuesdays, February 24 – March 31, 6:00-7:00 pm. Classes will be held at St. John Paul the Great Academy, 360 Prospect Street in Torrington.

For more information, contact Director of Faith Formation Lina Calabrese at dre@sjptgp.com.

Dates & Topics:
Feb. 24 Entering the Desert – The Call to Conversion
March 3 Prayer and Silence – Drawing Close to God
March 10 Mercy and Reconciliation – Healing the Soul
March 17 The Cross and Sacrifice – Embracing Christ’s Passion
March 24 Works of Mercy – Living Faith in Action
March 31 Resurrection Hope – Preparing for Easter Joy

Wedding Anniversary Mass
2026-02-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06105
Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass – Moved to the Snow Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026.
The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne invites all couples celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries – first anniversaries, and anniversaries in five-year increments from 5 to 60 years, and every year beyond 60 – to join us for the Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, February 28, 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Hartford.
Couples will renew their marriage commitment and receive a special blessing from the Archbishop. All family and friends are welcome to attend; guests do not need to register. A professional photographer will be taking photos with the Archbishop before the Mass. More information will be emailed to participants when they register and before the Mass.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Faith Formation & Parish Life.
Register for the Wedding Anniversary Mass

Power and Grace: A Guide to the Catholic Sacraments
2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Mary Church, Derby, 212 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT, 06418, United States
A 4-part multi-media class that delves into the mystery of the sacraments and deepens your experience of God’s love. Please bring your bible and your questions! No reservation required.

Come and See: Retreat for Single Women Ages 18 - 35
2026-03-06 00:00 - 2026-03-08 00:00 | Hamden, CT, Hamden, CT, United States

Leadership Formed by Creation: A Scriptural Lens for Adult Learners
2026-03-14 09:30 - 14:30 | University of St. Joseph Student Chapel, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT

Connecticut March for Life
2026-03-18 11:30 | CT State Capitol area, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States

Rosary for Life
2026-03-18 13:00 | Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect St., Wethersfield, CT
On Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m., Christ the King Parish invites all to gather at the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect St., Wethersfield, for “Rosary for Life” to support and honor all forms of life from conception to natural death.
This event takes place at the same time as the Connecticut March for Life Rally at the state capitol. “Rosary for Life” is offered as a complement to the Hartford event for those who may have difficulty attending due to weather or mobility issues.
At this moment in history, there are so many threats to the sacredness of life in our world (war, abortion, assisted suicide, lack of care and compassion for the sick and dying, etc.) We need this opportunity to pray to our Blessed Mother Mary for guidance and direction.
The Connecticut March for Life in Hartford will also be held on March 18, 2026. The rally will begin at 12 p.m. at the State Capitol in Hartford and the march will start at 1 p.m. in Bushnell Park. Please consider attending one of these events.

God as Our Loving Father: The Parable of the Prodigal Son
2026-03-18 19:00 | St. Paul Church, 467 Alling Street, Kensington, CT
Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm
Lenten Reflection – God as Our Loving Father. The Parable of the Prodigal Son
St. Paul Church, 485 Alling St., Kensington CT
How do we become separated from God the Source of eternal life? And what does God provide to restore us? What does the Prodigal Son teach us about how God sees us?
[Followed by the Divine Mercy Chaplet]
