Deacon Calvin S. Croll

Deacon Calvin S. Croll passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 92. Deacon Croll was ordained on December 14, 1979 by Archbishop John F. Whealon, and served at St. Gabriel Church (now part of St. Raphael Parish) until his retirement in 2006. He is survived by his wife June, his 5 [...]

2024-03-25T10:35:50-04:00March 22nd, 2024|

CRS Rice Bowl Grant Is Feeding the Hungry in Milford

The volunteers at St. Raphael Food Pantry in Milford received a Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl grant, which is helping them to feed their hungry neighbors. Story and Photos by Shelley Wolf Every week, George Romer feels like he is witnessing a miracle. “I think of when Jesus fed thousands of people [...]

2024-03-20T10:32:27-04:00March 20th, 2024|

Deacon Paul B. Lauer

Deacon Paul B. Lauer passed away on Tuesday March 12th, 2024, at the age of 85. Deacon Lauer was ordained on December 19, 1980 by Archbishop John F. Whealon, and served at St. Augustine (Seymour), St. Joseph (Ansonia), St. Mary (Milford), Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Lucy (Waterbury) parishes.  He also [...]

2024-03-14T09:46:07-04:00March 12th, 2024|