O Come, Let Us Adore Him, #3: Bethlehem
In today's 'Advent with the Almighty,' we journey to Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph and learn about the beautiful symbolism contained within the very name of that city where the Messiah was born.
O Come, Let Us Adore Him, #2: Mary
On today's episode of 'Advent with the Almighty,' we focus on Mary as tabernacle, the perfect vessel to hold our Savior safely and securely within her body.
Knights Greet Cathedral Guests with Parking and Hospitality
A member of the Knights of Columbus greets Coadjutor Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne as he steps off a bus in front of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford on the day of his Welcome Mass in October. Story and Photos by Shelley Wolf Parking isn’t easy to find in Hartford, especially [...]
Deacon George Hajjar
Deacon George Hajjar passed away on December 5, 2023 at the age of 90. He was ordained on September 29, 1974 by Archbishop Whealon, and served at St. Margaret (Waterbury) and St. Michael (Waterbury) parishes until his retirement. He was predeceased by his wife Dolores in 2002. He is survived by his children Rosemary [...]
O Come, Let Us Adore Him, #1: Introduction
In the inaugural episode of this year's 'Advent with the Almighty,' Fr. Matt introduces us to our Advent theme focused on the miraculous gift of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Advent with the Almighty: O Come Let Us Adore Him
We are proud to offer a fifth installment of 'Advent with the Almighty' which this year will guide your Advent journey with a focus on the gift of Jesus' true presence in the Eucharist. As we prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of Christ's birth, we hope that you will join [...]
HIS FLESH AND OURS
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair In this season between All Souls Day in November and Christmas in December I’m prompted to write about something that relates to both. My immediate concern has to do with burial practices, but what is really at stake is our understanding of the human person created body and [...]
Young Catholic Moms’ Group Offers Cherished Friends, Helpful Advice
Members of the St. Francis Young Mothers’ Group, which meets weekly for coffee, the rosary and chat in New Britain, are happy to welcome new families. Story and Photos by Shelley Wolf In an old brick school behind St. Francis Church in New Britain, young Catholic mothers from throughout the Greater Hartford [...]