Decree Concerning the Extinctive Union Involving the Parishes of Saints Aedan and Brendan, Saint Anthony, Saint Martin de Porres, Saint Mary, Saint Michael, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Saint Stanislaus, of New Haven, Connecticut
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2023 Summa Scholars ‘Brimming with Potential’
The 2023 Archdiocesan Summa Scholars from St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol. Photo by Laura McCaffrey Story by Shelley Wolf Thanking God for his “grace and guidance” and asking that he equip them with “wisdom and humility,” 38 scholars prayed in gratitude for being named this year’s [...]
The Source And Summit Of The Church’s Life
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair June 10/11 is the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, “the Body (and Blood) of Christ,” which He Himself gives us in the Eucharist at every Mass. This year’s observance has special significance because it marks the beginning, at the parish level, of what the U.S. Bishops hope will be [...]
Celebrate St. Anthony’s Feast Day With Bread Named After Him
Story by Patricia Majher Ever hear the phrase “St. Anthony’s Bread”? If you have, you probably associate it with a poor box found in the back of a church. But the origin of this Franciscan-run charity program actually has something to do with the staple food for which it was named. One legend dates back [...]
Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
This year, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on June 16. The prayer below was written by Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman. Most Sacred, most loving Heart of Jesus, You are concealed in the Holy Eucharist, And You beat for us still. Now, as then, You say: “With desire I [...]
How Your Life Can Be Transformed Through the Eucharist
Story by Sister Ann Shields As I travel around this country speaking in so many parishes and dioceses, and as I participate in large and small conferences bringing Catholics together from all walks of life and nationalities, one of the sad and difficult realizations I have had to face is this: Many do not believe [...]
How a Duel Sent St. Romuald Into Solitude
Feast Day: June 19 Story by Jan Rynearson Claim to fame: Born to Italian nobility, Romuald enjoyed the pleasures of his family’s wealth and position during his early years. His life shifted dramatically, however, after he watched his father kill a relative in a duel over property. Overcome with shame by his father’s actions, Romuald withdrew to [...]
Giving Ourselves to Christ Through Consecration
Story by Veronica Szczygiel When I was in elementary school, the pastor of my parish church replaced the old, under-the-weather altar table with a new one. Technically, upon arrival to the church, the new piece was nothing more than a fancy table. However, after a special service and blessing, the table became a proper altar [...]
Four Ways Christ is Present at Mass
Story by Rita Thiron On the night before He died, Christ gathered His disciples for a meal. He took simple bread and wine. He blessed it in a great prayer of thanksgiving to his Father. He broke the bread and gave it to His disciples. It was a familiar ritual, only this time it was [...]