A Family Ritual Worth Remembering

Story by Joseph Pisani If you travel north on Route 3 in New Hampshire, you’ll pass the tourist attractions in the Lakes Region and then head into the White Mountains. Along that long and winding state road is a small cemetery in a town of 800 people called Twin Mountain. Perhaps the most famous grave [...]

2025-03-28T18:34:00-04:00March 28th, 2025|

Evening Online Prayers Bring People Together 

PHOTO BY KAREN A. AVITABILE Father George Couturier sets up his laptop to record a daily evening prayer on Facebook. Story by Karen A. Avitabile Several parishioners of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish in Rocky Hill are participating in meaningful online evening prayer broadcasts through Facebook to stay connected to God and their parish.  [...]

2025-03-26T00:14:52-04:00March 26th, 2025|

Reverend Eugene J. Charman

Reverend Eugene J. Charman died on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. We extend our deepest sympathy to Fr. Charman’s loved ones at this time of loss and offer them our prayerful support. The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne will be the principal celebrant of the Mass [...]

2025-03-31T11:20:07-04:00March 25th, 2025|

The Seven Last Words: 3. “Woman, behold your son…Son, behold your mother.”

https://youtu.be/Ow_JHpi7CZ4?si=_hUwBO9zWRTqRyPM On this third Friday of Lent with the Lord, we join Fr. Joe MacNeill, Parochial Vicar of Bl. Michael McGivney Parish in New Haven, CT. He reflects on the third word, "Woman, behold your son...Son, behold your mother." These words spoken by Jesus at the moment of fulfillment of Simeon's prophecy, are [...]

2025-03-26T14:22:41-04:00March 22nd, 2025|

Director of Faith Formation

Saint George Parish - Guilford, CT Full Time Position Overview: Saint George Parish is seeking a full-time Director of Faith Formation to oversee the faith formation program for 500-600 children and work closely with parish leadership, volunteers, students, parents, and staff to create a positive and enriching faith experience. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and [...]

2025-03-20T11:05:03-04:00March 20th, 2025|

Director of Music Ministry

St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, Hartford, CT Full Time Position Overview: St. Patrick-St. Anthony church (SPSA) in Hartford, CT is seeking a full-time Director of Music Ministries starting in August 2025 or earlier. We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader to continue our vibrant music ministry, while supporting our choirs and musicians. Key [...]

2025-03-20T11:01:17-04:00March 20th, 2025|

Putting a Smile on the Faces of Children

PHOTO BY JOE PISANI - From left, Barbara Ciotti and Jackie Roe of St. Margaret Church and Sue Croce of St. George Church at the Little Miracles warehouse in North Branford. by Joe Pisani Little Miracles ministry provides assistance for families. At Christmastime, Barbara Ciotti called 20 families whose children probably wouldn’t find [...]

2025-03-19T06:59:56-04:00March 19th, 2025|