Reverend Henry P. Cody died on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home in Naugatuck. Fr. Cody served at many parishes in the Archdiocese prior to his retirement, most recently as the pastor of the Church of St. Timothy in West Hartford. We extend our deepest sympathy to Fr. Cody’s loved ones at [...]
PHOTO BY SHELLEY WOLF In her office at the Pastoral Center in Bloomfield, Sister Barbara Mullen, the Archdiocese of Hartford’s delegate for Religious, checks the final proofs for two new vocation posters. Printed and released in December, the posters are currently going up all around the archdiocese. Story by Shelley Wolf If you [...]
Deacon Raul Cardona passed away on Monday January 6, 2025 at the age of 83. Deacon Cardona was ordained on December 12, 1983, and served at Saint Rose of Lima in Meriden, Most Holy Trinity in Wallingford, and Saint Mary in New Britain parishes until his retirement in 2021. He is survived by his [...]
Story by Joe Pisani You never know what you’ll find when you sort through the belongings of someone you love who’s died. There are all sorts of curious and strange discoveries, some that console and others that startle, and still others that disappoint. It’s like walking through a doorway that takes you to a place [...]
Connecticut Catholic Conference Lays Out Plan Ahead of 2025 Legislative Session Story by Joe Pisani With the Connecticut Legislature getting underway for the new session next week, Chris Healy, executive director of the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference, is preparing for several challenges that include protecting the sanctity of life, the right to [...]
PHOTO BY BERNIE O’DONNELL Blessed Sacrament Chapel, located in St. Matthew Church in Forestville, was dedicated in November. New adoration chapel is an inviting space for prayer. Story by Karen A. Avitabile “WHAT WE REALLY WANTED WAS A PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO COME AND HAVE AN INTIMATE SPACE WITH THE LORD.” – Father [...]
St. Gregory the Great Church, Bristol, Connecticut Responsibilities Lead and maintain the parish choir through weekly rehearsals The choir sings every Sunday as well as other celebrations Organist is also responsible for all Holy Days Masses and other celebrations throughout the year Weddings and funerals Plan music for any and all Mass and liturgical celebrations [...]
