The Franciscan Christmas Fair will be online! This year, because of the pandemic, we invite you to join us from November 21 - December 20, 2020 for our online Spirit of the Franciscan Christmas Fair. We will share the spirit of Christmas with you through a Living Crèche video, and a Christmas Store where you [...]
In celebration of Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year, the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry’s Laudato Si’ Team has developed and will present the webinar series: Examining the Teachings in Pope Francis’ Encyclical “On Care for our Common Home”. Events are scheduled for Thursday evenings, 7:00 PM. Registration is free, but required. On November 19, 7:00 [...]
The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Hamden are taking their annual Holly Berry Festival virtual this year from Nov. 10 to 21. Enjoy the convenience of online shopping, basket raffles and three cash prizes. Don’t miss festival favorites like the Apostles’ famous pickled eggplant, homemade jellies, special handcrafted items made by the [...]
Here are the details: The auction is hosted by GiveSmart It’s online now: https://LSPChristmas.givesmart.com Click on the provided link, register for the event, view the items and begin BIDDING & Buying Raffle Tickets After you register you will get a welcome text message. There are 3 ways to bid: By Smartphone Click the link in your [...]
In celebration of Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year, the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry’s Laudato Si’ Team has developed and will present the webinar series: Examining the Teachings in Pope Francis’ Encyclical “On Care for our Common Home”. Events are scheduled for Thursday evenings, 7:00 PM. Registration is free, but required. On November 5, 7:00 [...]
The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford will hold a virtual Social Justice Gathering and Awards celebration on Tuesday, October 20, 6:45 social, 7:00 – 8:30 program. Kimberly Mazyck, Catholic Charities USA, will present the keynote address: Grab your knapsack, we have a house to build. Let us prepare [...]
Fr. Cheah is a Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford. His presentation will cover historical background of the Asian American Catholic experience, distinguishing features of this community, and Xenophobia and Anti-Asian Racism in the time of COVID-19 crisis. Opening Wide Our Hearts Series Click here for [...]
How does racism affect Hispanic immigrants? How do they become the major target of immigration raids and mass deportations? Hispanics have been referred to by countless derogatory names, have encountered negative assumptions made about them because of their ethnicity, have suffered discrimination in applying for college, for housing, and in registering to vote. Fr. Mauricio [...]
How does racism affect Hispanic immigrants? How do they become the major target of immigration raids and mass deportations? Hispanics have been referred to by countless derogatory names, have encountered negative assumptions made about them because of their ethnicity, have suffered discrimination in applying for college, for housing, and in registering to vote. Fr. Mauricio [...]
All too often leaders of the Church have remained silent about the horrific violence and other racial injustices perpetuated against African Americans and others. In this webinar Deacon Arthur Miller will share some of his Black Catholic experiences and suggestions to help us move forward as one body of Christ. Register here. Opening Wide Our [...]
