David Cwirka teaches English as a Second Language

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HARTFORD – Judith Gough and her staff didn’t get it right away.

Deacon Collins Anaeche

HARTFORD – A native ofNigeria will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Hartford at 10 a.m. May 17 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph.

Ivor Hugh, program director, prepares for evening show

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BLOOMFIELD – For as long as many listeners can remember, WJMJ radio has been “your ecumenical station, a service of the Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford,” according to a tagline intoned in a smooth, baritone voice.

Rabbi Jacob Neusner

RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Rabbi Jacob Neusner grew up in West Hartford, corresponded with the Pope and spoke with Jesus after the Sermon on the Mount.

Cori Thibodeau

NEW HAVEN – Only three weeks into her new job as director of the Archdiocesan Office of Urban Affairs, Cori Thibodeau has already gotten the lay of the land.

     HARTFORD – Responding to a concern for the treatment of undocumented immigrants in Connecticut, the state’s Catholic bishops have issued a statement urging the citizens and public officials of Connecticut to recognize the basic worth and rights of every human being.

HARTFORD – Basic Human Needs.

That’s exactly what Sally had many of when she called Catholic Charities after moving here from Florida with her children to escape her abusive husband.

 Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney

NEW HAVEN – Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, has been declared “Venerable Servant of God” by the Vatican – significantly advancing his path toward possible sainthood.

Pope Benedict XVI approved a decree of “Heroic Virtue” on March 15 for the former New Haven parish priest who founded the fraternal society, one of the world’s largest lay Catholic groups, in the basement of St. Mary Parish here 125 years ago.

 Michael Baker of Patrick Baker and Sons Inc.

HARTFORD – The visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States will be a memorable event for all Catholics, but it will be especially so for one busy Connecticut religious supplies and church goods firm.

Patrick Baker and Sons Inc., with retail showrooms in Southington and Fairfield, is supplying vestments, candles and other items and will refurbish chalices to be used in the celebration of papal Masses in New York.

 The St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation

HARTFORD – Thirty minutes before the event, the parking lot was full. So was the lot next door. By the time Archbishop Henry J. Mansell began the ceremony on March 9 to honor 114 individuals and 23 married couples, it was standing room only at the 1,750-seat Cathedral of St. Joseph.

HARTFORD – Connecticut’s Catholic bishops led discussions and fielded questions on issues including immigration, Plan B, abortion counseling, a state earned-income tax credit proposal and more during Catholic Awareness Day on March 6 at the Capitol.

About 150 people participated in workshops on these issues. Many also met with legislators to discuss their concerns over pending legislation. 

 Daniel Evans and Jenna Russell (Joan Marcus photo)

NEW YORK – A revival of “Sunday in the Park with George,” the Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical, has arrived at the Roundabout’s Studio 54 Theater.