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As I write this column, three weeks before the adjournment of the state’s General Assembly on...
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Academy establishes award for centenarian sister
Kayla Roddy and Sister Ursula BongiovanniHAMDEN – In recognition of the 100th birthday of Sister...
Father Reginald Norman, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Bridgeport, leads a workshop with Steven Lowrance, a member of the environmental team of the Office of Catholic Social Justice Ministry, lead a workshop.
BRISTOL – The idea of grounding social justice efforts in faith and love carried the day on June 8, when nearly 250 people from across Connecticut and neighboring states gathered for an annual conference.
"Rooted in Faith – Building Just Communities" was the theme of the fourth annual Bishop Peter Rosazza Social Justice Conference, which was held at St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol. (See full photo gallery here.)
Interest in the conference has increased steadily. Attendance rose by approximately 15 percent over last year’s, according to Linda Roberto, who is the finance, development and communications coordinator for the sponsoring agency, the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Office of Catholic Social Justice Ministry. A significant number of young people from local high schools attended this year, she added, including 16 from East Catholic High School in Manchester.
Read more: Social justic conference emphasizes faith and love
HARTFORD – The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4, a two-week period of prayer and action related to challenges to religious liberty, including the Aug. 1 deadline for religious organizations to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandate, Supreme Court rulings in June that could attempt to redefine marriage, and religious freedom concerns in such areas as humanitarian services and immigration.
Read more: Archdiocese to participate in Fortnight for Freedom
More than two dozen youth took part in a vacation Bible school from June 17-21 at St. Rita Parish in Hamden. The theme was "Stand Strong for God." Director of religious education Megan Zinn and several teenage volunteers from the parish guided each day's activities, which included skits based on the Bible, arts and crafts, songs and outdoor fun. A second vacation Bible school is scheduled for July 15-19. (Photo submitted)
Sister Mariette J. Moan
HARTFORD – The Archdiocese of Hartford has named Sister Mariette J. Moan, a member of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as its new director of the Office for Religious, effective Aug. 1.
Sister Mariette will replace Sister of St. Joseph Mary Kelly, who is retiring.
Sister Mariette will be responsible for coordination between Archbishop Henry J. Mansell and members of religious institutes of consecrated life, such as men’s and women’s religious orders and congregations, and societies of apostolic life. She will serve as a resource for the members of consecrated life organizations, and provide an opportunity in the archdiocese for members of consecrated life to celebrate jubilees and the World Day for Consecrated Life.
Read more: Sister Mariette Moan to direct archdiocesan Office for Religious
NORTH HAVEN – Seven awards went to seven staffers and contributors at The Catholic Transcript May 23 during the annual presentation of the Excellence in Journalism awards by the Connecticut Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
The awards follow others given to the Transcript by the New England Newspaper and Press Association in February.
Read more: Transcript garners seven awards from state society
Brenner LeCompte, a lay representative of Regnum Christi who lives in Connecticut, talks with members of the Legionaries of Christ after a Mass with members of the order and Regnum Christi in Rome June 7. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)ROME (CNS) – Members of Regnum Christi, the lay movement associated with the Legionaries of Christ, said they don't feel they are on a salvage mission, but rather are part of a transformation.
They have been shocked and disillusioned by revelations that their movement's founder – the late Father Marcial Maciel Degollado – fathered children and sexually abused seminarians, and they recognize that many more have been hurt by Father Maciel's actions. Yet they are frustrated by widespread doubts about the validity of the movement, which they still strongly believe can improve their own lives and the life of the church.
Read more: Lay members meet to contribute to Regnum Christi's transformation
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 Bible study classes with Deacon Art Miller will continue at 7 p.m. Wednesdays June 19 and 26 [...]  Simsbury, United States St. Catherine of Siena Parish The Defenders of Faith group at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in West Simsbury will meet at 7 p.m. [...]
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 Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] 
WEST HARTFORD – The University of St. Joseph will present its third black-tie gala at 6 p.m. [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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 Simsbury, United States St. Catherine of Siena Church, 265 Stratton Brook Road, West Simsbury Giant tag sale: Household items, decorations, tools, jewelry, books, wooden furniture, toys and [...] Simsbury, United States St. Catherine of Siena Church, 265 Stratton Brook Road, West Simsbury Giant tag sale: Household items, decorations, tools, jewelry, books, wooden furniture, toys and [...] Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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 HARTFORD – The Hartford Chapter of the Caribbean Catholics of North America will sponsor its [...] WCCT-TV Archbishop Henry J. Mansell will celebrate the televised Mass on WCCT-TV in observance of the [...]  St. Ann Church, Milford MILFORD – Music director Peter DeMarco and the St. Ann Parish choir and cantors will present a [...]  Farmington, United States Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center WEST HARTFORD – The 10th annual Children’s Peace Festival will be held from 1-5 p.m. June 23 at [...] Simsbury, United States St. Catherine of Siena Church, 265 Stratton Brook Road, West Simsbury Giant tag sale: Household items, decorations, tools, jewelry, books, wooden furniture, toys and [...] Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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Bible study classes with Deacon Art Miller will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays April17, May 1 and 22 [...] Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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Naugatuck, United States St. Francis of Assisi Church St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Naugatuck will have a prayer service with Eucharistic adoration for [...] Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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Branford, United States St. Mary Church, Branford St. Mary Parish in Branford will recite the rosary at 7:30 a.m. each weekday during the Fortnight [...] Throughout the U.S. The U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer and action, [...] Madison, United States St. Margaret Church St. Margaret Church in Madison will participate in the Fortnight for Freedom June 21-July 4 by [...] Hamden, United States St. Rita Church St. Rita's Parish in Hamden will join Catholics throughout the United States in observing the [...]
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