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Refugees settle in strange land
Written by Roberta Tuttle   
Wednesday, 07 May 2008

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David Cwirka teaches English as a Second Language

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

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 May 2008 )
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Archdiocese Will Greet New Priest on May 17
Written by Mary Chalupsky   
Wednesday, 07 May 2008

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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.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 May 2008 )
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Catholic Radio Station is Changing Format
Written by Jack Sheedy   
Wednesday, 07 May 2008

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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.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 May 2008 )
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Native-son Rabbi 'Talks' with Jesus
Written by Jack Sheedy   
Wednesday, 07 May 2008

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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.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 07 May 2008 )
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Office of Urban Affairs Gains Head Whose Passion is Parishes
Written by Mary Chalupsky   
Wednesday, 07 May 2008

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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.

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Connecticut Bishops Issue Statement on Immigration
Written by Roberta Tuttle   
Friday, 02 May 2008

     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.

Last Updated ( Friday, 02 May 2008 )
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Catholic Charities Aids the Neediest
Written by Roberta Tuttle   
Friday, 04 April 2008

 2008 Archbishop's Annual Appeal

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.

Last Updated ( Friday, 04 April 2008 )
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Father McGivney's cause advances
Written by Mary Chalupsky   
Friday, 04 April 2008

 Father Michael J. McGivney

 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.

Last Updated ( Friday, 04 April 2008 )
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Local liturgical supplier readies for Pope's visit
Written by John Bohuslaw   
Friday, 04 April 2008

 Michael Baker of Patrick Baker and Sons Inc.

 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.


 

Last Updated ( Friday, 04 April 2008 )
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Standing room only for annual recognition event
Written by Jack Sheedy   
Friday, 04 April 2008

 St. Joseph Medal of Appreciation

 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.

Last Updated ( Friday, 04 April 2008 )
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Bishops urge legislation on variety of issues
Written by Jack Sheedy   
Friday, 04 April 2008

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. 

Last Updated ( Friday, 04 April 2008 )
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Review: This "Sunday in the Park" often soars
Written by Bernard Carragher   
Friday, 04 April 2008

Daniel Evans and Jenna Russell

 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.

Last Updated ( Friday, 04 April 2008 )
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Annual Appeal Begins
Written by Roberta Tuttle   
Monday, 03 March 2008

HARTFORD – "Sharing God’s Gifts," the 2008 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, was launched formally on March 8 and 9 in parishes throughout the Archdiocese.

Last Updated ( Monday, 10 March 2008 )
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Ethicist: Science Lacking on Plan B
Written by Mary Chalupsky   
Monday, 03 March 2008

Dr. Thomas Flynn of New Canaan, left, talks with Capuchin Franciscan Father Daniel Mindling

DANBURY – A noted moral theologian and ethicist told an audience of health care providers that the hotly debated Plan B law – requiring all hospitals to dispense an "emergency contraception" pill to rape victims when requested – won’t be reversed "until we have a stronger scientific consensus."

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 March 2008 )
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Divine Mercy devotions
Written by administrator   
Monday, 10 March 2008

To see a listing of Divine Mercy devotions that are planned in the Archdiocese of Hartford, click here:

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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 11 March 2008 )
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Bolstering the brotherhood of priesthood
Written by Mary Chalupsky   
Monday, 03 March 2008

Priests break bread together.

WATERTOWN – It’s 2 o’clock on a Monday afternoon. The group of priests already has gathered and begun praying in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.

Last Updated ( Monday, 03 March 2008 )
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Transcript Takes Top Award for Second Year in a Row
Written by Roberta Tuttle   
Thursday, 14 February 2008

For the second year in a row, The Catholic Transcript earned the first-place award in general excellence among monthly newspapers in the New England Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.

Last Updated ( Friday, 15 February 2008 )
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Local Author Participates in International Congress
Written by administrator   
Monday, 03 March 2008

Cardinal Stanuslaw Rylko, author Teresa Tomeo, author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle,

NEW MILFORD – When Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle published her Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers in 2005, she never imagined the extent to which her personal mission would be recognized and embraced by the Pontifical Council for the Laity.

Last Updated ( Monday, 03 March 2008 )
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Appeal '07 Totals Top Expectations
Written by John Bohuslaw   
Monday, 04 February 2008

HARTFORD – The 2007 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is a flat-out success story.

Last Updated ( Monday, 03 March 2008 )
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Catholic Schools' Direction Outlined at Special Liturgy
Written by Jack Sheedy   
Monday, 04 February 2008

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Banner for St. Vincent de Paul School in East Haven leads others carried down aisle of cathedral during Catholic schools Mass.

HARTFORD – Archbishop Henry J. Mansell has called on parents, schools, state and local government officials and the Office of Catholic Schools to help implement a multipronged program "to preserve and to advance the ministry of Catholic school education in the Archdiocese of Hartford."

Last Updated ( Monday, 04 February 2008 )
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Holy Apostles a Fixture at March for Life
Written by Stephen Sniscak   
Monday, 11 February 2008

Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell makes its presence known on Jan. 22 at the March for Life in Washington. Click on photo to enlarge.

CROMWELL – One goal of Holy Apostles College and Seminary is for everyone there to move with the Holy Spirit toward life.

Last Updated ( Monday, 11 February 2008 )
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Longtime Director of OUA to Retire
Written by Mary Chalupsky   
Monday, 04 February 2008

Patrick Joseph "Joe" Smyth and wife Mary

HAMDEN – Patrick Joseph "Joe" Smyth will step down as director of the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Office of Urban Affairs (OUA) Feb. 29 – just 19 days shy of what would be 35 years with the social justice arm of the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Last Updated ( Monday, 04 February 2008 )
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Liturgical Calendar Surprises
Written by Roberta Tuttle   
Monday, 04 February 2008

If your Christmas decorations aren’t put away yet, you may not be totally prepared for the fact that Lent  is upon us.

Last Updated ( Monday, 11 February 2008 )
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FACS Helps Donors Outline Ways Catholic Schools Get Gifts
Written by Roberta Tuttle   
Monday, 04 February 2008

BLOOMFIELD – Students at SS. Cyril and Methodius School in Hartford are getting tuition assistance and taking Latin and Polish because someone greatly appreciates Catholic education.

Last Updated ( Monday, 04 February 2008 )
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'Dee' Rowe to Speak at Annual Breakfast
Written by Roberta Tuttle   
Monday, 04 February 2008

HARTFORD – Some 1,200 people are expected to be on hand for a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, an annual fund-raiser for the archdiocesan Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools (FACS), on March 17 at the Connecticut Convention Center.

Last Updated ( Monday, 03 March 2008 )
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Bishop Emeritus Daniel A. Hart dies at 80
Written by Roberta Tuttle   
Tuesday, 22 January 2008

Bishop Emeritus Daniel A. Hart

NORWICH – Bishop Emeritus Daniel A. Hart was remembered as a pastoral bishop and humble priest at his funeral Mass on Jan. 18 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick.

Last Updated ( Friday, 01 February 2008 )
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Malta House: Health Care and Much More
Written by Jack Sheedy   
Monday, 31 December 2007

HARTFORD – He lives in an unheated shack by the railroad tracks. The pain in his abdomen was unbearable. The man waited hours in an emergency room before he was diagnosed with shingles. He had no health insurance. What could he do?

Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 January 2008 )
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