Newspaper of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford Connecticut
Archbishop Henry J. Mansell ordained Carlos Arturo Castrillon Castro, left, and Timothy Shawn Hickey to the transitional diaconate on Feb. 23 in the chapel at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. Transitional deacons go on to be ordained to the priesthood; permanent deacons do not. See gallery for more photos. (Photo by David Royce)
Pope Benedict XVI holds a hard-bound edition of 'John Paul II for Dummies' in Rome in September 2006 that he was given by its authors, Father Kenneth D. Brighenti, center, and Father John Trigilio. (Photo courtesy of Father Trigilio)Pope Benedict XVI holds a hard-bound edition of 'John Paul II for Dummies' in Rome in September 2006 that he was given by its authors, Father Kenneth D. Brighenti, center, and Father John Trigilio. (Photo courtesy of Father Trigilio)
EAST HAVEN – Catholic authors and TV hosts Father John Trigilio, Ph.D., and Father Kenneth D. Brighenti, Ph.D., will present a four-day Lenten mission titled "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Real Happiness” Feb. 25-28 at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 355 Foxon Road (Route 80).
The evening talks, which will begin at 7 p.m., will explore various Catholic teachings, beliefs and practices.
Read more: 'For Dummies' authors, EWTN hosts to present mission
The Catholic Transcript has won first prize for overall excellence in the 2012 New England Better Newspaper Competition.
The competition, held each year by the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA), draws nearly 3,000 entries from throughout the region. The NENPA awards were announced on Feb. 8.
The Transcript also earned first prizes for editorial writing, a themed or sponsored advertising page and feature photography. It took second place for a local personality profile story and third place for a local advertisement in color and for a personality photo.
Read more: The Catholic Transcript judged first in general excellence by professional...
HARTFORD – Gov. Dannel P. Malloy chose the Institute for the Hispanic Family, a service of Catholic Charities located at 45 Wadsworth St., for his Feb. 4 announcement of a plan to coordinate services aimed at improving outcomes for Connecticut’s youngest children.
The initiative, which must first pass the General Assembly, would pull services from the Department of Social Services, Department of Education, Department of Public Health, Board of Regents and the Department of Developmental Services to form an Office of Early Childhood Education. Stating that the new office would "fundamentally transform how we address early childhood issues in the state," Gov. Malloy said the initiative would be phased in over two years and would improve continuity, access and outreach.
Read more: Catholic Charities applauds early childhood initiative
BLOOMFIELD – Denise Serafini flies with faith in her carry-on bag. The exhibit she travels with is small enough to fit into a suitcase, but draws large crowds and inspires deep reverence.
"Relics of the Passion" is its name, and the exhibit is traveling through the Archdiocese of Hartford during Lent. Its first stop will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at St. James Parish in Manchester.
Eight tiny relics related to the Passion, death and Resurrection of Christ make up the exhibit, which Ms. Serafini says fascinates children and moves many adults to prayerful reverence.
Read more: Relics related to Christ's Passion to be on display
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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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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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