Category Archives: Parish Priest

It Sparkles

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Blogmaster

Frank Klasek, the Cathedral’s sacristan from 1988-2007, gave a videotaped tour of the Cathedral in the months before he died, having succumbed to a prolonged illness. At the conclusion of the video, in an emotional moment, he said, “I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Prepare Ye the Way

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Blogmaster

  Today we lit the final candle of the Advent Wreath; Christmas is but a few days away. Are you ready? Not to worry, there is still time to set you heart and mind straight! But don’t delay. Introit for … Continue reading →

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On Injured Reserve

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Blogmaster

UPDATE – 11/24/- Monsignor Liptak is back! Come join him for the celebration of the Mass on Wednesdays at 12:10 PM, and Sundays at 8:30 AM. For those of you wondering where our resident theologian has been lately, Monsignor Liptak … Continue reading →

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Requiescat In Pace

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Blogmaster

Monsignor Charles B. Johnson passed into eternal rest on Thursday, September 22, 2011. He was 78 years old. Up until his death, Monsignor Johnson was serving as the Director of the Mission Office of the Archdiocese of Hartford. 25 years … Continue reading →

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Unity and Healing

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Blogmaster

Sunday night, on the 10th Anniversay of 9/11, an interfaith memorial service was held in our Cathedral. The program titled “United in Peace, Healing with Hope” was sponsored by an alliance of more than 35 interfaith communities, and organized by … Continue reading →

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Father Collins Farewell Reception

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Blogmaster

This Sunday, August 7, following the 11:00 am Mass we will congregate in the Lower Cathedral to give Father Collins Anaeche a warm sendoff as he prepares for his new assignment at Sacred Heart Church, Southbury, CT. All are welcomed … Continue reading →

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