Illuminated by the glow of the Paschal candle, Bishop Richard Reidy commenced The Liturgy of Light (Lucernarium) to start the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Holy Saturday, April 4th.  "Sanctify this fire, we pray, and grant that, by these Paschal celebrations, we may be so inflamed with Heavenly desires, that with minds made pure, we may attain festivities of unending splendor through Christ, Our Lord," the bishop intoned before blessing the Paschal candle.  Father Brian Romanowski then carried the lighted candle down t...

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Annulment Workshop Offers Guidance and Hope for Divorced Catholics For Catholics navigating life after divorce, questions about annulments can often feel overwhelming or unclear. To provide clarity, support, and a welcoming space for conversation, an informational Annulment Workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 21, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Portland. This workshop is designed for those who are curious about the annulment process, considering beginning it, or simply seeking a better understanding of what an annulment is and how it works wit...

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Retrouvaille A Lifeline for Married Couples May Marriage Workshop May 1–3, 2026 | Windsor, Connecticut If your marriage has become distant, troubled, unloving, or uncaring, Retrouvaille can help. This program offers couples practical tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and rediscover the love that first brought them together. A Path Toward Renewal Retrouvaille is designed for couples experiencing difficulty in their marriage, including those who are separated or divorced but hope to try again. In a supportive and conf...

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