Some 600 men, as young as 13 and as old as 90, gathered for the 18th annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference, looking for hope and healing — and some for encouragement in their call to the priesthood.
The conference at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury centered on the theme “Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope” and featured EWTN hosts Dr. Ray Guarendi, psychologist and author, and Michael O’Neill, the “Miracle Hunter,” along with Father Anthony Federico, Archdiocese of Hartford director of Vocations and Seminarians, and he...
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Posted on September 30, 2025 in: News
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Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray that believers of different religions may work together to promote peace, justice, and human fraternity. He urges cooperation that goes beyond dialogue, encouraging concrete steps toward reconciliation and solidarity.
In a divided world, interfaith collaboration is a powerful witness—shared service through prayer, dialogue, and acts of charity can build trust and foster peace.
Prayer is below the video
October 2025 – Pope Leo XIV
Lord Jesus,
You, who in diversity are one
and...
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On October 1, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, affectionately known as the Little Flower. She is remembered for her radiant trust in God and her “little way” of love. But behind her childlike faith was a life marked by deep suffering.
Thérèse lost her mother to cancer at just four years old, a wound that shaped her tender childhood. Sensitive and often anxious, she clung to God for comfort. Later, in the Carmelite convent, she experienced physical weakness, misunderstandings, and at times even the coldness of fellow sisters. Tubercul...
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Originally published in the Winter 2023 issue of the Four County Catholic, this is an oldie but a goodie worth revisiting. It began with a misplaced homily—one that unexpectedly set ripples of grace into motion, reaching farther than anyone could have foreseen. The story that follows is a reminder to us all, and you’ll want to see it unfold for yourself.
Watch the short video below to experience the moment firsthand, then continue reading the full story.
Forgive them,
they know not what they do
The words below are an edited transcript of a sermon...
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Posted on October 02, 2025 in: Events
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We recently came across an event in Rhode Island that may be of interest to some of you.
Fr. James Blount, SOLT—an internationally known exorcist priest and gifted spiritual director and confessor—will lead a three-evening mission at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High Street, Westerly, RI.
Dates & Times
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — Mass at 7:00 PM
Thursday, October 23, 2025 — Healing Mass at 7:00 PM
Friday, October 24, 2025 — Mass at 7:00 PM
Doors open at 5:00 PM. Seating is first come, first served (no saved seats)....
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Posted on October 09, 2025 in: News
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Deacon Richard “Rick” Kenneth Walker
December 13, 1942 – October 2, 2025
Deacon Richard “Rick” Walker, 82, entered eternal life on October 2, 2025. Born in Bennington, Vermont, on December 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Donald and Cecilia Walker.
Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy, operating nuclear submarines before beginning a long career at Millstone Power Station, where he worked as a nuclear power plant operator and shift manager for more than 35 years. After retiring, he found joy in driving a school ...
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