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As a candle burns before a statue of Saint Francis of Assisi, in the church of the same name in Torrington, penitents line up on a Monday night during Lent to take advantage of an expanded confession schedule. (Photo by Jack Sheedy)
HARTFORD – Billboards, radio and television announcements, Web sites, social media, articles in The Catholic Transcript and reminders from the pulpit all apparently had a profound effect on an ambitious, expanded Lenten schedule of confessions for every church in the Archdiocese of Hartford during this Year of Faith.
As Archbishop Henry J. Mansell wrote in the February column in the Transcript, "Every Monday for the six weeks of Lent, confessions will be heard in every parish from 6-7 p.m., in addition to the other usual times." This translated to at least 213 extra hours per week (the number of parishes in the archdiocese) at churches where, in the words of a promotional video by the Office of Radio and Television, "The light is on for you."
Archbishop Henry J. Mansell prepares the Holy Chrism and Oils of the Sick and Oils of the Catechumens for blessing during the annual Chrism Mass on March 26 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, as Father Jeffrrey V. Romans, assistant chancellor and master of ceremonies, assists. Archbishop Emeritus Daniel A. Cronin, at left in photo; Auxiliary Bishop Christie A. Macaluso, in back; and Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Peter A. Rosazza, not shown, were principal concelebrants.
HARTFORD – Archbishop Henry J. Mansell took the occasion of the annual Chrism Mass to rejoice at the selection of a new pope, to praise the priests of the archdiocese for exemplary service and to extol the 1,000 Catholic school children attending to "rally against bullying."
All of the oils used in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, the anointing of the sick and the ordination of priests, as well as in the consecration of altars and churches were blessed by Archbishop, Mansell at the Mass, celebrated on March 26 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Read more: Oils blessed, priestly commitments renewed at Chrism Mass
Dozens of people gather Tuesday morning in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford to view a live broadcast from Rome. Photo by Bob Mullen/The Catholic Photographer)
HARTFORD – Neither snow nor sleet nor the hour of the morning kept the faithful away from viewing the Installation Mass for Pope Francis on Tuesday at the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Dozens of people travelled from all over the archdiocese to view the historic event with Archbishop Henry J. Mansell. The live Mass from the Vatican, which began at approximately 4 a.m. EDT, was streamed by EWTN, the global Catholic network, and projected onto a large screen at the cathedral.
Read more: Dozens gather at cathedral in Hartford to watch installation of Pope Francis
Deacon Carlos Castrillion prays for Pope Francis in St. Francis Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford on Sunday before the start of a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Henry J. Mansell., requesting special blessings upon the new Holy Father. (Photo by Bob Mullen/The Catholic Photographer)
HARTFORD – Archbishop Henry J. Mansell expressed hope and joy after hearing of the election March 13 of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to the papacy.
He called it a historic day for people of all faiths.
Statement of Archbishop Henry J. Mansell on the election of Pope Francis:
This is an historic day, one which we all will always remember, recalling where we were and what we were doing at the time. It will be etched in the memories of people across the world. We share this momentous day with over 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide and people of every faith. It is a joyous day, one filled with hope and promise. The announcement of Pope Francis is one that will affect people everywhere, because of the Catholic Church’s longstanding tradition of providing services to people of every background.
Read more: Archbishop Henry Mansell reacts to election of Pope Francis
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 St Mary's Church, East Hartford EAST HARTFORD – The Catholic Communities of East Hartford North – St. Mary’s, St. Rose [...]  Cromwell, United States Holy Apotles College and Seminary, Cromwell HARTFORD – St. Gerard’s Center for Life will have its ninth annual mother’s banquet, Holy [...]  Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield A Pentecost Sunday Celebration will be held on from 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, in the chapel of [...]
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 Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield Father Tom Hickey will celebrate a Mass of healing and hope at 7:30 p.m. May 21 in the chapel at [...]
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 St. Mary Parish Center, Simsbury Biblestudy classes with Deacon Art Miller will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays April17, May 1 and 22 [...]
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