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St Francis of Assisi Church, 160 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 160 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 160 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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St Francis of Assisi Church, 160 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
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Parish News
Walking Through Grief
Thursday Echoes with Fr. E The death of someone we love changes our world. Grief can leave us feeling overwhelmed, lonely, angry, confused, or simply unsure of how to move forward. And sometimes, even when surrounded by people who care, grief can still feel incredibly lonely. Beginning October 8, Walking…
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Blessing of the Animals
Bring your pets and join us for the Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis. This tradition is inspired by St. Francis, known for his deep love of all God’s creatures. We will gather Monday, October 5, following the 8:00 am morning Mass, at approximately…
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2026 Capital Campaign
Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future as One St. John Paul the Great Parish has launched a capital campaign with a $1.5 million goal that will enable it to revitalize its aging structures and leave a lasting legacy that honors our history, unites our diverse community, and forges a vibrant…
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Baby Supplies Collection
October is Respect Life Month During the month of October, the St. John Paul the Great Parish Social Justice Ministry Committee has boxes at the entrances of St. Peter and St. Francis Churches to collect baby supplies for Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center. Items such as diapers (sizes newborn, 1,…
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Adoration and Community Prayer
Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament in prayer and devotion is spending time before the living God. Now that back-to-school schedules, sports and activities have resumed, it can be more challenging to maintain regular prayer. Help to keep your faith vibrant by attending Friday evening community prayer at St. Peter…
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Join our Parish Choir!
Choir rehearsals have resumed and we are welcoming new choir members. Come, join us in worship in the welcoming environment of our music ministry! We especially encourage and send a call for male voices to join us as we look to expand our tenor and bass sections. Rehearsals are Wednesday…
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Volunteer for our Media Ministry
Share Your Talent, Tell Our Story Are you a student or young adult who is passionate about storytelling, photography, or social media? Join the St. John Paul the Great Parish Media Ministry to hone your craft while capturing the heart of our parish! HOW IT BLESSES YOU: Build Your Portfolio.…
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Collection for Our Local Food Banks
Our next collection will be OCTOBER 3-4. In the words of St John Paul the Great, “The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being.” The less fortunate in our community, the homeless, the hungry, deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion. One simple…
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Holy Rosary Society
Our Society TRIDUUM will be held October 5-7. It begins Monday, October 5 with Benediction at St. Peter Church 5:00 pm (sharp). New member Linda Condon will be inducted into the society. On Tuesday, October 6, we will get together at 6:00 pm for our monthly meeting and recitation of…
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Joshua: Live on Stage
St. Louis de Montfort Parish in Litchfield is sponsoring a 3-day trip to Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster, PA on Tues., Oct 20 to Thur., Oct. 22. A meeting will be held at 6:30 pm, October 8, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 49 South St, in Litchfield to…
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Experience the Power of Healing
A Mass of Healing will be celebrated Friday, October 9, 6:00 pm, at St. Peter Church, 99 East Main St. Our celebrant and homilist will be Father Emmanuel Ihemedu, pastor of St. John Paul the Great Parish. In these challenging times, many of us carry burdens – be it physical…
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The Chosen: Season 6, Episode 1
Exclusive Early Access Screening! St. John Paul the Great Parish is hosting a special preview of The Chosen: Season 6, Episode 1 ahead of its public release in mid-November. Be among the very first to see how the next chapter unfolds! The screening will be held at 6:00 pm, Saturday,…
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CT Catholic Men’s Conference
All men of the parish, young and old, are invited to attend the 2026 Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference on Saturday, October 10 at Holy Cross Catholic High School in Waterbury. This inspiring day of faith and fellowship features nationally known Catholic speakers: Dr. Karlo Broussard, Fr. Dan Reehil, Jeanne Mancini,…
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Holy Name Society
Society members will be attending Mass in body on October 11 at the 8:30 Mass at St. Peter Church. Members are asked to meet in St. Peter Hall at 8:00 am. Refreshments will be served in the hall after Mass. All parishioners are welcome to join us. Our next monthly…
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Knights of Columbus meeting
Knights of Columbus Solidarity Council #55 meets at 7:00 pm at St. Peter Hall on the second Wednesday of the month. Our next meeting is October 14. Council #55 was formed in 2010 with the purpose of helping and sustaining our parish. We are looking for all men in the parish…
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Bring A Friend Sunday
Hosted by Faith Formation, we invite parishioners, friends, families and neighbors Sunday, October 25 to experience the joy and peace of Mass, followed by light refreshments. This event will be held at St. Francis Church, 160 Main St. in Torrington. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am in the church…
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Upcoming Parish Tag Sale
It's now autumn, and as you clean your closets, please keep our parish in mind! Our Hispanic community is organizing a Tag Sale to benefit the Capital Campaign and support our parish renovations and building of a new adoration chapel. We would love your support to help make it a…
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SJPTG Parish Dinner Club News
Dinner Club Update The St. John Paul the Great Dinner Club would like to thank everyone who helped to make our September 19th Dinner Event an overwhelming success. We would also like to congratulate our final winners:Chuck Beyer, Barbara Peters, Diane Kulinski, Mary Fischer, Jean Gracey, Maria D’Addario, Bette Cantu,…
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Attention gardeners
Do you enjoy tending gardens and caring for flowers? Does it make you smile when you see neat lawns and flowers on the church grounds? The Holy Name Society is seeking volunteers to assist in nurturing the church grounds and cultivating our flowers. Please call the church office at 860-482-4433…
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Archdiocese News
Monthly Luncheons in Waterbury Keep Older Adults Connected to One Another
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Rest in Peace: Rev. Edward J. Przygocki, MSA
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A Connecticut Mother Who Lost Her Daughter in Sandy Hook Shooting Reflects on Forgiveness in New Memoir
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West Haven Parish Prays to Our Blessed Mother Monthly on the First Saturdays
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Cathedral of St. Joseph Hosts 12th Annual Lourdes in a Day Pilgrimage of the Sick
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