St John Paul the Great Parish, Torrington, CT Events http://www.johnpaulgreatparish.com St John Paul the Great Parish Events and Announcements 2026 All Rights Reserved. http://www.johnpaulgreatparish.com/uploads/images/stjpgreatlogo.png St John Paul the Great Parish, Torrington, CT Events http://www.johnpaulgreatparish.com Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:34:34 -0700 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:34:34 -0700 <![CDATA[Feasibility Study Announcement]]> As Father Emmanuel shared last week, our parish is beginning a feasibility study as we prayerfully consider launching a capital campaign to support the renovation and restoration of our church buildings.

]]> <![CDATA[First Friday Healing Mass & Anointing of the Sick]]> NOTE: No Mass of Healing in March & April due to Stations of the Cross during Lent.

6:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by Mass of Healing (live-streamed) at St. Peter

]]> <![CDATA[Worldwide Marriage Encounter]]> A Marriage Encounter can help you to communicate better, to grow in intimacy and to grow in faith with one another. Plan now to attend.

]]> <![CDATA[Adoration and Community Prayer]]> Keep your faith vibrant by making Friday evening community prayer a regular part of your weekly activities. Join us for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Adoration on Fridays at 6:30pm at St. Peter Church.

]]> <![CDATA[Discerning Hearts]]> Enjoy tea with Sisters from around the Archdiocese and other women discerning consecrated life.

]]> <![CDATA[Dinner Club 2026]]> Dinner Club is a combination social gathering event and Parish fundraiser. There will be a cash prize drawing each month from January through August. The year will culminate in September with the Pastor’s Dinner; a fun filled evening to be held on Sat, Sep 19.

]]> <![CDATA[Stations of the Cross & Adoration]]> Join us Friday evenings during Lent for the Stations of the Cross and Adoration 6:00pm at St. Francis Church.

]]> <![CDATA[Parish Lent Adult Formation]]> <![CDATA[Luck of the Irish Family Bingo Night]]> This event is a wonderful way for families to come together, enjoy time with friends, and celebrate the joy of the season. Just $10 per family.

]]> <![CDATA[Town Hall Meeting]]> We’ll share details about our Feasibility Study, hold a Q&A, and gather your input on a potential parish capital campaign.

]]> <![CDATA[CT March for Life]]> 10:30am Pre-rally Concert
11:30am Rally
12:30pm March to Connecticut State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

]]> <![CDATA[St. John Paul the Great Academy Open House]]> At our Pre K–Grade 8 Academy, we enhance STREAM through the practice of our faith and provide the social and emotional support to cultivate a “Safe Mind” for Learning.

]]> <![CDATA[Lenten Parish Mission]]> Fri, Mar 20 at 6:00pm at St. Francis Church and/or Sat, Mar 21 from 8:00-11:30am at St. Peter Hall

]]> <![CDATA[Lenten Parish Mission]]> We are honored to host Msgr. Anselm Nwaorgu, Ph.D., who will guide us deeper into God’s heart to experience His amazing grace and everlasting love for us.

]]> <![CDATA[Marriage Retreat Day]]> in the Pastoral Center Alumni Lounge, 2nd floor, 467 Bloomfield Ave. in Bloomfield

]]> <![CDATA[Troop 3 Pasta Dinner Fundraiser]]> This special evening will support our Scouts as they prepare for an exciting summer adventure in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

]]> <![CDATA[Welcome Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV]]> <![CDATA[St. John Paul the Great Academy's 4th Annual Silent Auction]]> Hors d'oeuvres, hot & cold drinks, desserts, exciting auction Items.

]]> <![CDATA[Annual Knights of Columbus Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast]]> at St. Peter Hall

]]> <![CDATA[Holy Name Society Meeting]]> Last Monday of the month, 6:30pm in St. Peter Hall

]]> <![CDATA[Holy Rosary Society Meeting]]> 1st Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm in St. Peter Hall

]]> <![CDATA[Celebrating 10 Years of the MaryCare Clinic in Nigeria]]> Join us for an elegant gathering featuring entertainment, wine and cheese, buffet dinner and door prizes in support of MaryCare’s 10th Anniversary Clinic & Medical Mission.

]]> <![CDATA[Monthly Food Drive]]> Items may be left at St. Peter or St. Francis churches during the weekend of Apr 11/12.

]]> <![CDATA[Embrace Adoration]]> 3rd Friday of the month from 6:00-7:15pm at St. Peter’s Church (in place of our regular Friday adoration)

]]> <![CDATA[Rediscover, Rebuild, Renew Your Marriage in 2026 with the Gift of Retrouvaille]]> If you and your spouse find yourselves feeling distant, weighed down by miscommunication, or simply longing for a deeper connection, Retrouvaille may be the answer.

]]> <![CDATA[FORE the Children Golf Tournament honoring Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Oneglia]]> Join us at Torrington Golf Club for golf, dinner, door prizes and special games.

]]> <![CDATA[Greece & Turkey Pilgrimage]]> 13-day pilgrimage (Sep 22 - Oct 4, 2026) with Spiritual Director, Fr. Emmanuel Ihemedu

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