Passing of Marie Pietrafesa Soliani, mother of Subdeacon Michael Soliani

Passing of Marie Pietrafesa Soliani, mother of Subdeacon Michael Soliani

Marie Pietrafesa Soliani, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, GG, sister, aunt, godmother and friend, passed away at 82 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her home with Lisa and Subdeacon Michael by her side.

Calling hours will be held at Cook Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 6th from 4pm to 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Maron’s Church, Torrington, CT, at 10am on Thursday, September 7th with the Rosary at 9:30am.

MYA 2023 Fall Eparchial Conference

MYA 2023 Fall Eparchial Conference

Are you a young adult between the ages of 18 and 39? Are you looking to grow deeper in your faith and connect with other like-minded young adults from your culture and faith?  Join our MYA family October 13th-15th 2023 at St. Anthony Parish in Glen Allen, VA for an unforgettable experience. We will discuss relationships and love relating to all states in life including single, dating, engaged, and married couples.

CRS Rice Bowl 2023

CRS Rice Bowl 2023

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is known worldwide as the largest of more than 165 Caritas organizations and is the official outreach of American Catholics to the poor in over 117 countries.  This year, once again, CRS has been at the forefront of the assistance to families facing all kinds of difficulties, and more recently assisting Caritas Ukraine to provide shelters, meals and safe transport to those affected by the conflict.

Passing of Father Tony Youssef's Father, Mr Mansour Youssef

We have received the sad news that Mr. Mansour Youssef, the father of Father Tony Youssef, passed away recently away in Syria.

Mr Youssef is survived by his first wife Aziza and his present wife Georgette, along with his children to Aziza : Sawssan, Fadi, Kamil, Elham, Father Tony, Father Jihad and Élie.

We ask your prayers and extend our heartfelt condolences to Father Tony and his family. May Mansour’s soul Rest in Peace.