Fr. Chester Mrowka, C.M., dies two weeks after his 97th birthday

The sad news came to us from St. Joseph’s Home (nursing health center) in Enfield, CT. Today, Friday, July 5 Father CHESTER MROWKA, C.M., 97, died after 7:00 AM. He moved to that place few weeks ago, after he collapsed and his health deteriorated. He passed away two weeks after his 97th birthday, 74th year [...]

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Fr. Wacław A. HŁOND, C.M. has died at the age of 94

In the 69th year of priesthood, in 72nd year of vocation and in the age of 94 Fr. Wacław A. HŁOND, C.M. died in Yale New Haven Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Couple days earlier he was injured falling on the ground in the nursing home where was a resident. [...]

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Happy Foundation Day Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.

In 1617 Madame de Gondi asked Monsieur Vincent to preach in her properties  on general confession. The Feast of Conversion of Saint Paul, January 25 was the opportunity to preach such a sermon in the village of Folleville in northern France. Response was incredible.  In next days Vincent de Paul and his associates preached [...]

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New England Province of the Congregation of the Mission today

On the occasion of the 43rd General Assembly a video presenting the history and ministries of the New England Province was prepared for the delegates. Now, you can watch the video, too.

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Election of the next Provincial superior confirmed

In recent weeks the community of New England Province has got through the process of electing the next provincial superior. After more than one round of voting by all Provincial Confreres, the winner was elected. At the beginning of the Holy Week the result has just been approved by the Superior General and his [...]

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The Child was born to us, A King was given to us!

From the footsteps of the altar and the Creché in the church of St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr in New Haven, Connecticut we wish you a Merry Christmas, abundant in blessings from the Newborn Infant, a time when families meet, when visitors, itinerants are welcome, when, those who are starving are given food, those [...]

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Congratulations Fr. Waclaw Hlond: you are a priest for 65 years… and counting

What did happen on May 15, 1955 in history? Vienna Treaty: Britain, France, US & USSR restored Austria’s independence. US performed nuclear test at Nevada Test Site. Makalu, the world’s fifth highest mountain was ascented for the first time. A month earlier scientist Jonas Salk announced the first successful polio vaccine, which was rapidly adopted around the world. [...]

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Celebration of Diamond and Silver Priesthood Anniversaries

Most of the Confreres of our Province gathered in DePaul Provincial Residence in Manchester, CT on Wednesday, May 8. They came to celebrate priestly ordinations anniversaries which are commemorated in May and June this year. We have four Jubilarians this year: two “Diamond” and two “Silver”. [...]

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