Welcome to Bl. Michael McGivney Parish Uniting the Catholic Churches of the Elm City Visit Us Weekly Bulletin Mass Times Parish Updates Contact Us On July 1, 2023, the Churches of St. Aedan, St. Anthony, St. Francis, St. Joseph, St. Martin de Porres, St. Mary, St. Michael, and St. Stanislaus (the Parishes of St. Aedan & Brendan, St. Anthony, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Mary, St. Martin de Porres, St. Michael, and St. Stanislaus) were merged to form Blessed Michael McGivney Parish of New Haven, Connecticut, in accordance with canons 121 & 515 §2 of the Code of Canon Law. Though our churches of the Elm City span different cultures, languages, and traditions, we are all united in the Body of Christ. St. Aedan Church 112 Fountain St, New Haven CT 06515 ​203-389-2619 staedan@newhavencatholic.org St. Anthony Church 70 Washington Ave, New Haven CT 06519 Mail/Office: 25 Gold St, New Haven CT 06519 203-624-1418 stanthony@newhavencatholic.org St. Francis of Assisi Church 397 Ferry St, New Haven CT 06513 203-865-6149 stfrancis@newhavencatholic.org St. Joseph Church 129 Edwards St, New Haven CT 06511 Mail: PO Box 9286, New Haven CT 06533 203-562-6193 stmary@newhavencatholic.org St. Martin de Porres Church 136 Dixwell Ave, New Haven CT 06511 203-624-9944 stmartindeporres@newhavencatholic.org St. Mary Church 5 Hillhouse Ave, New Haven CT 06511 Mail: PO Box 9286, New Haven CT 06533 203-562-6193 stmary@newhavencatholic.org St. Michael Church 29 Wooster Pl, New Haven CT 06511 203-562-7178 stmichael@newhavencatholic.org St. Stanislaus Church 9 Eld St, New Haven CT 06511 203-562-2828 ​ststanislaus@newhavencatholic.org May 18-19, 2024 New Haven, CT Learn More Blessed Fr. Michael McGivney BEATIFIED Learn More Join the Community BECOME A PARISHIONER If you're new to the New Haven, CT area or have been attending one of the churches of Bl. Michael McGivney Parish for awhile, consider registering as a parishioner. Learn More Back to Top Send us your email PARISH UPDATES Subscribe for Parish Information Download MY PARISH APP Bl. Michael McGivney Parish has an App! It contains daily Mass readings, reminders, news feeds, a confession guide, and Catholic prayers. ​Once downloaded, open it, and select Bl. Michael McGivney Parish.

Holy Orders "Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate." ​ ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 1536 ) Contact Us What obligations do parents take upon themselves when asking to have their baby baptized? In choosing to have your child baptized in the Catholic Church, you are accepting the responsibility of raising him or her in the practice of the Catholic Faith. The preparation process is conducted under the assumption that at least one of the parents is a believing and practicing Roman Catholic. It is an occasion to reflect on your faith, the faith of the Church, and how you live it out and hand it on in the life of your child. Whether you have been away for a while, or you have a pew at Church that practically has your name on it, your child’s baptism is an opportunity to rediscover and renew your commitment to your Faith in Christ by deeper engagement with the Church. It is as much a chance for a new beginning for you as it is for your child, as you introduce him or her to the full sweep and significance of the Gospel which, if it were all recounted, “the world itself could not contain all the books that would be written”. (John 21:25) For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. How do I schedule a date and time? Baptisms and Baptism Preparation are held at various times at our various parish churches. For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. Who will administer the Sacrament? Ordinarily, one of the parish priests or deacons will celebrate baptisms in the parish. If a family has a special relationship with a priest or deacon from outside the parish, he is most welcome to come and celebrate the baptism. If you are interested in having a particular priest from the parish baptize your child, feel free to let the Parish Staff know. Visiting priests or deacons must obtain the necessary permission from the parish to conduct the baptism. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. How do I select a Godparent? Each child must have at least one, but may have two godparents or sponsors. If there are two godparents, they must be a godfather and godmother. One godparent must be a practicing and believing Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation, be at least 16 years old, and (if married) in a valid Catholic marriage recognized by the Church. Canon Law sets these expectations and expects godparents to be good witnesses of Catholic faith, because it is through baptism that one enters the Church. If someone close to the family is a great example of Christian faith, but is not Catholic, there is the possibility of having such a person act as a witness to the ceremony in a role similar to that of a godparent, but distinct from it. Godparents may be represented by proxies if they are unable to be present for the ceremony. Those serving as proxies must fulfill the same requirements as godparents. Catholics serving as godparents must contact their parish and obtain a sponsor letter or certificate. Please bring the letter or certificate to the baptism. What is the offering cost? Please contact the church you are scheduling the Baptism at to inquire about a Baptism Offering using the "Contact Us" button above. What if I am an adult and would like to receive Baptism? You are invited to find out more about the Roman Catholic Church by participating in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). More information can be found here.

St. Martin de Porres Church Established 1942 St. Martin de Porres Parish grew out of New Haven’s Blessed Martin Center. The idea had originated in 1937 when the pastor of St. Brendan, Father John McLaughlin, organized the Blessed Martin de Porres Confraternity at his parish. The society consisted of black Catholics from the Cape Verde Islands. When growth necessitated moving the meetings from St. Brendan to a former Dixwell Avenue police station in 1942, the official name of Blessed Martin de Porres Center was given. Father Peter L. Gerety, later Archbishop of Newark, New Jersey, was appointed pastor. On May 16, 1943, the first Mass was offered at Blessed Martin Center. Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe presided at the liturgy. The center’s chapel was located in the basement. A mission style church was later added to the building. On June 26, 1949, then Bishop Henry J. O’Brien dedicated the church. In 1955, old St. Mary School was purchased. The building became the new Blessed Martin School under the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. St. Martin School closed in 1988. ​ St. Martin de Porres continues to be home to a thriving Black Catholic community in the heart of New Haven and a beacon of charity in the surrounding neighborhood community.

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Becoming a Catholic (OCIA) You are invited to find out more about the Roman Catholic Church by participating in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). The OCIA provides doctrinal and spiritual formation for those desiring to enter the Catholic Church. Through prayer, study, and discipleship, it allows each person to learn more about their journey of faith and leads to full participation in the Roman Catholic Church through the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter. ​ If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic kindly contact the St. Mary Office about our Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) in English, or the St. Francis Office for classes in Spanish. Who can join OCIA? OCIA is for anyone who is not Catholic but is interested in becoming Catholic or in simply learning more about the Catholic faith. It is also for those who were baptized Catholic but who were not raised Catholic and would now like to participate in the life of the Church and receive the other sacraments. If you were raised Catholic and are desirous of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, please inquire about our Adult Confirmation preparation. What is involved? OCIA participants are asked to: ​ Attend weekly meetings to explore Catholic beliefs and practices, reviewing relevant material beforehand in preparation. Begin attending Mass and developing a life of prayer. Get to know the parish community by participating in the groups, activities, and events that interest them. Meet individually with one of the priests several times during the course of the year to update him on their experience of OCIA and their thoughts about joining the Catholic Church. Participate in the various rituals that mark the stages of the OCIA journey, as they become sure of their desire to enter the Church. If already baptized, provide record of such. Choose a Sponsor to accompany and assist you on your journey into the Church. Choose a patron saint. What is a Sponsor? A Sponsor is a Catholic that supports and mentors an OCIA candidate during the course of OCIA. Sponsors therefore should be faithful Catholics who live out the Gospel in their daily lives. Each OCIA candidate chooses his or her sponsor. If a candidate does not know other Catholics, the parish is happy to provide a sponsor. Further guidance about choosing a sponsor will be given at the beginning of OCIA. When do classes begin? A big part of OCIA is a weekly meeting, which typically begin each September. Special accommodations can be made for those who cannot meet the regular schedule. ​ ​For more information, please contact the St. Mary Office for classes in English or the St. Francis Office for classes in Spanish. Contact Us Testimonials "Joining the church has been the best part of my life during the past year and RCIA* at St. Mary's was a great piece of that experience. Very welcoming and educational!" – Nick 2020 ​ ​“It was truly a journey of faith for me converting from Buddhism to the Catholic faith. My wife who is Catholic inspired me to become Catholic also. There is so much to learn about the Catholic faith, the Catholic Church, and its teachings. Knowing that if I make mistakes in life, the Church will forgive me, and it gives me hope for the future. It’s a most comforting feeling to know and to have. I learned something new at each of the weekly meetings. Have to thank Father Kenney and Father Leo for their time, efforts, teaching and comments to help me understand and learn about our Catholic faith and finally to become a member of the Church.” – Shunichi 2020 “RCIA* is the rite I didn't know I needed but am ever grateful that I experienced, as it afforded me not only a spiritual but intellectual introduction–or rather re-introduction–to a faith I wouldn't otherwise have had the discipline to cultivate. That I was able to explore doctrine and theology in the company of others who were seeking God in a seemingly secular world made this past year all the more meaningful.” ​– Caitlin 2020 ​ * The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) used to be known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

Urbi et Orbi Blessing Urbi et Orbi denotes a papal address and apostolic blessing given by the pope on certain solemn occasions.

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Anointing of the Sick "By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ." ( Catechism of the Catholic Church 1499 ) Contact Us What obligations do parents take upon themselves when asking to have their baby baptized? In choosing to have your child baptized in the Catholic Church, you are accepting the responsibility of raising him or her in the practice of the Catholic Faith. The preparation process is conducted under the assumption that at least one of the parents is a believing and practicing Roman Catholic. It is an occasion to reflect on your faith, the faith of the Church, and how you live it out and hand it on in the life of your child. Whether you have been away for a while, or you have a pew at Church that practically has your name on it, your child’s baptism is an opportunity to rediscover and renew your commitment to your Faith in Christ by deeper engagement with the Church. It is as much a chance for a new beginning for you as it is for your child, as you introduce him or her to the full sweep and significance of the Gospel which, if it were all recounted, “the world itself could not contain all the books that would be written”. (John 21:25) For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. How do I schedule a date and time? Baptisms and Baptism Preparation are held at various times at our various parish churches. For more information, use the 'Contact Us' button above. Who will administer the Sacrament? Ordinarily, one of the parish priests or deacons will celebrate baptisms in the parish. If a family has a special relationship with a priest or deacon from outside the parish, he is most welcome to come and celebrate the baptism. If you are interested in having a particular priest from the parish baptize your child, feel free to let the Parish Staff know. Visiting priests or deacons must obtain the necessary permission from the parish to conduct the baptism. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. How do I select a Godparent? Each child must have at least one, but may have two godparents or sponsors. If there are two godparents, they must be a godfather and godmother. One godparent must be a practicing and believing Roman Catholic who has received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation, be at least 16 years old, and (if married) in a valid Catholic marriage recognized by the Church. Canon Law sets these expectations and expects godparents to be good witnesses of Catholic faith, because it is through baptism that one enters the Church. If someone close to the family is a great example of Christian faith, but is not Catholic, there is the possibility of having such a person act as a witness to the ceremony in a role similar to that of a godparent, but distinct from it. Godparents may be represented by proxies if they are unable to be present for the ceremony. Those serving as proxies must fulfill the same requirements as godparents. Catholics serving as godparents must contact their parish and obtain a sponsor letter or certificate. Please bring the letter or certificate to the baptism. What is the offering cost? Please contact the church you are scheduling the Baptism at to inquire about a Baptism Offering using the "Contact Us" button above. What if I am an adult and would like to receive Baptism? You are invited to find out more about the Roman Catholic Church by participating in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). More information can be found here.

St. Aedan Church Established 1900 In 1872, the town of Westville became a mission of New Haven's St. John the Evangelist Church. Father Hugh Carmody of St. John celebrated the first Mass in Westville at Franklin Hall on Fountain Street. Shortly thereafter, an Emerson Street mission chapel, named for St. Joseph, was erected. It was later dedicated by Bishop Francis P. McFarland. In 1895 Westville became a mission of St. Lawrence parish, West Haven. Numbering about 375 communicants, the Westville mission was made a parish dedicated to St. Joseph on June 10, 1900, with Father John D. Kennedy appointed first pastor. Father John McGivney, brother of Father Michael McGivney, bought land at Fountain Street and McKinley Avenue for a new church. Bishop John J. Nilan dedicated the sturdy new building to St. Aedan on April 2, 1922. The parish patron had been changed because Westville had become part of New Haven, which already had a church named for St. Joseph. By October 1950, St. Aedan built and opened an elementary school on McKinley Avenue, staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. On October 26, 1957, a bigger school and new convent were dedicated by Archbishop Henry J. O'Brien. In 1990 Father McCann initiated significant upgrades to the church to align with the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. St. Aedan Parish became Saints Aedan and Brendan Parish in 2016 when St. Aedan Church and St. Brendan Church merged, and the property and buildings of St. Brendan were sold in 2017. Many items from St. Brendan Church were transferred to Sts. Aedan and Brendan Parish on Fountain Street. The original art sample of the crucifix which hanged above St. Brendan's sanctuary hangs above the tabernacle. The statue of the Sacred Heart is located at the McKinley Avenue side entrance and the St. Brendan statue was installed in the rear of the Church.

Feast of Blessed Michael McGivney 2023 Blessed Michael McGivney Parish at St. Mary's and St. Joseph's celebrates the unique, long-standing, and multifaceted spiritual heritage of Blessed Michael J. McGivney. This year, we are celebrating the third feast day of our beatified parish priest and founder of the Knights of Columbus, Blessed Michael McGivney. DESCRIPTION OF THIS YEAR'S CELEBRATION ​ For the third feast day of Blessed Michael McGivney, we begin our celebrations with the praying of the Holy Rosary and the Novena before every Mass in the nine days leading up to and including the feast itself. The presiders of the Mass each day will preach on the virtue for each novena day in how it relates to the saint of the day and also Bl. Michael McGivney (a link to a digital version of the Novena may be found below). ​ A Holy Hour will be held from 8 - 9 PM on Wednesday, August 9th, at St. Joseph Church, sponsored by Crossroads 4 Christ New Haven. ​ At 11 AM on Saturday, August 12th, Father Michael Ruminksi will present a reflection, "The Eucharist and social regeneration," at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center (1 State Street in New Haven). Admission and parking are free. For more information, please visit: michaelmcgivneycenter.org . ​ At 7 PM on Saturday, August 12th, Frassati Night will take place at St. Mary Church (see the St. Mary bulletin page for details), which includes Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration which will continue until benediction at 7:30 AM on Sunday, August 13th. ​ On the feast day itself, Bl. Michael McGivney's relic will be present at the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph's and at the 10:30 AM Votive Mass at St. Mary's. After Mass, a procession will be led by the presider to the statue of Bl. Michael McGivney at St. Joseph's and to the tomb at St. Mary's, with the Litany of Bl. Michael McGivney being prayed. In addition, at St. Mary's the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Honor Guard will serve. "Coffee and" hospitality will take place after the 8:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph's, and an ice cream social hosted by the Columbian Squires will take place after the 10:30 AM Mass at St. Mary's. Finally, at St. Mary's, the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic will sponsor the praying of Vespers from 3:10 - 3:30 PM and a Holy Hour from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. ​ The full schedule may be found below. ​ Some Resources: Blessed Michael McGivney Novena Litany of Blessed Michael McGivney FULL SCHEDULE OF PRAYERS AND LITURGIES ​ Saturday, August 5 – VIGIL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 1) at 4:30 PM | Openness | Leaders: Alberta Ferrie/Marianne Esposito (St. Joseph Lectors/EMs) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill Sunday, August 6 – THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 2) at 8 AM | Courage | Leader: Marianne Esposito (St. Joseph Lectors/EMs) Mass at 8:30 AM | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 2) at 10 AM | Courage | Leader: Tacy Woods (Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic) Mass at 10:30 AM | Presider: Fr. Ryan Lerner Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Vincent Curran Monday, August 7 – St. Cajetan, Priest | Perseverance St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 3) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Linda Kelly (Legion of Mary) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Vincent Curran St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 3) at 4:30 PM | Leaders: Mary Beth Fiasconoro/Drew Dillingham (Blessed Michael McGivney Respect Life Committee) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Ryan Lerner Tuesday, August 8 – St. Dominic, Priest | Charity, Unity, & Fraternity St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 4) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Peter Silva (St. Mary Lectors) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 4) at 4:30 PM | Leader: Toni Buddington (McGivney Ministries) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Ryan Lerner Wednesday, August 9 – St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin & Martyr | Discernment St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 5) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Grace Klise (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 5) at 4:30 PM | Leader: Immacula Didier (Legion of Mary) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill Holy Hour from 8 - 9 PM | Sponsored by Crossroads 4 Christ New Haven Thursday, August 10 – St. Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr | Zeal St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 6) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Peter Silva (St. Mary Lectors) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 6) at 4:30 PM | Leader: Flora Guerra (Divine Mercy Devotion) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Ryan Lerner Friday, August 11 – St. Clare, Virgin | Hope St. Mary Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 7) at 11:30 AM | Leader: Daniel Isabel (San Salvador Council No. 1) Mass at Noon | Presider: Fr. Vincent Curran St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 7) at 4:30 PM | Leader: Tacy Woods (Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic) Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 – VIGIL OF NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Vigil of the Feast of Blessed Michael McGivney) St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 8) at 4:30 PM | Love | Leader: Paul Mastriano/Alberta Ferrie (St. Joseph Lectors/EMs) Mass at 5 PM (w/ Litany after) | Presider: Fr. Vincent Curran St. Mary Church​ All Night Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament starting at 7 PM | Sponsored by Frassati ​ ​ SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 – NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Feast of Blessed Michael McGivney) St. Joseph Church Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 9) at 8 AM | Devotion | Leader: Phyllis Lobo (Altar Servers) Mass at 8:30 AM (w/ Procession & Litany after) | Presider: Fr. Joseph MacNeill St. Mary Church Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 7:30 AM | Sponsored by Frassati Holy Rosary & Novena Prayer (Day 9) at 10 AM | Devotion | Leader: Phyllis Lobo (Altar Servers) Votive Mass at 10:30 AM (w/ Procession & Litany after) | Presider: Fr. Jeffrey Romans Vespers from 3:10 - 3:30 PM | Sponsored by the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic Holy Hour from 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Sponsored by the Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic Mass at 5 PM | Presider: Fr. Kelechi Anyanwu A new priest with big ideas Every Mass, every public rosary, every adoration, every confession at St. Mary's happens over a place of special importance for laity of the Catholic Church, in the United States and beyond: the place where Father Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus. ​ Serving as an assistant for about six years at St. Mary's before being entrusted with a parish of his own, he certainly fulfilled the ordinary duties of a parish priest well with great virtue. He changed our parish through events, personal visits, involvement in groups, and organization of social events. ​ Most importantly, he changed the way the laity saw their vocation, and fulfilled it. In founding the Knights of Columbus in 1882, he was considered "bold" for holding the laity - especially laymen - to a high standard of fidelity to the Catholic Faith. Contrary to clericalism, he believed in the ability of laity to make a difference, in their families, in the Church, and in society. ​ Our parish was not only the testing grounds for his ideas. It has grown over many decades to be shaped by his high-standards for the laity spiritually, and his spiritual trust that lay men, lay women, and families can be saints. " The effect of the Society of the Knights of Columbus has since that become extraordinary; the Catholic layman has been brought to realize the preciousness of his birthright as a son of the Church... ​ " Fr. Joseph G. Daley, O.P. 1900, The Personality of Father McGivney Resources for Families Parish Priest , by Julie Fenster and Douglas Brinkley ​ "The Personality of Father Michael McGivney" , by Father Daley (1900) ​ Video of the beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney , Oct 2020 Other Resources: Article on the miracle which led to Fr. McGivney's beatification - the healing of an unborn child from a fatal complication

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Atrium) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a highly acclaimed approach to the religious formation of children, rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the Church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. Children gather in an “Atrium,” a room specially prepared for them, which contains handmade materials that they use to ponder the story of Christ and the life of the Church. First Confession & Holy Communion Children in the Level II Atrium (for those aged 6-8) may prepare to make their First Confession and First Holy Communion. Typically, it is expected that children will have been enrolled in the Atrium for at least one full year before beginning Sacramental Preparation. If you have questions regarding Sacramental Preparation for your child, please email Kay Perdue Meadows at kay.perdue@gmail.com or Grace Klise at grace.klise@yale.edu . Catechists & Assistants All Atrium catechists are required to attend 100 hours of formation in each level before leading an Atrium. The 100 hours provide the foundation for their continuing study of Scripture and the liturgy, learning how to observe the child, and personal prayer. In addition to the catechist, each Atrium also has one or more assistants who play an invaluable role in enabling the Atrium to function smoothly and in assuring that each child flourishes. No special training is required to become an Atrium assistant; each catechist provides brief training to his or her assistant(s). Any parent, grandparent, high school student, or other parishioner who is interested in assisting in an Atrium is invited to further pursue their interest. Please visit the Volunteer Page . Resources For more information about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, including books that can be excellent resources for anyone whose child is enrolled in an Atrium, as well as listings of formation classes for those interested in becoming catechists, visit the national Catechesis of the Good Shepherd web site . 2023-2024 Classes Registration for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for academic year 2023-2024 opens Sunday, August 27th. Registration will be online and announced in the bulletin. Sessions run October-May and are 90 minutes long. Sessions will be offered on Sunday afternoons 12 - 1:30 PM and Monday - Thursday from 4:30 - 6 PM.

St. Michael Church Established 1889 St. Michael Parish was created by Bishop Lawrence S. McMahon as the first Italian-American parish in Connecticut, in response to the influx of Italian immigrants to New Haven. Bishop McMahon had assigned priests to serve the Italians in their temporary places of worship – St. Patrick Hall, the Union Armory, and the Boardman building. For decades after its founding, the parish had been staffed by The Congregation of The Missionaries of St. Charles/Scalabrinians, founded in 1887 by Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini who visited this church in 1901. Father Vincenzo Astorri, C.S., was assigned as first resident pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Parish, formally established on September 1, 1889. Father Astorri soon bought a former German Lutheran church on Wooster Street. The property was speedily renovated and dedicated in the fall of 1889 under the protection of St. Michael. As New Haven’s Italian population increased dramatically, Father Louis Lango, C.S., moved to secure more worship space. He purchased a Baptist church that had been a Congregational meeting house on Wooster Place. The Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Sebastiano Martinelli, dedicated the new St. Michael Church on April 23, 1899. In 1936, Father Leonardo Quaglia, C.S., opened a parish school at 125 Green Street, staffed by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart. In 1940 the parish built a separate school at 234 Green Street. In 1966, St. Patrick Church merged with St. Michael Church. St. Michael School merged with St. Stanislaus School in 1993. Both closed in 1995. The church is still strongly associated with Italian-American heritage and culture and is supported by parish groups such as the Santa Maria Maddalena (Saint Mary Magdalene) Society and Saint Andrew the Apostle Society.