THE RECTOR'S CORNER
Very Rev. Daniel J. McLearen
-SPECIAL NOTICE-
Very Rev. Daniel J. McLearen
-SPECIAL NOTICE-
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Major Construction continues on the former Cathedral School building. We are very pleased and excited about this next phase of the repurposing of the old school structure. (see inside photos below!) Temporary Parking: For your safety, please us the parking lot behind the Cathedral that faces Asylum Avenue. Parking and foot traffic behind the chancery building remain suspended. New Space for Malta House of Care and Cathedral Food Pantry: When completed, we will have a new permanent home for the Malta House of Care as well as a new home for our Cathedral Food Pantry and clothing distribution. We are most grateful to the Hartford Bishop's Foundation which is funding this important transformation. This will be an important and appropriate addition to Cathedral Green affordable housing that already occupies a portion of the previous school structure. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your avoiding this area for your safety and for the safety of others. In advance, we thank you for your cooperation. -Fr. Dan |
Welcome to the Cathedral of Saint Joseph
as we celebrate
The Year of Saint Joseph
Patron of the Universal Church
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POPE FRANCIS PROCLAIMS "YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH"
With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from December 8, 2020, to December 8, 2021. "We need only ask Saint Joseph for the grace of graces: our conversion. Let us now make our prayer to him: Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen." Given in Rome, at Saint John Lateran, on 8 December, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the year 2020, the eighth of my Pontificate. |
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THE OFFICIAL YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH PRAYER
To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our afflictions, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven. Amen. |
Who We Are
Cathedral and Parish
As the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Hartford, this beautiful church is the place where the local Archbishop presides over services attended by Catholics from throughout the Archdiocese. The Cathedral is also a parish in its own right, serving Catholics living in the Asylum Hill section of Hartford and in surrounding areas.
We are blessed with a beautiful environment for worship, one which features a superb four manual Austin pipe organ, exquisite stained glass windows crafted in Paris, and a ceramic tile mural behind the altar that is the largest of its kind in the world. Even more importantly, the Cathedral parish, which includes parishioners born on every continent in the world, is a vital one offering many activities, a place where sacred music and social outreach play significant roles.
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We are blessed with a beautiful environment for worship, one which features a superb four manual Austin pipe organ, exquisite stained glass windows crafted in Paris, and a ceramic tile mural behind the altar that is the largest of its kind in the world. Even more importantly, the Cathedral parish, which includes parishioners born on every continent in the world, is a vital one offering many activities, a place where sacred music and social outreach play significant roles.
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Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair
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Very Reverend Daniel J. McLearen
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Reverend Mauricio Galvis
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Liturgy and Prayer
Liturgy and prayer
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Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday: 7:30 am & 12:10 pm Saturday: 9 am Saturday Vigil: 4 pm Sunday: 8:30 am & 11 am |
Hours Open
Monday-Friday: 6:30-8 am & 11 am-1 pm Saturday: 8-10:30 am & 2-5 pm Sunday: 7:30 am-1 pm |
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The Cathedral of Saint Joseph recognizes the financial stress that many of our parishioners are facing at this time. However, for those who are able, we are counting on your sustained support so that we may continue our important ministries and work of our dedicated employees who are still currently offering their talents and efforts behind the scenes. We have temporarily converted our Poor Boxes (located in the main cathedral) to Parish Offering Boxes, to provide a safe way of giving during this observance of social distancing when visiting the Cathedral to pray. You may also wish to make your parish offering by mail to: Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, or by pressing the My Parish Offering button above to donate directly to the Cathedral and it's Ministries online.
Ministries in action
How We Can Help through Covid-19
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The food pantry
The mission of our Food Pantry is to give food, clothing, housewares and comfort to the poor without discrimination. We refer our clients to other agencies that may be helpful to them and we provide information for daily living. The pantry is staffed by an amazing group of volunteers who serve our clients with great compassion and dignity. |
Medical Care Malta Van
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Pray the Blessed Michael McGivney Novena March 20-28Knights, their families and others are encouraged to pray the Blessed Michael McGivney Novena from March 20 until March 28, concluding the day before the 139th anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Columbus. The novena includes daily reflections about the life and priestly virtues of the Order’s founder, Father Michael J. McGivney. Each day includes petitions invoking his intercession and concludes with the prayer for his canonization.
Daily recorded videos of the novena will be posted on the Knights’ official Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube accounts and can also be accessed on the Father Michael J. McGivney Guild website. JOIN US IN PRAYER |
Spotlight news Events
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Our Spotlight 
Doh Paw ’23 discovers her strength to overcome obstacles and finds a supportive LEAD community. University of Hartford, The Women’s Advancement Initiative
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Mass for Peace and Justice in Burma/Myanmar
Thank you to all who organized and participated in the Mass of Peace Event on Sunday, February 28th. I was so happy that we were able to show our support by offering the Mass and wonderful to have our lectors and reader offer the scripture and petitions in their familiar tongue. I hope they understand that the plight of their people are in my daily prayers especially at Mass. Special thanks to Judith Stonger, who through her dedication and support of our families from Burma, organized this important event and successful march and peace rally following the Mass. Mayor Bronin spoke at the rally showing his support as did many others. -Fr. Dan
Thank you to all who organized and participated in the Mass of Peace Event on Sunday, February 28th. I was so happy that we were able to show our support by offering the Mass and wonderful to have our lectors and reader offer the scripture and petitions in their familiar tongue. I hope they understand that the plight of their people are in my daily prayers especially at Mass. Special thanks to Judith Stonger, who through her dedication and support of our families from Burma, organized this important event and successful march and peace rally following the Mass. Mayor Bronin spoke at the rally showing his support as did many others. -Fr. Dan
A Breathtaking ARCHITECTURAL TRIUMPH, INSPIRED BY FAITH
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Cathedrals do not just “happen.” On the contrary, they are living monuments of Christian belief and practice, testimonials that summon the best in bishops, clergy, architects, engineers, mathematicians, consummate artists, artisans, meticulous laborers and countless contributors, rich and poor alike. Our Hartford Cathedral is itself a testimonial to faith as well as human genius and artistry. The Cathedral is a repository for some of the most outstanding examples of contemporary ecclesiastical art - in stained glass, mosaics, and sculpture, in both metal and stone.
A Cathedral, like the Cathedral of St. Joseph of Hartford, unquestionably gives us joy, every time we participate in Mass there, every time we visit it, every time we pass by it. -Rev. Msgr. David Q. Liptak |
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are you new here?
Has it been years since you have attended Mass or confessed? Are you new to the area? Perhaps you are simply new to the Catholic faith and want to experience Mass at the Cathedral.
registerYou are invited to be part of our Catholic Parish family. Please contact the Parish Secretary, Claude-Evelyne Odiaka, at (860) 249 - 8431 if you have questions about joining the Parish. She will share with you the many opportunities and blessings of being a member of the Cathedral parish family.
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attend massAll are invited to attend and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. Our inclusive and diverse community of parishioners will make you feel welcomed.
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