This statement is in response to Congressional efforts, lead by Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D) and other pro-abortion advocates to eliminate the Hyde amendment. Over the last 44 years, this amendment has prevented federal funds from being used to provide abortions.

Please join us for the 40 Days for Life campaign from September 23 through November 1. Opening Mass will be on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5pm at St. Paul Church with Fr. Charles as celebrant!

The CT March for Life is now "CT - Login for Life". The online event will be held APRIL 15TH at Noon. This webinar event will feature state level presenters discussing current pro-life issues in Connecticut, information on lobbying your elected officials, and time for questions by participants. CLICK FOR DETAILS

CT March for Life scheduled for Wednesday, April 15th in Hartford has been Canceled.

Click to view photos taken by our Culture of Life ministry and other parishioners at the 2020 March for Life in Washington DC.

Albany's 'Progressive' Rush Pushing Catholics Aside. Click to read this article by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archdiocese of New York, in response to the NY law on abortion...

“This Legislation is Evil, Pure and Simple,” Says Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Activities Committee; Calls All Catholics to Fight with Renewed Vigor for Unborn . Click to read this article dated Feb. 2, 2019...

Follow this important annual event through social media! Click for the official March for Life 2019 page with all the links for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and much more!

Please join our Culture of Life Ministry as they participate in a peaceful and prayerful campaign for life from Sept. 26th - Nov. 4th. Click to see all that's happening...

The 40 Days For Life Campaign helps to educate people about abortion. Running from late September to early November, 40 Days for Life helps people in local communities end the injustice of abortion through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and peaceful vigils at abortion facilities. As a precursor to this year’s campaign, here are some things to contemplate regarding the reality of abortion and the abortion process (excerpt from liveaction.org)....

The "Let There Be Life" conference will take place on Sunday, APRIL 22, 2018 at My Father's House in Moodus. Speakers include Melissa Ohden, Peter Wolfgang, and Judith Mascolo. Click to view the flyer.

To all those who responded to the parish-wide email concerning CT House Bills 5416 and 5417, THANK YOU!  How appropriate that on the Monday of Holy Week, two bills that took aim at the sanctity of human life died in committee.  Although the legislative session does not end until May, and there is a remote possibility that both proposals could resurface attached to another piece of legislation, the voices of those who hold steadfast to the belief that all life has value have been heard and heeded.  Click for more information on the Family Institute of Connecticut's website.

The 2018 March for Life brought hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country to Washington D.C. on Jan. 19th to support the protection of innocent life. Participating in the historic event were the leaders of our Culture of Life Ministry, Mark and Mary Jane Duplin, along with their son Patrick. Click to read about their experience and see some great photos...

Our Culture of Life ministry will be participating in the 2018 March for Life in Washington DC! Click on this flyer for information about the March for Life event which will take place on JANUARY 19, 2018!

Many of us are, or will be, caregivers for our elderly loved ones. Please join us for a presentation on Elder Care with Lucia DeVivo Catalano, APRN. Monday, November 27th at 7pm in the Church Hall. This informative evening will help you know what to expect, how to prepare and more...

Please join us to visit the elderly residents of Worthington Manor (316 Berlin St., East Berlin) on SATURDAY, NOV. 11th at 1:30pm. A musical video presentation of patriotic and old time classic songs will be shared with the residents. The Culture of Life Ministry organizes these visits to show respect for our elderly and to remind them that they are not forgotten. Contact Mark or Mary-Jane at 860-666-0162 if you can join us or for more info.

Our Culture of Life ministry will be hosting a full-day of Eucharistic Adoration on Monday, October 9th. The event is part of '40 Days for Life', a national pro-life campaign 'with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion.' Click for more information.