St. Francis Catholic - New Britain, CT

09/07/2026

Excitement about our new Chesterton Academy of St. Francis of Assisi continues to grow! Check out this latest news story about us from the New Britain Herald and Bristol Press, and please share it with your friends and family to help spread the word!

NEW BRITAIN — A new Catholic high school has opened in New Britain, marking the first new Catholic school to open in the Archdiocese of Hartford in more than 30

09/06/2026

09/06/2026 - MUSIC FEATURE - 23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time - Elizabeth Famularo

For the "23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time," we feature St. Francis Catholic Music and Choir Director, Elizabeth Famularo.

The Communion meditation hymn during Mass was, # 329 "Bread for the World."

Enjoy this week's music feature!

St. Francis Catholic has permission to stream the music in this Mass obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # 738572-A. All rights reserved.

09/06/2026

09/06/2026 - Homily - 23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time - Fr. Michael Casey

Father Michael Casey preaches at Mass during the "23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time," at St. Francis Catholic - St. Francis of Assisi Church.

The message centered around how to address sin in our lives and the lives of those around us; Fr. Casey relates today's Gospel message to that process.

Enjoy!

09/06/2026

Father Michael Casey celebrates the "23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time" at St. Francis Catholic - St. Francis of Assisi Church.

St. Francis Catholic has permission to stream the music in this Mass obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # 738572-A. All rights reserved.

From By Flowing Waters: Chant for the Liturgy, Copyright © 1999 by Paul F. Ford. All rights reserved. Published and Administered by The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota 56321. Used with Permission.

Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Michael Casey
Music: Elizabeth Famularo

Breaking Bread Hymnal
Readings begin on page 198
Order of Mass begins on page 3

Opening Hymn: # 553 "Lord of All Hopefulness"
Offertory Hymn: # 404 "God is Love"
Communion Meditation: # 329 "Bread for the World"
Recessional: # 411 "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling"

09/06/2026

Labor Day schedule updates - daily Mass is at 9:00am (and no confession) and our parish office is closed for the holiday.

08/31/2026

You’ve read his recipes all summer- now see him in action like you’ve never seen him before!

Enjoy our first ever special edition of Cooking with Fr. SPY! And all we can say is… watch out, Food Network!

If you make this recipe (or one of Fr. SPY’s other recipes) drop a comment below or send us a picture!

08/31/2026

08/30/2026 - MUSIC FEATURE - 22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time - Elizabeth Famularo

For the "22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time," we feature St. Francis Catholic Music and Choir Director, Elizabeth Famularo.

The Communion antiphon during Mass was, "Seek first God's kingdom and God's justice: and all the rest will be given to you."

Enjoy this week's music feature!

St. Francis Catholic has permission to stream the music in this Mass obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # 738572-A. All rights reserved.

08/31/2026

08/30/2026 - Homily - 22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time - Fr. Sean Yates

Father Sean Yates preaches at Mass during the "22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time," at St. Francis Catholic - St. Maurice Church.

Enjoy!

08/30/2026

Father Sean Yates celebrates the "22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time" at St. Francis Catholic - St. Maurice Church.

St. Francis Catholic has permission to stream the music in this Mass obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # 738572-A. All rights reserved.

From By Flowing Waters: Chant for the Liturgy, Copyright © 1999 by Paul F. Ford. All rights reserved. Published and Administered by The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota 56321. Used with Permission.

Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Sean Yates
Music: Elizabeth Famularo

Breaking Bread Hymnal
Readings begin on page 196
Order of Mass begins on page 3

Opening Hymn: # 216 "Holy Holy Holy"
Offertory Hymn: # 354 "Ubi Caritas"
Communion Meditation: "Anima Christi"
Recessional: # 207 "Holy God We Praise Thy Name"

08/29/2026

Tune in to NBC Connecticut tonight (Saturday, 8/29) at 6:30 p.m. or 11 p.m. for a special story about Chesterton Academy of St. Francis of Assisi!