What is the Triduum? Definition: The Easter Triduum (sometimes also referred to as the Paschal Triduum) is the proper name for the liturgical season that concludes Lent and introduces us to the joy of the Easter season. Starting with the Mass of the Lord's Supper on the evening of Holy Thursday, continuing through the Good Friday service and Holy Saturday, and concluding with vespers (evening prayer) on Easter Sunday, the Easter Triduum marks the most significant events of Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday (also known as Passiontide).

This past week we celebrated two great saints in our Church, on 17 March we celebrated Ireland’s Saint Patrick and then on 19 March we celebrated the Universal Saint Joseph, who is also the patron saint of the Archdiocese of Hartford and for whom our Cathedral is named. Saints Patrick and Joseph are two men in the Church who were obedient to the Will of God and in their obedience they created much more than simply a reputation for themselves....

Politicians in Hartford are again considering assisted suicide legislation. The Connecticut General Assembly is considering legalizing a form of suicide in our state commonly referred to as "aid-in-dying" or "physician-assisted suicide". The legislation is House Bill 6425 "An Act Concerning Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients".