SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish ( pl, Parafia św. Cyryla i Metodego w Hartford) - one of the
Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England
Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes - founded by Polish immigrants in New England, United States from 1887. There are 78 Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in 10 dioceses.
Fr. Franciszek Chalupka was the founder of the first Polish-Ameri ...
in the
Archdiocese of Hartford. Founded on April 6, 1902, it is designated for
Polish immigrants in
Hartford, Connecticut,
United States
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History
In January 1901, the recently ordained Fr. Stanislaus Lozowski was assigned as curate to serve the Polish immigrants at St. Peter Parish. On April 6, 1902, Bishop of Hartford
Michael Tierney established SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish for Polish immigrants, with Fr. Lozowski appointed founding pastor. The first parish Mass was celebrated in St. Peter's basement. A small wooden church was dedicated on Governor St. The cornerstone of a large brick church was blessed on July 9, 1916.
Clergy
Current
*Rev. Adam Hurbanczuk, Pastor, November 4, 2011 – Present.
*Rev. Andrzej Pogorzelski, Vicar, November 4, 2011 – Present.
Former Pastors
#Rev. Stanislaus Lozowski
#Rev. William Przybylo, 1990–2008
#Rev. Adam C. Subocz, 2008 - October 2011
#Rev. Adam Hurbanczuk, November 2011 - Present
Former Vicars
#Rev. Kazimirerz Heisig, Vicar † - September 2011.
† = deceased
Sources
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*The Official Catholic Directory in USA
External links
SS. Cyril and Methodius Church - Parish WebsiteSS. Cyril and Methodius - Diocesan informationSS. Cyril and Methodius - ParishesOnline.comArchdiocese of Hartford
Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in Connecticut
Roman Catholic churches in Hartford, Connecticut
1902 establishments in Connecticut
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