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St. Paul VI Parish consists of the former Christ the Bread of Life, Divine Mercy and Our Lady of Mount Carmel parishes in Hamden, Connecticut. St. Paul VI Parish is a community of believers in Jesus Christ who are united in our commitment in loving service to worship, evangelize and give. We welcome all people to join in our vision to be a light in the darkness.

  1. 6D AGO

    Hamden Catholic Homily: March 8, 2026

    Today is March 8, 2026, the 3rd Sunday of Lent. Our celebrants were Fr. Lee Hellwig and Deacon Dominic Corraro. Jesus met the Samaritan woman in the ordinary moments of her day - at the well where she went to draw water. He met her not as she should have been, but exactly as she was: in her brokenness, hesitation, and resistance. The same is true for us. The Lord meets us in our daily lives and patiently offers the gift of “living water" - the Holy Spirit - the love and mercy of God that can transform our hearts. When we begin to receive that gift, our lives change. And like the woman at the well, we can help lead others to the Lord. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

    8 min

  2. FEB 10

    Hamden Catholic Homily: February 8, 2026

    Today is February 8, 2026, the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our celebrants were Fr. Lee Hellwig and Deacon Dominic Corraro. Jesus doesn’t say we might become salt and light someday - He says we are. Salt preserves and brings flavor. Light brightens even the darkest room. When our lives are shaped by the Beatitudes, we help preserve what is best in the world and add a little divine flavor where it’s needed most. And when we let our light shine through love, mercy, and good works, others glimpse God’s presence through us. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

    8 min

  3. FEB 1

    Hamden Catholic Homily: February 1, 2026

    Today is February 1, 2026, the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our celebrants were Fr. Chris Tiano and Deacon Ronald Gurr. In this homily, Fr. Tiano reflects on our complicated relationship with phones, comfort, and consumerism, and contrasts it with Jesus’ radical message in the Beatitudes. In a world that equates blessing with wealth, power, and the “latest iPhone,” Jesus points us in the opposite direction: toward poverty of spirit, mercy, humility, and our deep need for God. As Pope Francis reminds us, the Beatitudes are a Christian’s identity card. The question is simple..., and challenging: Do we live by the Beatitudes, or by the world? Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

    14 min

  4. JAN 28

    Hamden Catholic Homily: January 25, 2026

    Today is January 25, 2026, the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our celebrant was the Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Archbishop of Hartford. From the first Mass in 1852 at a local home to the vibrant community of St. Paul VI Parish today, our history is written in the sacraments of the people of Hamden, Connecticut. In his homily, Archbishop Coyne reminds us that wherever you are in your journey, the call to holiness isn’t just for the “heroic” - it’s found in the simple, loving attention we give to God every day. We are a parish built on nearly 200 years of life, diversity, and faith. Whether your roots are at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Rita, St. Stephen, or any of our founding churches, you are part of this beautiful story. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

    10 min

  5. JAN 18

    Hamden Catholic Homily: January 18, 2026

    Today is January 18, 2026, the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Our celebrants were Fr. Gustavo Lopez and Deacon Ronald Gurr. We’re all given a role by God, just as Isaiah, Paul, and John the Baptist each lived out theirs. Today’s homily invites us to pause, listen, and discern what God may be asking of us right now. When we lean in, listen, and learn, we become more aware of the small, everyday opportunities to live with holiness, love, and faith, and to be a light to the world right where we are. Whether you’re a student helping a classmate, a young adult making big life decisions, or a senior looking out for a neighbor - God has a mission tailored just for you. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

    8 min

  6. JAN 11

    Hamden Catholic Homily: January 11, 2026

    Today is January 11, 2026, the Baptism of the Lord. Our celebrant was Fr. Chris Tiano. What looks like a simple event - Jesus being baptized in the Jordan - is actually a profound theological mystery. It is the moment where the Trinity is revealed: the Father’s voice, the Son’s embrace of our humanity, and the descent of the Holy Spirit. In his homily, Fr. Tiano explores how Jesus receiving the Spirit wasn't for His benefit, but for ours. By entering the water, He gifted our human flesh with the Holy Spirit and set the stage for our own mission to be a light in the darkness. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

    8 min

  7. JAN 4

    Hamden Catholic Homily: January 4, 2026

    It’s easy to look at the world and see darkness in the headlines - war, poverty, and division. But what about the darkness that lives closer to home? The struggles of self-will, the feeling of being "cut off" from God, or the heavy fear of mortality. This Feast of the Epiphany, we reflect on how the Magi’s gifts aren't just historical tributes, but solutions for our modern-day shadows: Gold to crown Christ over our own self-will. Frankincense to remind us we are never unworthy or separate from God. Myrrh to transform our fear of death into the hope of resurrection. We aren't the source of the light, but like the moon, we are called to reflect the Light of Christ so the world may see His hope, His mercy, and His love through us. May we go forth and be the light in the darkness. 🕯️

    7 min

  8. 12/28/2025

    St. Paul VI Parish Mass: December 28, 2025

    Today is December 28, 2025, the celebration of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Our celebrants were Fr. Chris Tiano and Deacon Dominic Corraro. The Holy Family wasn’t “perfect” because life was easy - they were perfect because they listened to God and said yes, even in the middle of hardship. Today’s homily reminds us that whether your family feels like a classic sitcom or is beautifully complicated and blended, God is present, calling us to listen and respond with love. Let’s take a moment today to pray for someone in our family and ask for the grace to be a light in their darkness. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-735133. All rights reserved.

    16 min
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St. Paul VI Parish consists of the former Christ the Bread of Life, Divine Mercy and Our Lady of Mount Carmel parishes in Hamden, Connecticut. St. Paul VI Parish is a community of believers in Jesus Christ who are united in our commitment in loving service to worship, evangelize and give. We welcome all people to join in our vision to be a light in the darkness.

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  • Creator
    St. Paul VI Hamden
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    280
  • Rating
    Clean
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