Deacon Chuck Dietsch was in Haiti when the earthquake rattled Haiti, and so was Jillian Thorpe, director of the Haitian Mission House. Chuck is from Southbury, and Jillian is from Old Saybrook. The pair were rescued Wednesday.
“Both have injuries, but we do not know the extent of them. They were well enough to tell people to call their families here…Please pray for Deacon Chuck, Jillian Thorpe and all the people of Haiti that are now dealing with this tragedy,” read a message posted on Sacred Heart’s Web site.
In Litchfield, The Daughters of Wisdom (who operate the Wisdom House Retreat Center) were busy raising money to help the victims of the earthquake.
HARTFORD -- This isn’t your typical praise music.
STAMFORD – Armed with adorations and candlelight, more than 500 people of faith gathered in front of Independent U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman’s condo Sunday night to show their disgust with his recent vow to support a Republican filibuster on health care legislation.
Lieberman has threatened to obstruct health care reform if the legislation contains a public health insurance option, words some local clergy and politicans refuse to accept.
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