Listed alphabetically.
ACTS Connecticut
An ACTS retreat is a three-day, three-night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. Talks and activities during the retreat focus on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service, from which the ACTS program acronym is derived. Check our website for more information!
Bereavement Group
Contact our Bereavement coordinator, Deb B. at 203.707.6428
Blessed Michael McGivney Center for Renewal
Contact our director of Pastoral Outreach, Nicole Plasky, for more information and follow our facebook page! outreach@waterburybasilica.org (203) 707-3109 (text)
Children’s Rosary
Held the first Saturday of each month at 3:15pm. Questions? Contact Jackie T. at (860) 733-9200
College Campus Ministries - serving the students at Post University and Naugatuck Valley Community College
Contact our Pastoral Associate, Dan Matthews, for more information mission@waterburybasilica.org
Finance Council
Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.
Hospitality
Contact Ana at GenAssist@waterburybasilica.org
Liturgical Ministers
Interested in becoming an altar server or usher? Contact our parish office at info@waterburybasilica.org
Music Ministry
The Basilica Adult Choir, Children's Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, and Cantors. Contact our new director of music, Lorraine Mihaliak, for more information! musicdirector@waterburybasilica.org
Offertory Counters
A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about twice a month.
Parish Pastoral Council
An advisory council to the Pastor in the needs of the Parish.
Perpetual Adoration
Contact our Adoration Coordinators according to time slot: 6am-12pm Carmen F. (203) 568-5523, 12pm-6pm Rosemary H. (203) 982-5948, 6pm-12am Sydney V.O. (203) 768-0043, 12am-6am John W. (203) 509-3506.
Pope St. John Paul II Hiking Club
Contact Suzi Porter at suzip@snet.net or call Dan Mathews at (203) 574-0012
Prayer Line
Contact Dan Mathews at missions@waterburybasilica.org or call Jo Ann (203) 879-1399, Sara (203) 893-9342, or Bob (203) 573-0032.
Pro-Life Ministry
We are forming a Pro-Life committee to support the sanctity of human life. The committee will educate about Church positions on life from conception to natural death, inform about the issues impacting our society, and promote a culture of life through prayer and action. If you are interested in participating, or for more information, please contact Meagan at (203) 217-9628 or respectlife@waterburybasilica.org
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Are you looking to become Catholic or to learn more about the Faith? Feel free to get in touch with our Pastoral Associate, Dan Matthews, for more information! mission@waterburybasilica.org (203) 574-0017
Religious Education
Religious Education classes are held on Sunday mornings in the Church Hall from 9:00 to 9:50 am. Confirmation classes are a two year program beginning in the Fall of 9th Grade. Click Here to view the full schedule. To register or for more information, contact Meagan Monaco rel.ed@waterburybasilica.org
RISE - Young Adult Group
Would you like to be part of a community of faithful young adult Catholics? Contact Jake W. with questions and to sign up! RISE@waterburybasilica.org
Sandwich Ministry
Volunteers prepare and distribute sandwiches to those who come to door of the rectory. Contact Donna F. at (203) 819-4461.
Spiritual Direction
Contact our Pastoral Associate, Dan Matthews, for more information mission@waterburybasilica.org
Walking with Purpose - Women's Bible Study
Contact Walking with Purpose Team at wwpbiblestudy@waterburybasilica.org
Need assistance in determining a ministry or committee suitable for you? Please contact parish liason, Aurora at info@waterburybasilica.org