PARISH TRANSITION
Parish Merger Announcement
Parish Merger Announcement
Effective July 1, 2025, the Church of the Resurrection Parish and Most Holy Trinity Parish in Wallingford, CT will merge to form Saint Benedict of Nursia Parish, as decreed by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne on March 17, 2025, in accordance with canons 121 and 515 §2 of the Code of Canon Law.
The decree was read at all Masses the weekend of March 22–23, 2025, and shared in bulletins and on church premises. It is also available at the Archdiocese of Hartford Public Notices.
Canonical recourse must be made within 10 business days of the decree’s official notification, following the norms of Church law (c. 1734 §2).
Exciting News for the Wallingford Catholic Community!
We’re entering a new chapter as Most Holy Trinity Parish and Church of the Resurrection come together to form Saint Benedict of Nursia Parish—a vibrant, united community with a bright future!
To learn more about the merger, explore the FAQs, view the presentation below and read more about our new patron saint in the Saint Benedict of Nursia bio.
You’re Invited to a Special Celebration!
Evening of prayer, reflection, and community honoring Our Lady of Fatima,
e invite all children as a sign of devotion—especially those who recently received their First Communion—to wear their First Communion outfits ad bring flowers to offer to our Blessed Mother. Offering flowers is a cherished tradition that expresses our reverence, innocence, and childlike love for Mary.