About Saint Marianne Cope
Marianne cope was a professed member of the sisters of St. Francis and is recognized as an extraordinary woman of the 1800’s and early 1900’s. Her call to act as a servant of God and the Franciscan spirit she embraced, provided a foundation of values that gave her the courage and compassion to accept difficult challenges with diplomacy and grace. Learn more about Saint Marianne Cope.
We seek the love of God above all things.
Whether you’re a visitor to our wonderful area or a local parishioner, a heartfelt welcome and thank you for visiting our webpage. As a Roman Catholic Parish, we strive to be a devout Catholic community open to all. We have a wide variety of services and organizations available to you, which can be found within our website. More importantly, we provide the opportunity for you to gather with us in worship and fellowship to fulfill the Lord’s mission.
Fr. Ronald Zepecki
The Reverend
Our Values
The teachings of the faith through God, improving upon our East Windsor Parish Community with Family Tradition, Spirituality, and advocacy for Social Justice.
Join with Us
Saturday Vigil at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:00-3:30 p.m.
at 150 South Main St
East Windsor, CT 06088
Our Mission
Our mission at St. Marianne Cope Parish is to evangelize the Good News of Jesus Christ in order to transform lives, hearts and minds through worship, faith formation and discipleship.
St. Catherine Church
A quaint Roman Catholic Church established in 1887, part of Saint Marianne Cope Parish, located in Broad Brook, CT, built in glory to serve the Catholic community in the area.
The church was dedicated to St. Catherine of Siena, a 14th-century Italian saint and patroness of the Dominican Order. Over the years, the church has undergone several renovations and updates. In 1957, a new wing was added to the church to accommodate a growing parish, and in the 1970s, a new altar and other liturgical furnishings were installed as part of the Vatican II reforms.
Today, St. Catherine Church remains an active parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford, serving the spiritual needs of the community through weekly Masses, sacraments, and various ministries. The church is also notable for its stained glass windows, which were designed by the famous artist, Emil Frei, and depict scenes from the life of St. Catherine of Siena.
Helpful Links
Contact
6 Windsorville Road
Broad Brook, CT 06016
(860) 623-4636
Helpful Links
- Who is St. Philip?
- St. Philip Church History
Contact
150 South Main Street
East Windsor, CT 06088
(860) 623-4636
St. Philip Church
St. Philip Church, a part of St. Marianne Cope Parish, was founded in 1926 by a group of Polish immigrants who settled in the East Windsor, CT area. The founding pastor was Rev. John Kondziolka, who immigrated to the U.S. after serving as a parish priest in Poland for several years. At the time, records suggest the church was a small wooden structure located on either Church Street or Depot Street, and Father Kondziolka worked tirelessly to build and grow the church and its community of parishioners.
The church was dedicated to St. Philip, also known as Philip the Apostle, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. Philip traveled widely to spread the teachings of Christ, eventually becoming a missionary in Greece. He is remembered for his humility and dedication to serving others, as well as for his role in the early spread of Christianity.
The church grew rapidly over the years, and in 1939, the current church building was constructed on East Main Street. The new church was designed in the traditional Gothic style and featured stained glass windows and other artwork that reflected the church’s rich cultural heritage.