Lights of Faith

When: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Where: Cascade Fine Catering – 480 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
Time: 5:00–8:00 p.m. (Cocktails begin at 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m.)

The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus warmly invite you to join us at our third Lights of Faith dinner on Sunday, April 19. The evening will include dinner, drinks, and entertainment to benefit our mission and ministries.

Our guest speaker this year is The Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, sixth Archbishop of Hartford. Archbishop Coyne began his ministry in Hartford on May 1, 2024, after serving as Coadjutor Archbishop since October 2023. Born and raised in Woburn, Massachusetts, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Boston in 1986 and has since faithfully served the Church in various capacities, including national leadership roles with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Prior to his arrival in Connecticut, Archbishop Coyne served as Bishop of Burlington, Vermont, for nine years. He holds a master of divinity and a doctorate in sacred liturgy, is a lifelong Boston sports fan, and a proud uncle to 11 nieces and nephews.

Catholic speaker Amy Ekeh will serve as master of ceremonies. Amy is an award-winning author, a longtime friend of the Apostles, and currently serves as the director of mission advancement for the United States Province of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.