About Sagrado Corazon - Corpus Christi Catholic Parish · Windham, Connecticut
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús is the Spanish-language church of Corpus Christi Catholic Parish, a merged Roman Catholic community serving more than 2,500 households in Windham and Willimantic, Connecticut, within the Diocese of Norwich. The parish worships across three sites — St. Joseph, St. Mary, and Sagrado Corazón de Jesús — and Sagrado Corazón is the home of the community's thriving Spanish-speaking liturgical life, including the Saturday vigil in Spanish and a Sunday noon Mass in Spanish.
- Established
- 1991
- Patron
- Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (Sacred Heart of Jesus)
- Rector
- Very Rev. Laurence LaPointe (Fr. Larry)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Norwich
Why belong here
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús is the welcoming Spanish-language home of Corpus Christi Catholic Parish, one of the largest Catholic communities in the Windham area with more than 2,500 registered households. Families find daily and weekend Mass in Spanish, a Saturday vigil and a Sunday noon Mass celebrated in Spanish, regular Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays, and Confession on Monday evenings — all in a parish that takes seriously its call to 'worship God, celebrate the sacraments, grow in faith, and serve others in love.' With ministries spanning the Legion of Mary, Knights of Columbus, Eucharistic Ministers, Bereavement and Visitation, Lectors, Music, and Altar Servers, Sagrado Corazón offers concrete ways for newcomers to belong, serve, and grow.
Mass times at Sagrado Corazon - Corpus Christi Catholic Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday at 5:00 PM (Sagrado Corazón de Jesús) or by appointment
- Saturday 9:30–11:30 AM (parish-wide)
Adoration times
- Thursday at 5:00 PM
About Corpus Christi Parish
Corpus Christi Catholic Parish is a vibrant Roman Catholic community serving more than 2,500 households in Willimantic and Windham, Connecticut. Worship takes place across three historic church buildings: St. Joseph (99 Jackson St, Willimantic), St. Mary (46 Valley St, Willimantic), and Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (61 Club Rd, Windham). The parish describes itself as 'one family in Christ,' with a membership that reflects diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, united in faith and service.
Our Story
Formed in 2019 through the merger of three Windham-area parishes, Corpus Christi brings together communities dating back to 1856 and 1991. The most recent of these, Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, was founded in 1991 to serve the region's Hispanic Catholic faithful. The merged parish blends the traditions, ministries, and devotional life of all three predecessor parishes into one bilingual worshipping community.
- Three parishes merged in 2019
- Oldest community established 1856
- Sagrado Corazón de Jesús founded 1991
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús — Spanish-Language Hub
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús is the heart of the parish's Spanish-language liturgical life. Masses celebrated here include the Saturday 5:30 PM vigil in Spanish, the Sunday 12:00 PM Mass in Spanish, and Monday and Thursday evening Masses in Spanish. The parish office line at this site also serves Hispanic parishioners directly.
- Saturday 5:30 PM Vigil — Spanish
- Sunday 12:00 PM — Spanish
- Monday 6:00 PM — Spanish
- Thursday 6:00 PM — Spanish
Sacraments
Corpus Christi Parish prepares and celebrates the seven sacraments across its three worship sites. The parish website has a dedicated 'Sacraments' page where parishioners can review requirements for Baptism, First Penance and First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and RCIA/OCIA (the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults).
- Baptism
- First Penance and First Holy Communion
- Confirmation preparation (youth)
- Marriage and wedding rehearsal coordination
- RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
- Anointing of the Sick and homebound visits
Faith Formation and Religious Education
Faith Formation at Corpus Christi Parish covers religious education for youth, Confirmation preparation, youth group, Vacation Bible School, and adult education. Programs are coordinated through the parish office. The parish also runs an RCIA/OCIA process for adults seeking to become Catholic or complete their initiation.
- Religious Education / Faith Formation
- Confirmation preparation
- Youth Group
- Vacation Bible School
- Adult Education
- Curriculum Preparation
Ministries — Pastoral & Service
The parish organizes its ministries into Liturgical, Pastoral & Service, and Apostolate groupings. Pastoral & Service ministries reach beyond the walls of the church to comfort the grieving, visit the homebound, and serve those in need through social outreach and food drives.
- Visitation Ministry (sick and homebound)
- Bereavement Ministry
- Eucharistic Ministers to the sick
- Social Outreach Committee
- Food Drives
Ministries — Liturgical
Liturgical ministries support the celebration of Mass and other sacraments. Volunteers of all ages serve at the altar, proclaim Scripture, lead sacred music, and welcome fellow parishioners as ushers and greeters.
- Altar Servers
- Lectors
- Music Ministry (choir, handbell choir, instrumentalists)
- Ushers and Greeters
- Sacristans
- Church Decorations (Christmas/Easter)
- Flower Arranging
- Altar Linens (wash and iron)
Ministries — Apostolate and Fraternal
The parish hosts several long-standing Catholic lay and fraternal organizations rooted in evangelization, Marian devotion, and works of charity.
- Lay Servants of the Word (evangelization & biblical formation)
- Legion of Mary (Marian lay apostolate)
- Knights of Columbus (charity, unity, fraternity, service)
- Women Club
- Holy Name Society (honoring the Name of Jesus)
Pastoral Team and Staff
Corpus Christi is served by a bilingual pastoral team. Pastor Very Rev. Laurence LaPointe ('Fr. Larry') leads the parish and is well known to parishioners through his weekly bulletin messages. He is assisted by Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Castiblanco, two deacons — Diácono Felipe Silva and Deacon Lawrence Goodwin — and pastoral assistants Sister Leidy Castillo, RODA, and Ms. Lorraine Gallup.
- Very Rev. Laurence LaPointe — Pastor
- Rev. Michael Castiblanco — Parochial Vicar
- Diácono Felipe Silva — Deacon
- Deacon Lawrence Goodwin — Deacon
- Sister Leidy Castillo, RODA — Pastoral Assistant
- Lorraine Gallup — Pastoral Assistant
- Evelyn Denis — Administrative Assistant
Contact and Office
Parishioners can reach the parish through the main Parish Office number, the separate Sagrado Corazón line, and the Business Office. Email contact is available through the parish Gmail account and a separate prayer intentions inbox. The full weekly bulletin and parish announcements are posted on the parish website.
- Parish Office: 860-423-8439
- Sagrado Corazón line: 860-423-8617
- Business Office: 860-423-5835
- Email: [email protected]
- Prayer requests: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.catholicwindham.org
Saint Mary–Saint Joseph School
The parish-affiliated Saint Mary–Saint Joseph School has a long history in Willimantic but is currently in temporary hiatus, as noted in recent parish bulletins. Its mailing address is 35 Valley Street, Willimantic. The school has traditionally served as a center of Catholic education for the community, with office staff such as Administrative Assistant Evelyn Denis supporting parish operations.
- Address: 35 Valley Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
- Phone: 860-423-8479
- Status: temporary hiatus
Annual and Weekly Publications
The parish publishes a weekly bulletin (with a separate 2022 Mass Book covering the full liturgical and devotional schedule) and posts current announcements on its website. Bilingual content is a recurring feature, reflecting the parish's commitment to its Spanish-speaking members.
- Weekly Bulletin (printed)
- 2022 Mass Book with full weekly Mass schedule
- Online Announcements page on catholicwindham.org