About St. Augustine Church · Hartford, Connecticut
St. Augustine Parish is a Roman Catholic parish located in the Barry Square neighborhood of Hartford, Connecticut, founded in 1902 to serve the south end of the city. Today it is a bilingual, multicultural community offering Mass in both English and Spanish every day of the week, with a daily Mass schedule and four weekend celebrations. The parish is led by Fr. Eduar Gutierrez as pastor and is part of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
- Established
- 1902
- Patron
- St. Augustine
- Rector
- Rev. Eduar Gutierrez
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Hartford
Why belong here
St. Augustine is a vibrant, bilingual Catholic community rooted in over 120 years of faith in Hartford's Barry Square neighborhood. With seven Masses each week in English and Spanish, an active Faith Formation program for all ages, OCIA (formerly RCIA) classes for adults in both languages, and a variety of ministries, the parish welcomes newcomers to worship, learn, and serve alongside neighbors from many backgrounds.
Mass times at St. Augustine Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
About St. Augustine Parish
St. Augustine is a welcoming Catholic community in the Barry Square neighborhood of Hartford, called by God to share Christ's message through lives of love, service, and care for all. The parish motto on the website greets visitors in both English and Spanish: 'Bienvenidos a la Parroquia de San Augustín!' Founded in 1902, it has served Hartford's south end for more than 120 years and today welcomes worshippers from many cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
History
St. Augustine Parish was established on August 31, 1902, with the appointment of its first pastor, Fr. Michael W. Barry. At founding the parish had about 100 families / 630 people and worshipped at the Washington Street School until a basement chapel was completed in 1903. The current Romanesque-style church on Campfield Avenue was dedicated in June 1912 by Bishop John J. Nilan. A parish school staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery was built by 1928. In 1934 the Hartford City Council renamed the surrounding neighborhood 'Barry Square' in honor of the founding pastor. The parish merged the former Saint Anne / Immaculate Conception Parish into its territory in 2017.
- 1902 — Parish established; Fr. Michael W. Barry named first pastor.
- 1903 — Basement chapel completed; first Masses celebrated.
- 1912 — Present Romanesque-style church dedicated by Bishop John J. Nilan.
- 1928 — Parish school constructed, staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Chambery.
- 1934 — Hartford City Council names surrounding area 'Barry Square.'
- 2017 — Saint Anne / Immaculate Conception Parish merged into St. Augustine.
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is currently led by Fr. Eduar Gutierrez as Pastor, with Rev. Jose Linares Pagan serving as Vicar and Deacon Julio Maturana assisting. Supporting staff include a Director of Religious Education, parish secretary, bookkeeper, OCIA instructors, Confirmation coordinator, an organist/music director, and a cantor.
- Rev. Eduar Gutierrez — Pastor (fr.gutierrez@aohct.org)
- Rev. Jose Linares Pagan — Vicar (p.jose.linares@gmail.com)
- Deacon Julio Maturana — Permanent Deacon (Dcn.maturana@aohct.org)
- Jennifer Torres — Director of Religious Education (ccd@staugustinehtfd.org)
- Mrs. Bettina Gastello — Parish Secretary
- Mrs. Lucie Almeida — Bookkeeper
- Mrs. Rosa Cartagena — OCIA (English, 18+)
- Mrs. Maria Elena Botero — OCIA (Spanish, 18+)
- Mrs. Mercedes Diaz — Confirmation Classes (bilingual, 18+)
- Mr. Mark Marszycki — Organist / Music Director
- Mrs. Sarah Lacasse — Cantor
Faith Formation & OCIA
Faith Formation at St. Augustine prepares children and adults for the sacraments and lifelong discipleship. The parish runs a traditional CCD program for children, a bilingual Confirmation program for adults 18+, and OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes in both English and Spanish for adults 18 and older seeking Baptism, First Communion, or full reception into the Catholic Church.
- Faith Formation / CCD (contact: ccd@staugustinehtfd.org)
- OCIA — English (Mrs. Rosa Cartagena)
- OCIA — Spanish (Mrs. Maria Elena Botero)
- Confirmation Classes, bilingual (Mrs. Mercedes Diaz)
Music & Liturgy
Music at St. Augustine's is led by Organist and Music Director Mark Marszycki, with Sarah Lacasse serving as cantor. Together they support the parish's bilingual Mass schedule and help the assembly lift up prayer through sacred music in both English and Spanish.
- Organist / Music Director: Mr. Mark Marszycki
- Cantor: Mrs. Sarah Lacasse
Contact & Giving
The parish office can be reached by phone or email during the week. Online giving is available through the parish website, and the parish publishes weekly bulletins online.
- Phone: (860) 522-7128
- Email: staugustinehartford@gmail.com
- Online Giving: available via staugustinehtfd.org
- Weekly bulletins: staugustinehtfd.org/bulletins
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Michael W. Barry1902-
First pastor; the neighborhood Barry Square was named in his honor by the Hartford City Council in 1934.