About St. Edward the Confessor Church · Stafford Springs, Connecticut
St. Edward the Confessor Church in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, is the only Catholic parish in the town, serving approximately 1200 families. Founded in 1869, it is part of the Diocese of Norwich and the Archdiocese of Hartford. The parish is rooted in community service, spiritual formation, and outreach, guided by the mission to support the spiritual needs of its members through the Eucharist and the Holy Spirit. It offers a range of ministries, sacraments, and volunteer opportunities, with a strong emphasis on faith formation and parish involvement.
- Established
- 1869
- Patron
- St. Edward the Confessor
- Rector
- Rev. Peter Liszewski
- Diocese
- Diocese of Norwich
Why belong here
Join a vibrant community that values faith, service, and family. Through ministries like RCIA, youth groups, and volunteer opportunities, parishioners actively engage in spiritual growth and outreach. The parish also supports local initiatives and offers sacraments, education, and fellowship for all ages.
Mass times at St. Edward the Confessor Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- by appointment
Adoration times
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
About Our Parish
St. Edward Parish is in beautiful Stafford Springs, Connecticut and is the only Catholic Church within the Town of Stafford with approximate 1200 families in its congregation. It is a part of the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut and the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut. We are blessed to have many parishioners who volunteer as members of our various ministries and organizations and who also lend their expertise as first responders and leaders who sit on Town of Stafford committees and boards. Tucked away in the hills of Eastern Connecticut, Stafford is a family oriented community. St. Edward Church has a rich history of welcoming parishioners since 1869 and continues to minister to all Catholic families in the Town of Stafford.
Sacraments
Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church recognizes the existence of Seven Sacraments instituted by the Lord. They are the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders). Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops). At St. Edward Church, we celebrate the Sacraments with joy.
- Baptism
- Holy Eucharist/First Communion
- Confirmation
- Penance/Reconcilation
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage Preparation
- Holy Orders
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries and organizations to support spiritual growth and community involvement. These include liturgical ministries, faith formation, RCIA, and various service groups such as the Ladies' Guild, Knights of Columbus, and Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts.
- Liturgical Ministries
- Faith Formation
- RCIA
- Ladies' Guild
- Knights of Columbus
- St Clare Fraternity of Secular Franciscans
- Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
- St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Homeschool Co-op
- Safe Environments Policy