Saint Sebastian Church
Middletown
CT

06457

St. Sebastian Church

Who we are


Saint Sebastian Church welcomes Christians and those who seek to connect to Christianity in the Middletown area.

We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.

We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.

Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Middletown, Connecticut by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.

Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.

Street Address

155 Washington Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States
Phone: 860-347-2638
Fax: 860-346-4815

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Church Pastor

Fr. James Thaikoottathil
Pastor
155 Washington Street
Middletown, CT 06457
United States
Phone: 860-347-2638
Fax: 860-346-4815

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Quote of the Day

1 John 5:13

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

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Diocese of Norwich Middletown Deanery



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Leadership

Leader Name:
Fr. James Thaikoottathil
Leader Position:
Pastor
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Reverend Father
Leader Address:
155 Washington Street
Middletown
Connecticut
06457
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860-346-4815

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Leader Bio:
Rev. James Thaikoottathil, J.C.D. was born in Cochin, India on July 23, 1961 being the third of seven children to the late Joseph and Teresa Thaikoottathil. He joined Minor Seminary at age 15 and at age 18 was called to study Philosophy and Theology in Rome. He was ordained into the priesthood on December 18, 1984 at age 23. He received his first pastorate at age 24. Father holds degrees in Philosophy, Theology and a Master of Arts in History. He also received a Licentiate in Theology with specialization in Pastoral Liturgy and he also holds a Doctorate in Canon Law (Summa cum Laude). He was assigned to St. Sebastian Church in Middletown in 2007 and was assigned pastoral duties over St. John Church when the Most Rev. Michael Richard Cote yoked the two parishes in 2017.
Other Church Leaders:
Fr. Brian Maxwell, Parochial Vicar
MaryAnn Majors, Bookkeeper
Sr. Lizzie, DRE
Sr. Marykutty, DRE

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Fr. James Thaikoottathil
Pastor Fr. James Thaikoottathil


Administration

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Palma R. Cannatta
Admin Position:
Parish Secretary
Admin Address:
155 Washington Street
Middletown
Connecticut
06457
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860-346-4815

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Saint Sebastian Church Middletown Mass Times

7:30AM (Mon., Wed. Fri.) Daily Mass
5:30 PM Sat. Vigil Mass
11:00 AM Sunday Morn. Mass
5:00 PM Sunday Eve Mass

Mass Times last updated on the 10th of February, 2021


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St. Theresa's Guild
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Holy Name Society
3rd Order Franciscans


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Saint Sebastian Church History

With a large number of Italian Immigrants coming to Middletown and the desire for a Church of their own in 1925, several committees were organized to solicit funds to build an Italian, and through weekly Sunday solicitations from the Italian Families of Middletown, they raised $85,000. Bishop John J. Nilan approved the request after a second time a delegation was sent to Hartford for approval to build a Church for the Italian Community. After additional monies were raised during a time of economic depression the location of the Church was selected and approved by the Bishop of Hartford. Raymond C. Gorrani of Massachusetts was selected as the Architect for the Church and Salvatore Mazzotta, a local contractor was asked to build the church, and local artisans assisted in the donation of materials to build the Church. The First Mass was held on December 06, 1931, by Father Santolini. The First Pastor of the Church was Father Rocco Guerriero. The Feast of Saint Sebastian was one of the reasons why the Church was founded. The mortgage of the Church was paid in full in 1949 under the Pastorate of Father John J. Keane, the second Pastor of the Parish.


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