RSVP

For Celebrations of
Gratitude and Fellowship

Honoring your devotion to the Archdiocese of Hartford

and its parishes, schools and social missions through

support of Connecticut Catholic Foundation

  • Saturday, June 28, 2025

    Please note that registration for this event is now closed. If you have any questions please contact Karen Gross at Karen.Gross@AOHCT.org or 860.541.6491 ext. 7455



    The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

    74 West Main Street, Waterbury


    4:15 p.m. 

    Mass at the Basilica


    5:00 p.m. Reception, Guided Tour 

    &  Talk with Artist Paul Armesto


    Join us to hear International Classical Artist Paul Armesto discuss the meaning and symbolism behind his work at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception’s Blessed Michael McGivney Parish Center in Waterbury. Discover his 42-foot mural of the Wedding Feast of Cana, a 100-figure ceiling mural depicting salvation history, and additional paintings of the four evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—in the basement chapel. Armesto, known for creating the world’s largest oil painting, has works in churches across Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Costa Rica and France. 


    Parking is available in a lot behind the Basilica via Prospect Street. Enter using the side entrance across from the Rectory and proceed to the lower level.