When Bishop Caggiano brought up his plan to appoint Fr. Lourduraj to a new assignment at St. Joseph’s Center and Stephen Parish, both in Trumbull, I said we would need some help at St. Mary’s. And while we are not able to have a full-time priest assigned here, the Bishop sent us a priest-in-residence. What is a priest-in-residence? He is someone who has full-time work at the diocesan level and lives in a parish. He is not given any particular responsibilities in that parish, but can help out in a reduced capacity as his diocesan responsibilities allow. So let’s have Fr. Michael Novajosky introduce himself to you (see below).

Blessings,
Msgr. Royal

Greetings Dear Friends and Members of St. Mary church,

I am happy to join the parish community, even if it is in a limited role. It is also a joy for me to live with your pastor, Msgr. Royal. Msgr. Royal was Rector of St. John Fisher Seminary Residence when I began my formal discernment and formation for the priesthood “several” years ago... I was ordained in 2010 after completing my philosophical studies at The Catholic University of America and theological studies and formation at The Pontifical North American College and Pontifical Gregorian University. My first assignment was as vicar at St. Jude Church in Monroe. I transitioned from that role to Episcopal Chaplain at St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, where I served until 2018. My most recent assignment that I just completed was as Rector of St. Augustine Cathedral and Pastor of The Cathedral Parish. My full-time ministry is as Special Assistant to the Bishop and I come to your parish as Resident Priest to allow my focus upon my special ministry in the diocese. I am grateful for the opportunity to be connected with St. Mary Parish. I will assist at different times sacramentally (Mass and confessions) and hopefully future Faith Formation opportunities (faith studies, presentations, etc.) in addition to being around at different parish activities and liturgies. Thank you to Msgr. Royal and Fr. Damian for their help and welcome already in these few days and I look forward to connecting with the parish community and serving it to the extent that I can.   


Fr. Novajosky 

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