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saint Sebastian Parish was established on September 30, 1930 by His Excellency The Most  Reverend John J. Nilan, D.D., Bishop of Hartford at the request and growing need for a Catholic Church for the Italian Immigrant
population of Middletown, Connecticut. The church was built by the people themselves basing it on the Basilica Church and Mother Church of Saint Sebastian in Melilli (Sicily, Italy) where most of the people had come from.

In 1944, Saint Sebastian School was established. The parish school offers programs for children in Preschool (ages 3, 4 & 5) Kindergarten, and Grades 1- 8. Saint Sebastian School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Visit the school website at www.StSebastianSchoolCT.org

Click here to access the weekly bulletin.

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By the mid 1950's the parish had established itself and had grown from an idea of having not only a church but also a parochial school and a parish cemetery. It was during this time that the Diocese of Norwich was established on August 6, 1953. Saint Sebastian Church in Middletown, Connecticut became a part of the Diocese of Norwich where Saint Sebastian Parish remains the Diocese of Norwich's only Italian National Parish.

On September 30, 2005 Saint Sebastian celebrated it's 75th Anniversary Jubilee as a canonically established Parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Norwich. Click on this link to read the Official Statement from the Governor of CT.

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Saint Sebastian Feast Program 2008

 Friday, May 16^th

5:00 PM FEAST OFFICIALLY OPENS

5:00 ~ 10:00 PM

All Rides, Refreshments, Carnival, Music by DJ’s Nick Fazzino & Louis Aresco

Saint Sebastian School Children Talent Show, 6:00 PM, Church Hall

Saturday, May 17^th

Events begin at 12:00 PM

FAMILY DAY ~ 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM

Reduced Ride Ticket Prices in Effect

Music by DJ’S Nick Fazzino & Louis Aresco, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

3:00 PM Judging ~ Best Sauce Entry

5:00 PM – Unveiling of the Statue of Saint Sebastian & Mass

 All children and “ I NURI” Please plan to attend

Celebrated by Reverend James Thaikoottathil

Sunday, May 18^th

8:00 AM – Mass in Italian

11:00 AM – SOLEMN PONTIFICAL MASS IN HONOR OF SAINT SEBASTIAN

Celebrant:  The Most Reverend Peter Rosazza, Auxiliary Bishop of Hartford

 11:00 AM Mass will be broadcast on Radio Station WMRD

“I NURI” arrive at 12:15 PM at Saint Sebastian Church

to pay homage to the Patron Saint.

The venerable statue of Saint Sebastian will be carried in solemn procession

through the City of Middletown with the Relic of Saint Sebastian

 and The Sam Vinci Marching Band.

VENERATION OF THE RELIC OF SAINT SEBASTIAN 2 PM – 7 PM (HOURLY)

CONCLUDED WITH A BENEDICTION

OF THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT at 7:00 PM

2:00 PM Auction at the Show mobile on Pearl Street

5:00 PM – SOLEMN PONTIFICAL MASS

Celebrant:  The Most Reverend Michael Cote, Bishop of Norwich

6:00 PM – Prizes to Talent Contest winners

Band concert by Sam Vinci

4:00 – 8:00 PM

Saint Sebastian School Raffle Drawing:  6:00 PM

Refreshments, Rides Carnival, Amusements from 12:00 noon to Closing at 10:00 PM

Closing of The Statue Sunday, May 25^th at The 5:00PM Mass