The Guild exists for you to encounter Christ. Our work consists of offering invitations to “come and see” (Jn 1: 39, 46) both at home in Georgetown, CT and ‘on the road’ in parishes throughout the Diocese.

Like a honeycomb, the Guild is composed of groups of the Faithful, called Sodalities, which organize its activity. Each Sodality is named for a Patron Saint, and is entrusted with one, or more, of our missions, under the four foundational pillars of Sacred Art, Sacred Architecture, Sacred Music and Literature. These missions are called Apostolates and vary, in size and shape, from ongoing commitments to one-off events.

Central to the Guild’s identity is its chief Apostolate: care for the Oratory of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on our campus in Georgetown, CT. The life of Oratory is the spiritual heart of the Guild, and, in every detail, it expresses the urgency of beauty. Our historic Church is open from dawn until dusk every day, providing a welcome refuge from the busy world and a haven of peace and tranquility for prayer for allcomers.

Hospitality is also vital to our mission and, in Bishop Caggiano’s words, expresses the “gentility of Christ’s invitation.” Wherever you meet the Guild, a friendly word, a cup of coffee, or even some other treat is never far away. Our offices are open Monday to Friday, from 9 AM until 1 PM and a ‘Convivium’ of refreshments is available after the Sunday and Wednesday High Masses in the Pryor-Hubbard Hall on campus.

Sodality of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Exists to promote excellence in contemporary music. Taking Christian music from a wide variety of sources and exploring how to deploy this vibrant and attractive genre in a Catholic context. The Sodality runs a monthly Praise & Worship night called Heart to Heart and meets in smaller groups for prayer and praise in people’s homes.

Sodality of St. Luke

A conference of Catholic artists working in many different media which meets together once a month for fellowship, support and individual projects. This Sodality seeks to stimulate the production of faithful Art and to deepen knowledge and understanding of Art History. This Sodality also engages in practical education, supporting and advising the monthly Kids’ Art School on campus.

Sodality of St. Benedict

St. Benedict of Nursia reminded his monks to “make hospitality their special care” and to “welcome guests as Christs”. Part of the Guild’s mission is to foster an authentic culture of welcome, which involves caring for body and soul. This Sodality works tirelessly to cater for the weekly Conviviums and is called upon to organize and execute special events.

Sodality of St. Cecilia

A group of Catholic musicians who come together to support and promote Gregorian Chant and Sacred Polyphony, including overseeing the monthly Kid’s Chant School at the Oratory.