We are excited to welcome two Hallow speakers to offer the 2026 Lenten Parish Mission, which will focus on inviting people into a culture of prayer.
Join us each evening at 7 pm in the Main Church for the 2026 Parish Mission, presented by Hallow.
The first two evenings will be presented in English and the third will be in Spanish.
- February 22, 2026: Why a Culture of Prayer
- February 23, 2026: How do we do it?
- February 24, 2026: Presentación en español: ¿De quién se trata?Who is it all about?
English Presenter Luigi Manente
St. Isidore is excited to host Luigi Manente as the parish mission speaker on February 22 and 23. Luigi is a husband and father of five. He has been married to his beautiful wife Theresa for 11 years, and his little ones include Ramiel, 10; Gabriella, 8; Elizabeth, 6; Joseph, 4; and Ezekiel, 2. Luigi is currently the Director of Guilds for the Diocese of Bridgeport and has spent over 10 years in youth ministry at various parishes. He worked for 10 years for the Archdiocese of New York in young adult outreach before taking the position with the Diocese of Bridgeport. Luigi also has experience in the non-profit and corporate world; he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from St. John’s University in Queens (2004) and a master’s in catechetics and evangelization from Franciscan University of Steubenville (2023). He has a deep and abiding love for his faith, the New York Mets, and most especially for our Holy and Blessed Mother Mary, and he looks forward to sharing his heart with all of you.
Be sure to watch his invitation to the mission below!