History
Glory Chapel International Cathedral was founded in 1979 by the late Bishop Raul Gonzalez and his wife Lady Willie Gonzalez. The church was established to provide a place where the graduates of Youth Challenge and their families could be spiritually fed, become part of a church family, regain their dignity, and rebuild their place in society. We originally met in a small chapel located at 19 May Street in Hartford forming the house of worship that our founders envisioned – a place that would be for all people, of all different ethnicities, backgrounds, and social standings.
By 1991, we had outgrown this facility and we began to hold services at 221 Greenfield Street; six years later we purchased the building and still meet there today. The ministry of Glory Chapel International Cathedral has continued to expand across the country and globe to places as near as Central Village, CT and as far as Wildwood, FL; Puerto Rico; The Dominican Republic; Guatemala; Costa Rica; Venezuela; Peru and Kenya.
Through all Glory Chapel does, we strive to stay true to our mission to help those in need by providing outreach and care for all people. We do this through our food pantry, prison ministry and street evangelism. We develop leaders, young and old, through children’s and youth programs and the Corinthian School of Urban Ministry.
Our name comes from Ezekiel 43:5b, “and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.” Here at Glory Chapel, we seek to live out this vision - to see God’s glory fill our church, our ministry, our city, and our world.
By 1991, we had outgrown this facility and we began to hold services at 221 Greenfield Street; six years later we purchased the building and still meet there today. The ministry of Glory Chapel International Cathedral has continued to expand across the country and globe to places as near as Central Village, CT and as far as Wildwood, FL; Puerto Rico; The Dominican Republic; Guatemala; Costa Rica; Venezuela; Peru and Kenya.
Through all Glory Chapel does, we strive to stay true to our mission to help those in need by providing outreach and care for all people. We do this through our food pantry, prison ministry and street evangelism. We develop leaders, young and old, through children’s and youth programs and the Corinthian School of Urban Ministry.
Our name comes from Ezekiel 43:5b, “and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.” Here at Glory Chapel, we seek to live out this vision - to see God’s glory fill our church, our ministry, our city, and our world.
Our beloved founder, Bishop Raul Gonzalez passed on to eternal glory in July 2009.
We miss him dearly, but strive to continue the mission to reach the lost and the hurting with the Good News of Jesus Christ. His wife Lady Willie became Pastor upon his passing and served faithfully in his stead until her retirement in June 2013.