Office of Human Resources
The Office of Human Resources oversees the acquisition and management of employees for the diocesan Curia and its affiliated organizations. The following includes important documents regarding employee benefits, retirement, etc,, as well as staff contact information.
Important Documents
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
All information is provided on the www.retatrust.org site, which requires you to log into your account to view.
New Hire and Candidate for Employment Information
| 2025-2026 New Hire and Candidate Information | Download |
Other Valuable Benefits
Mutual of America Financial Group Plan Information
Discount Programs
| Travelers Auto and Home Discounts Available! | Download |
Important Benefit and Retirement Contact Information
| Name | Phone | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RetaTrust Client Services Center | (877) 303-7382 | retatrust.org | [email protected] | 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Eastern time |
| Medical | Reta Blue Shield Plans | (888) 772-1076 | blueshieldca.com | ||
| Pharmacy | Reta CVS Plan | (800) 844-0719 | caremark.com | ||
| Dental | Delta Dental of California | (800) 765-6003 | deltadentalins.com | ||
| Vision | Vision Service Plan (VSP) | (800) 877-7195 | vsp.com | ||
| Benefit Allocation Systems (BAS)/Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) | (800) 945-5513 | www.basusa.com | [email protected] | |
| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Wheeler | (888) 793-3500 | wheelerclinic.org | Confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week | |
| Retirement 401(a) and 403(b) | Mutual of America | (866-954-4321 / (860) 430-7044 | mutualofamerica.com | [email protected] | Lana Robinson, Participant Account Representative |
Employment / Tax Documents
| 2024 I-9 (PDF) | Download |
| 2026 CT-W4.pdf | Download |
| 2026 IRS W-4 with Instructions.pdf | Download |
| 2026 Mileage Reimbursement | Download |
| 2026 Travel and Expense Reimbursement | Download |
| Computer Usage Guidelines (PDF) | Download |
| Direct Deposit (PDF) | Download |
| Emergency Contact Info (DOC) | Download |
| Employment Application (PDF) | Download |
| Executive Summary for Lay Employees (PDF) | Download |
| Procurement of an Investigative Report Authorization (DOC) | Download |
| The Diocese of Bridgeport Health Plans Notice of Health Information Privacy Practices (3/2026) | Download |
| Virtus Online Registration (PDF) | Download |
Background Checks
The following forms are to be used for volunteers and those who are contracted to do work for Diocese of Bridgeport. Please contact the Human Resources Department with any questions.
Contact Our Office
Human Resources Department
100 Beard Sawmill Road, Suite 650, Shelton, CT 06484
Fax: (203) 371-8698
[email protected]Amelia Palomar
Director for Human Resources(203) 416-1419
[email protected]Jeanine Balko
Human Resources Generalist(203) 416-1402
[email protected]Marie Tonini
Director for School Employee Relations(203) 416-1389
[email protected]Employee Only
Benefit Related InquiriesDiocese of Bridgeport
(877) 303-7382RetaTrust Customer Service:
[email protected]Employee Only
Inclement Weather AlertCuria employees working from the Shelton offices will follow the Shelton public school district announcements for closings.