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 | service@RetaEnroll.org | 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 | service@basusa.com | |
| 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 | Lana.Robinson@mutualofamerica.com | Lana Robinson, Participant Account Representative |
Employment / Tax Documents
| 2024 I-9 (PDF) | Download |
| 2025 CT-W4 (PDF) | Download |
| 2025 W-4 (PDF) | 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 |
| 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
HR-DOB@diobpt.orgAmelia Palomar
Director for Human Resources(203) 416-1419
apalomar@diobpt.orgMarie Tonini
Director for School Employee Relations(203) 416-1389
marie.tonini@diobpt.orgJeanine Balko
Administrative Assistant for Human Resources(203) 416-1402
Jeanine.Balko@diobpt.orgEmployee Only
Benefit Related InquiriesDiocese of Bridgeport
(877) 303-7382RetaTrust Customer Service:
Service@retaenroll.orgEmployee Only
Inclement Weather Alert HotlineCatholic Center
(203) 989-0227