Featured Stories
Seminarians from Bridgeport, CT, Do Service Work in Maine July 21st, 2017 | Originally published in portlanddiocese.org - PORTLAND, MAINE -- Seventeen seminarians from the Diocese of Bridgeport, CT, are spending the week in Maine serving those in need. “I’m really excited. Mission work is a great opportunity …
SHU’s Living Shoreline Project Selected for Funding by Federal Coastal Resilience Grant Program July 20th, 2017 | From sacredheart.edu - A multi-state project, including a research team from the Biology Department at Sacred Heart University (SHU), was selected for funding to monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations for the design and …
Why Go to Mass! July 19th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—In this video Bishop Caggiano reflects on the gift of the Eucharist in our lives and our needs to give thanks. "The Lord is offering a meal to us," he …Latest News
Chef performs healthy cooking demo at St. Vincent’s farmers’ market July 18th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—St. Vincent’s Farm Stand will host a cooking demo by a local chef Tuesday, July …
Parishes Take “Ignatian Parish Pilgrimage” Sponsored by Fairfield University Center for Ignatian Spirituality July 15th, 2017 | Betsy Redgate, St. James Parish - STRATFORD—From its inception, parish outreach has been one of the Center for Ignatian Spirituality’s primary …
High School Students Deepen their Faith at SHU Journey July 14th, 2017 - FAIRFIELD—Twenty-four high school students from across the state were selected to attend the second annual …
Roundtable says church must ‘recruit, empower’ diverse lay leaders July 14th, 2017 | By Catholic News Service - ORLANDO, FLORIDA More than 100 Catholic leaders attending the Leadership Roundtable's annual convening in Orlando …
Delegation attends National Black Catholic Congress July 13th, 2017 - "The 12th National Black Catholic Congress was held in Orlando, Florida immediately following the USCCB …
Bishop Frank Caggiano and the ‘Power of the Table’ July 12th, 2017 | By Joseph Pronechen | National Catholic Register - The Bridgeport, Connecticut, shepherd shares his thoughts on the Convocation for Catholic Leaders and the …
Nearly $1 Million Awarded to Fairfield County Organizations July 11th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—Fairfield County’s Inner-City Foundation for Charity & Education awarded $951,214 in grants to 52 local …
Blessed Sacrament prepares for its 100th July 10th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—Blessed Sacrament Parish will gratefully, proudly, musically and prayerfully celebrate its 100th Anniversary years on …Around The Diocese
Catholic Conference for Men to Feature Author Raymond Arroyo of EWTN News June 30th, 2017 - HARTFORD—Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Raymond Arroyo of EWTN News will be the keynote speaker …
Children’s Choir of Greater Paris June 29th, 2017 - STAMFORD—Our Lady Star of the Sea is hosting a French Children's Choir under the direction …
A “Social Night of Service” to benefit New Covenant Center June 29th, 2017 - STAMFORD—A year ago last June, New Covenant Center (NCC) in Stamford launched the first "Social …
Mass for Those with Down Syndrome June 28th, 2017 - NORWALK—Father Joseph Koterski, S.J. will celebrate Mass for those with Down Syndrome along with their …
Dodgeball Anyone? June 20th, 2017 - Stay tuned for more information on the Cardinal Shehan Center's 12th Annual Dodge Ball Tournament …
Immaculate High School’s Rachel Meurer Signs to Swim at College May 23rd, 2017 - DANBURY—Immaculate High School student-athlete Rachel Meurer signed a National Letter of Intent to attend St. …
Dinner with a Cause Features Building 1 Community May 18th, 2017 - RIVERSIDE—Dinner with a Cause sponsored by the St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Riverside, Social Justice …
Jennings Beach Carnival May 2nd, 2017 - FAIRFIELD—Jennings Beach Carnival at South Benson Road, Fairfield, sponsored by Holy Family Parish, will be …Fatih Friday- Does God always watch us?
Candidacy—A Diocese of Bridgeport Special Report
If you believe in yourself, you can do anything
Bits and Pieces
Basketball Camp – For boys and girls in grades 1 thru 9.
When: The weeks of July 10-14 and 17-21 in conjunction with Dribble Drive Basketball
Where: Held on the campus of St. Lawrence Parish, Shelton
Contact: For more info, contact Dennis Kelly: (203) 668-9370 or dribbledrivebasketball@gmail.com.
For details, check out dribbledrivebasketball.net.
Taste and See
Summer Book Club: The selection is “Oneing”, a collection of sixteen essays about ongoing conversion. Authors include Paula D’Arcy, Richard Rohr and Cynthia Bourgeault.
When: Offered for five Thursday, July 13 thru August 10, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: St. James Parish Center, Stratford
Contact: For more info or to register, contact the parish: (203) 375-5887
S’mores and Stars
Catholic Young Adults of Greater Danbury (ages 18-35), will gather and join other young adults to watch the stars and to enjoy some yummy S’mores over a fire pit!
When: Friday, July 21
Where: St. Ann Parish, 181 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury
Contact: For more info, email catholic.ya.danbury@gmail.com