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NINE NIGHTS, NINE PARISHES, ONE SAINT THIS MONTH in Our Diocese

In this issue of the Bridge: September 23 through October 1, the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina — also known as Padre Pio — will travel from Stamford to Bridgeport, Fairfield, Trumbull, Monroe, Redding, and Norwalk for the first annual diocesan novena in his honor. All are welcome.

The bishop also announced a second new tradition: Rosary Weekend, honoring Our Lady of the Rosary, to be celebrated each year on the first weekend of October, beginning October 3 and 4, 2026.

And a new chapter for Catholic education begins with the St. Carlo Acutis Early Learning Network, whose first center will open at St. Lawrence Parish in Shelton in the Fall 2027.

Also in this issue: a conversion story from among this year's 565 converts, a new guild for Catholic business owners, and links to the most recent Let Me Be Frank episodes.

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From Around the Diocese

‘Forgiving the Unforgivable’—the transformation of a mother

Jennifer Hubbard experienced a terrible horror on December 14, 2012 when her 6-year-old daughter, Catherine Violet, was killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting.

A guild is formed to make Christ center of businesses

A new diocesan guild for business owners, formed in partnership with His Way At Work, will help integrate faith into the workplace by consecrating businesses to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

600 teachers at convocation kick off school year

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano recently thanked Catholic educators from throughout the diocese for their “perseverance and dedication to young people despite the challenges in the modern world.”

Commentary: Connecticut holds winning ticket for its children

Beginning January 1, 2027, the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit will allow individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal income-tax credit of up to $1,700.

Pope appoints Supreme Knight Kelly to Vatican post

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.

St. Francis of Assisi to host carnival Oct. 3-4

St. Francis of Assisi Parish will hold its 16th annual Family Fun Carnival on October 3-4 from noon to 6 pm, rain or shine, at 35 Norfield Road in Weston. The carnival is preceded by a blessing of pets.

DATE CHANGED: Mass for the 25th anniversary of 9-11

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will celebrate a Memorial Mass to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11

New priest ordained for Koinonia community in Bridgeport

Brother Riccardo Varagnolo of Koinonia John the Baptist, was ordained to the priesthood Aug. 15, 2026.

A Statement from Bishop Frank J. Caggiano on recent immigrant enforcement activity affecting members of the Diocese of Bridgeport

Lourdes Mass and healing retreat to be held September 27 in Stamford

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will lead the fifth annual Lourdes Retreat & Mass of Hope and Healing

A New Chapter in Catholic Education: St. Carlo Acutis Early Learning Centers

Melissa Ilski was recently named as the Executive Director for the St. Carlo Acutis Early Learning Centers.

Men’s conference theme: ‘Rebuild my Church’

Deacon Rick Lawlor used to worry about the future of the Church when he saw only old people in the pews...

Padre Pio novena with relics scheduled

During Padre Pio’s life and after his death, he was known for many extraordinary graces...

Catholic Academy of Stamford names new head of school

The Catholic Academy of Stamford has named veteran educator Chris Robertson as its new Head of School.

Wedding Jubilee Mass scheduled October 3 at cathedral

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will celebrate the Annual Diocesan Wedding Jubilee Mass on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11 am at the Cathedral of Saint Augustine in Bridgeport.

25 years later, their heroism still inspires us

Remembering 9/11 25 years later

Diocese of Bridgeport to Host Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., October 23–24

A journey of faith, prayer, and fellowship to sacred sites in our nation's capital.

Saint Catherine Center’s annual Joy & Gratitude Dinner to honor Charles Chiusano

Charles F. Chiusano, longtime board chairman, for his years of leadership to receive newly created Legacy Award

Hispanic Ministry forms new Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

The Office of Hispanic Ministries of the Diocese of Bridgeport offered a formation program for members of Hispanic parishes

Chesterton Academy of Blessed McGivney opens in New Haven

Chesterton Academy of Blessed Michael McGivney welcomed its first students recently with a founding class of ninth-grade students.

Sacred Heart Greenwich students assist Lourdes pilgrims

Six Upper School students of Sacred Heart Greenwich recently returned from a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France.

Celebrating Mother Teresa’s 10th anniversary as a saint

Faithful from throughout the diocese, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, gathered to celebrate Mother Teresa's feast day, filling the pews of St. Peter Church with song and prayer.

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Our Bishop

The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano is the fifth and current bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. In the first year of his leadership, the diocese hosted the Fourth Synod of the Diocese of Bridgeport—the first in 32 years—as an opportunity for reform and renewal by empowering the young Church, building up communities of faith, fostering evangelical outreach, and promoting works of charity and justice.

Since then, Bishop Caggiano has overseen the launch of the Institute for Catholic Formation, foundations to support works of charity, faith, and education, the formation of guilds for specific professions and devotions to grow in Christian discipleship in prayer and formation, and other ongoing initiatives to revitalize the liturgical and pastoral life of the diocese and to further engage the youth and young adults.

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How to Bring Lapsed Catholics Back Home, a Lecture by Bryan Mercier. Sept. 17, 2026. Click for more info.

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View video and transcripts of current and past homilies from the Bishop.