St. Matthew to dedicate Rec Center in honor of Msgr. Orlowski December 6th, 2021 - NORWALK—St. Matthew Church will celebrate a Dedication Mass for the Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski Recreation Wellness Center on Sunday, December 12 at 12 noon. Following… Read More ››
Monthly Newspaper • DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
Articles By: Elizabeth Clyons
Bishop Caggiano Presides over Ministry of Lector December 2nd, 2021 - WESTON, Mass.—On December 1, 2021, Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary was blessed to institute nine of its seminarians into the Ministry of Lector. Presiding… Read More ››
Justices seem willing to allow abortion ban December 2nd, 2021 - WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the Supreme Court’s first major abortion case in decades — which looked at Mississippi’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks of… Read More ››
Clergy comfort students, community after shooting December 2nd, 2021 - LAKE ORION, Mich. (CNS) — Many were not Catholic, but they arrived at St. Joseph Catholic Church the night of Nov. 30 nonetheless — first… Read More ››
In Advent, we get ready ‘for whatever God wishes’ for us, says cardinal December 2nd, 2021 - WASHINGTON (CNS) — Advent “is about being ready for whatever God wishes to do with and for us,” said Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said… Read More ››
This weekend is Accountability Sunday December 2nd, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has declared the first Sunday in December will now serve as Accountability Sunday. All parishes, schools and certain entities across the… Read More ››
Diocesan Schools Office issues 2021 Annual Report December 1st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The Diocesan Schools Office has issued its 2021 Annual Report, which notes that student enrollment has increased by 11 percent this year, which is the highest… Read More ››
St. Catherine’s Council 5806 wins the STAR award for the second consecutive year November 30th, 2021 - TRUMBULL—The St. Catherine of Siena Knights of Columbus Council 5806 recently received the Star Council Award for the fraternal year 2020-21. Star Awards recognize outstanding… Read More ››
St. Matthew Knights Continue Thanksgiving Holiday Traditions November 30th, 2021 - NORWALK—Assisting those most in need is one of the many goals of the Knights of Columbus St. Matthew Council 14360. As part of tradition, the… Read More ››
Pope assures migrants they are in his prayers November 29th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis asked visitors in St. Peter’s Square to join him for a moment of silent prayer for migrants, especially those… Read More ››
Vigilance is needed to rouse Christians November 29th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Vigilance is an important aspect of Christian life because it prevents one’s spirituality from becoming mediocre and lazy, Pope Francis said.… Read More ››
St. Leo Parish gives back this Thanksgiving November 29th, 2021 - STAMFORD – More than 125 hot Thanksgiving Day dinners were presented to community members November 25 at New Convenant Center. Supporting the annual outreach activity… Read More ››
This Friday: Mass for St. Francis Xavier November 29th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—This Friday is the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier. Foundations is Faith’s St. Francis Xavier Fund for Missionary Parishes will be hosting Mass at… Read More ››
Immaculate Class of 2022 achieve perfect SAT and ACT scores November 23rd, 2021 - DANBURY—Immaculate High School announced that six students achieved perfect scores on college admissions exams. Both ACT and SAT scores are used for college admissions decisions… Read More ››
Rwandan Genocide survivor recounts story of faith and forgiveness November 23rd, 2021 - TRUMBULL—Hiding in a bathroom with seven other women for 91 days, Immaculee Ilibagiza prayed the Rosary as war raged beyond the confines of her tiny… Read More ››