Safe Environments Audit shows historic progress November 23rd, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The Diocese of Bridgeport has been found compliant with all audited articles within the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People for the audit period… Read More ››
Monthly Newspaper • DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
Articles By: Elizabeth Clyons
Lawlor to lead Seton Collaborative November 22nd, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Kevin Lawlor, retired chief operating officer of Fairfield University, has been named by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano to lead the new Seton Collaborative of the… Read More ››
To fight child labor, eliminate poverty November 22nd, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Extreme poverty, the lack of employment that can support a family and desperation are the major drivers of exploitative child labor,… Read More ››
St. Joseph reminds church to pay attention November 22nd, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — During this time marked by global crisis, St. Joseph can offer people support, consolation and guidance, Pope Francis said. St. Joseph… Read More ››
Pope encourages young people to be critical November 22nd, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis told young people that, with Jesus, people can find the courage to swim against the current, to be free… Read More ››
“Mental Health Matters” on Giving Tuesday November 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—“Mental Health Matters” will be the theme of this year’s Giving Tuesday (November 30) across the diocese. All diocesan Giving Tuesday contributions will support the… Read More ››
CAS 4th-grade student wins nationwide award November 17th, 2021 - STAMFORD—Congratulations to Reethi Thota, a 4th-grade student at Catholic Academy of Stamford for winning the nationwide iWrite award! Reethi's short story 'Two together' was selected… Read More ››
St. Catherine of Siena holds Thanksgiving Food Drive November 17th, 2021 - TRUMBULL— The Social Justice and Charitable Outreach Team at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, led by Eric Vogen and in conjunction with Knights of Columbus… Read More ››
Magnificat speaker shares stories of trust and acceptance November 16th, 2021 - TRUMBULL—“Jesus, I trust in You.” This was the message that resounded throughout the personal testimony of Cathy Chomiak, a two-time cancer survivor and keynote speaker… Read More ››
Our Catholic Upbringing November 16th, 2021 - “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen,” my dad said as he began the blessing at… Read More ››
Dr. Joan Kelly leads Catholic Identity Series November 15th, 2021 - SHELTON—With topics ranging from Marian Devotions to the History of Catholicism in Connecticut, Dr. Joan Kelly of Sacred Heart University engaged participants with doctrine, anecdotes,… Read More ››
“God does the Healing because God is Love” November 12th, 2021 - NOVEMBER—Over 1,000 faithful participated in a Healing Mass at St. Matthew Church in Norwalk on Friday, November 5. The Mass was celebrated by world-renowned spiritual… Read More ››
Immaculate High School pays tribute to Veterans November 12th, 2021 - DANBURY—Immaculate High School celebrated Veterans Day by hosting a powerfully reflective Veterans Tribute in its Bobby Plumb Gymnasium. To prepare for the day, students researched… Read More ››
St. James program on racism promotes dialogue November 12th, 2021 - STRATFORD—It began as a simple conversation at St. James Parish about racism, a conversation at times unsettling but always illuminating, a conversation between people of… Read More ››
Veteran “Sparks” the Interest of St. Mark Student November 11th, 2021 - STRATFORD—Joseph “Sparky” Minar, a sixth-grade student at St. Mark School in Stratford, read a news article about United States veteran and Louisiana native Lawrence Brooks,… Read More ››