Catholic Academy of Bridgeport receives $500,000 grant award July 12th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The Inner-City Foundation for Charity & Education recently approved a grant request by the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport for $500,000 to assist students in need.… Read More ››
Monthly Newspaper • DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
Articles By: Elizabeth Clyons
CAS students honor Army Veteran Dr. Cortland Mehl July 8th, 2021 - STAMFORD—At the end of the school year, the students at The Catholic Academy of Stamford honored Army Veteran Dr. Cortland Mehl by creating thank you… Read More ››
Deacon assists at Mass with 102-year-old uncle July 7th, 2021 - ORLANDO—Something old and something new. No, it was not a wedding. It was May 23, the first time 102-year-old Father Phillip Brady celebrated Mass with… Read More ››
Development Department “Arises” to the challenge July 6th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—With the “Arise” 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) well underway, it is important that we recognize the hardworking and dedicated Development Department of the Diocese… Read More ››
Redemptoris Mater gala honors Archbishop Blair, Kelly Weldon July 1st, 2021 - DANBURY—Redemptoris Mater, the Diocesan Missionary Seminary of Bridgeport, held its 4th annual gala Sunday and honored Archbishop Leonard P. Blair of the Archdiocese of Hartford… Read More ››
Annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference registration now open June 29th, 2021 - NEW BRITAIN—The annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference is set for Saturday, September 25, at New Britain Stadium, with the theme of The Most Holy Rosary.… Read More ››
Pope at Angelus: Witnesses bear fruit June 29th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY—During the Angelus on Tuesday, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis reflected on the Gospel of the day (Mt 16: 13… Read More ››
Lay Dominican Order welcomes new members June 29th, 2021 - TRUMBULL—The Our Lady of Fatima Affiliation of the Saint Mary’s Chapter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic which meets at St. Theresa’s Church in… Read More ››
Jesus prays for everyone, pope says June 22nd, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus is always praying for each and every person, desiring that his word would help people in their lives and that… Read More ››
Pope advances sainthood causes June 22nd, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of 10 nuns who were brutally murdered by Soviet soldiers in Poland at the end of… Read More ››
Groups ask bishops for leadership on immigration June 22nd, 2021 - WASHINGTON (CNS) — A group of at least 162 organizations are asking bishops’ conferences in the U.S., Central America and Mexico to “hear the cries… Read More ››
Pope welcomes prisoners to Vatican June 22nd, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Arriving at the Vatican early in morning, a dozen inmates from Rome’s Rebibbia prison brought a basket of breads they had… Read More ››
Foundations in Education welcomes new board member June 21st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Foundations in Education, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Rondon to its Board of Trustees. “In April, our Board of Trustees unanimously… Read More ››
Merton Center event raises money for the hungry in Bridgeport June 21st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The Thomas Merton Center recently wrapped up its spring virtual fundraiser, A Day in the Life of The Thomas Merton Center. Over $310,000 was raised with… Read More ››
Juneteenth becomes a National Holiday June 19th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport has announced that, beginning in 2022, all Catholic Center employees will receive Juneteenth as a paid holiday.… Read More ››