Articles By: Elizabeth Clyons

Sprinkling of ashes during the pandemic February 9th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—In order to ensure the safety of clergy and the lay faithful, distribution of ashes this year will take the form of sprinkling dry ashes on… Read More ››

Dr. Cheeseman praises Catholic School Teachers February 9th, 2021 - Dear Catholic Educators, I found it fitting that the daily reflection for January 31, the first day of Catholic Schools Week, in the Essential Teachings… Read More ››

Movie Night for Tech Users February 9th, 2021 - (Dr. Patrick Donovan of The Leadership Institute shares his thoughts on his blog Five Minutes on Monday) As any long-time reader of this blog knows,… Read More ››

This year’s Blessing of Throats: without crossed candles February 1st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Given the pandemic, the blessing of throats, usually administered on the Memorial of St. Blaise (February 3) will look a little different this year. In… Read More ››

Poet Amanda Gorman is a light to us all January 28th, 2021 - WASHINGTON (CNS) — Long before she burst into the public spotlight delivering her inauguration poem, Amanda Gorman got a standing ovation from fellow parishioners of… Read More ››

Pope on Remembrance Day January 28th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Remembering the Holocaust and its victims is not only an act of solidarity but also serves as a warning to humanity… Read More ››

Holy Hour for Vocations January 28th, 2021 - TRUMBULL—On Wednesday evening, January 27, faithful from around the diocese joined together at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Trumbull to pray for vocations in… Read More ››

Where there’s a need, there’s a Knight January 27th, 2021 - BETHEL—David Mallonee, current chancellor of the Knights of Columbus Pavia Council 48 in Bethel, recently discussed some of the finer operating points of the newly-arrived… Read More ››

St. Jude to offer Relics of the Passion Service during Lent January 27th, 2021 - MONROE— St. John XXIII Council 5987 of the Knights of Columbus will be hosting The Relics of the Passion at St. Jude Parish on Sunday… Read More ››

Statement concerning Fr. Kieran Ahern January 27th, 2021 - The Diocese of Bridgeport has learned that a lawsuit has been filed in Bridgeport Superior Court claiming the late Fr. Kiernan Ahern, a member of… Read More ››

Self-care is holy January 25th, 2021 - In Luke Chapter 5, Jesus heals a man afflicted with leprosy. This passage falls in between Jesus calling the disciples to Himself and healing the… Read More ››

Back to school at St. Rose! January 7th, 2021 - NEWTOWN— St. Rose students are back in school after the Christmas break and very excited to be here! Enjoy these fun photos: Preschoolers jump for… Read More ››

St. Mark School’s Got Milk January 7th, 2021 - STRATFORD—It’s not uncommon for elementary school students to have a class pet such as a rabbit, guinea pig or similar little critter. But, a cow?… Read More ››

Like the Magi, look to the heavens for hope January 6th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY—In times of doubt and suffering, Christians must not focus on their problems, but instead lift up their eyes to God, who leads them… Read More ››

True Love That Lasts: The Leadership Institute launches new video series January 5th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Dr. Jim Steffen, author of “The Secret of Growing True Love That Lasts” has been working closely with Dr. Patrick Donovan, director of The Leadership… Read More ››