Articles By: Elizabeth Clyons

2020 Countdown! January 4th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—2020 was a unique year to say the least, but there was still much to remember and celebrate in the diocese. This year, we continued… Read More ››

NCEA Appoints Apostle of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to Board January 3rd, 2021 - HAMDEN—Connecticut native Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., a Provincial Councilor for the U.S. Province of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is… Read More ››

In Gratitude – Our Wishes for a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year December 23rd, 2020 - Thanks to the generosity of the Catholic community in Fairfield County, our hearts have been filled with joy. There have been so many unexpected challenges… Read More ››

How to join us for Christmas December 22nd, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—“So many people have been tuning in to watch Bishop Caggiano’s live stream Masses, we thought we’d make it all the more easier to access… Read More ››

Holiday Update from St. Rose School December 21st, 2020 - NEWTOWN—Students and faculty at St. Rose School are getting in the holiday spirit with exciting news and fun celebrations. This past Saturday, December 19, St.… Read More ››

Diocese avoids school shutdowns December 18th, 2020 - NORWALK — Going back to school in the time of coronavirus isn’t without its complications. Families have dealt with schools closing for contact tracing and… Read More ››

St. Joseph School hosts outdoor ‘Breakfast with Santa’ December 18th, 2020 - DANBURY—Festive merriment warmed the hearts of those willing to brave icy temperatures and blustery winds at the first annual Christmas Outdoor Festival at St. Joseph… Read More ››

‘Advent spiral’ brings students and families together December 17th, 2020 - RIDGEFIELD—A beautiful spiral arrangement of greenery and candles adorned the gym floor at St. Mary School in Ridgefield, as students and families were invited to… Read More ››

Sandy Hook Memorial Mass: We choose to be in the light December 15th, 2020 - NEWTOWN—“We gather for the eighth time this night to remember one of the most horrific events in this community, and certainly in this country and… Read More ››

Remembering those lost at Sandy Hook December 14th, 2020 - As the world pauses to observe the 8th Anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings on December 14, we return to the words that Bishop Frank… Read More ››

Sunflowers and desert flowers teach us about waiting December 11th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—After shining brilliantly in the field all day, sunflowers turn to the east at night and wait for the sun to rise again, said Msgr. Thomas… Read More ››

Pro-Life Group Calls for ‘Peace in the Womb’ with Christmas Carols December 11th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—In the midst of all the discord in our society, one idea around which all Americans can unite is the Christmas hope for “Peace on… Read More ››

SHU honors three saints in naming new buildings December 11th, 2020 - FAIRFIELD—Sacred Heart University is announcing the names of the new twin residence halls on its Upper Quad as well as the new building that now… Read More ››

Priests support ‘spiritual Communion’ as cases spike December 10th, 2020 - LEWES, Del. (CNS) — When Father Brian S. Lewis celebrates Mass these days, it’s being filmed and uploaded to YouTube so that those who are… Read More ››

Pope prays to St. Juan Diego December 10th, 2020 - VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis sought the intercession of the first Indigenous saint of the Americas as COVID-19 continued to devastate many Latin American countries. While greeting… Read More ››