Articles By: Elizabeth Clyons

St. Mary parishioners find a way to safely celebrate All Saints Day November 17th, 2020 - RIDGEFIELD—On Friday, November 6, parishioners of St. Mary Parish in Ridgefield wanted to do something to safely commemorate All Saints Day, even during these uncertain… Read More ››

SHU to assume management of Discovery Museum November 17th, 2020 - FAIRFIELD—Sacred Heart University announced today that, after a series of talks initiated by leaders of the Discovery Museum, it will assume management of the museum… Read More ››

Take Gospel to troubled people during pandemic November 17th, 2020 - CLEVELAND (CNS) — Admitting that people’s faith in God “has been shaken” by the pandemic and related economic turmoil, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez… Read More ››

‘What it means to be a veteran’ poster and essay contest November 16th, 2020 - NEWTOWN—The Knights of Columbus recently sponsored the "What it means to be a Veteran" essay and poster contest held at St. Rose School. Seventh-graders participated… Read More ››

St. Mark students honor Vicki Soto’s legacy November 12th, 2020 - STRATFORD—Each year, the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund organizes a family friendly 5K race. Supporters are invited to gather on the first Saturday of November in… Read More ››

Pew from ‘mother parish’ dedicated in Trumbull November 9th, 2020 - TRUMBULL—Wednesday, November 4, was the liturgical memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, who served as Archbishop of Milan in the 16th century, and was one of the truly great… Read More ››

Bishop re-promulgates Safe Environments Policies November 4th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has re-promulgated the Diocesan Safe Environments policies and practices for the protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults. In a formal… Read More ››

St. Marguerite Fall Festival goes virtual! November 3rd, 2020 - BROOKFIELD—Parishes throughout the diocese have found creative and socially distant safe ways to continue fundraising efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. The St. Marguerite Parish Annual… Read More ››

Youth in Action Grants due November 13 November 2nd, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Foundations in Faith is thrilled to announce the second year of Youth in Action Grant funding. We have expanded our reach and increased the funding based upon… Read More ››

November is Black Catholic History Month November 2nd, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT— The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus (NBCCC) of the United States voted on Tuesday, July 24, 1990, while meeting in convention at Fordham University… Read More ››

Local Knights of Columbus to distribute over 300 brand new coats  October 30th, 2020 - NORWALK—More than 300 brand new coats will be distributed by the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Initiative with Family & Children’s Agency (FCA).  This Initiative helps keep kids warm over the… Read More ››

CANCELLED: ‘Books Behind Bars’ at St. Catherine/St. Agnes October 30th, 2020 - RIVERSIDE—CANCELLED Do you have old paperback books lying around? The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes is collecting softcover books to be… Read More ››

Vigil of All Saints  October 30th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Saturday is the day before the Solemnity of All Saints. In the evening, The Cathedral Parish of Bridgeport will have an opportunity for prayer at… Read More ››

Annual Holly Berry Christmas Festival Going Virtual October 28th, 2020 - HAMDEN—The annual Holly Berry Festival hosted by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is going virtual this year as the “12 Days of… Read More ››

Pandemic can’t stop St. Mark School’s pink tradition October 27th, 2020 - STRATFORD—Every October, since 2009, St. Mark School in Stratford has hosted a school-wide breast cancer awareness event. Like most celebrations this year, the 2020 cut-a-thon… Read More ››