Articles By: Elizabeth Clyons

St. Theresa School embraces the classics and looks to the future October 14th, 2020 - As the academic year gets underway, school communities have faced unexpected changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic that have challenged the way they educate their… Read More ››

Immaculate Senior Meryl McKenna named Commended Student in 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program October 13th, 2020 - DANBURY— Immaculate High School Principal Wendy Neil announces that senior Meryl McKenna has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.… Read More ››

St. Catherine/St. Agnes food drive continues October 13th, 2020 - RIVERSIDE—Generous donations arrived today to the weekly Tuesday morning Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food and Essentials Drive at St. Catherine’s sponsored by the Social Justice Committee. Donations filled… Read More ››

Mother Cabrini Gets a New Statue in New York City October 13th, 2020 - MANHATTAN — A new statue of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini now overlooks Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and other New York City landmarks associated… Read More ››

Catholic activists praise pope’s move October 13th, 2020 - VATICAN CITY —The leaders of an international movement seeking to have the Catholic Church formally set aside its long-held teachings on just war theory are… Read More ››

Sacred Heart opens new multicultural center October 7th, 2020 - FAIRFIELD—Sacred Heart University’s new multicultural center celebrates diversity and provides an inclusive space for everyone in the SHU community. The center officially opened in September… Read More ››

Pope calls for politics to rediscover its vocation to work for common good October 7th, 2020 - VATICAN CITY (CNS)—People who think politics is sinking to new lows may find comfort in knowing Pope Francis also is concerned about the debasement of… Read More ››

“Dorothy Day: A Saint For Our Time” Program at Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center in Litchfield October 3 September 30th, 2020 - LITCHFIELD—On Saturday, October 3, 2020, Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center at 229 East Litchfield Road in Litchfield will present a program on Dorothy Day,… Read More ››

K of C Benefits Webinar September 29th, 2020 - Fraternal Benefits Webinar: The Ruffo and Starr Agencies are sponsoring a special webinar event from award-winning author, speaker and economist Tom Hegna. He is an industry leader… Read More ››

Phase III state guidelines for church capacity  September 25th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has approved expanded capacity in all diocesan churches consistent with new state guidelines announced by Governor Ned Lamont. On September 24,… Read More ››

Novena Begins Tomorrow September 25th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—The Divine Mercy Summit will be hosting the largest Divine Mercy event ever with people joining from around the globe. Speaking at the event will… Read More ››

U.S. bishops say ‘enough’ on federal executions September 24th, 2020 - WASHINGTON (CNS) — Just hours before the sixth federal execution took place this year, and two days before the next one was scheduled, two U.S.… Read More ››

Louisville Archbishop Kurtz Pleads for Justice September 24th, 2020 - LOUISVILLE— After a controversial grand jury decision regarding the death of Breonna Taylor, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville called for unity to work for racial… Read More ››

Bishops’ Pro-Life Chair Launches Respect Life Month September 24th, 2020 - WASHINGTON—October is Respect Life Month, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB)… Read More ››

The Love of the Heart of Christ September 23rd, 2020 - As tired as we may be of hearing it, we live in unusual times. And, in these unusual times, the need for the presence of… Read More ››