Articles By: Elizabeth Clyons

Dioceses Launch Abuse Reporting Program August 20th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT—Catholics in Connecticut are reacting to the news that Diocese in four New England states launched a confidential online reporting system for abuse last week.… Read More ››

Cathedral Parish to mark feast day with celebration August 20th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT—Wednesday, August 28 marks the Feast of St. Augustine and our very own Cathedral Parish of St. Augustine will be celebrating their feast day in… Read More ››

Sr. Julia Mary Van Rossem, 84 August 16th, 2019 - WILTON—Sister Julia Mary Van Rossem, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, died on August 10, 2019, at Lourdes Health Care Center in… Read More ››

St. John’s choirmaster shares love of sacred music with young August 16th, 2019 - STAMFORD—As a young boy, Nicholas Botkins would sneak into the loft of the small Protestant church in Kentucky where his family sang in the choir.… Read More ››

Assumption’s SeptemberFest returns for another fun-filled weekend August 16th, 2019 - FAIRFIELD—The whir of thrilling rides. The resonance of children squealing in delight. The din of families and friends sharing laughter and conversation. Whiffs of fried… Read More ››

Trinity Announces Football Included in Full Slate of Fall 2019 Sports Programs August 14th, 2019 - STAMFORD— Trinity Catholic High School is pleased to announce a full slate of sports for its 2019 fall sports program. These include varsity football, boys’… Read More ››

St. Matthew Knights put faith into action by helping children and families August 13th, 2019 - NORWALK—Summer is usually a time for rest and relaxation but need knows no season so that is why the St. Matthew Knights of Columbus make… Read More ››

Youth Rally set for Saturday August 9th, 2019 - NEWTOWN—Fr. Joseph A. Espaillat II, Director of Youth Ministry of the Archdiocese of New York who occasionally breaks into rap and hip hop in his… Read More ››

Princeton Review Ranks SHU August 8th, 2019 - FAIRFIELD—The Sacred Heart University community hasn’t been exaggerating about its cheerful, generous and door-holding students. They are the real thing, and there’s proof—again. According to… Read More ››

Gratitude for Pope’s letter to priests August 7th, 2019 - WASHINGTON-On August 4, 2019, Pope Francis marked the 160thanniversary of the death of the Curé of Ars, St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish… Read More ››

Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Welcome Newly Professed Sisters August 5th, 2019 - HAMDEN—Sr. Catherine Ann Phillips, ASCJ, and Sr. Christine Marie Rattini, ASCJ, recently celebrated milestones in their individual journeys as Apostles of the Sacred Heart of… Read More ››

Rugby Cup Raises Funds for Catholic Charities July 25th, 2019 - FAIRFIELD—Last year was the inaugural year for the Catholic Charities Rugby Cup. The event was the idea of Board Member Pete Maloney who was looking… Read More ››

Reducing Hunger through Education July 24th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT—Reducing hunger and providing nutrition to those in need is central to Catholic Charities’ mission. As the largest social service agency in the diocese, their… Read More ››

Years of searching, led her to the Catholic faith July 24th, 2019 - When Christine Paine was 8, she took lessons in baton twirling at Christ the Redeemer Parish. One afternoon she broke away from the group and… Read More ››

Seventeen-year-old SWIM Veteran Prepares for Fourth Marathon July 18th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT—On Saturday, August 3, seventeen-year-old Trumbull resident Julia Nevins and members of the Trumbull Pisces will take turns swimming 15.5 miles from Port Jefferson, New… Read More ››