Articles By: Elizabeth Clyons

Msgr. Powers Appointed Rector of Pontifical North American College March 30th, 2022 - ROME—The Congregation for Clergy in Rome has appointed the Reverend Msgr. Thomas W. Powers, a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, and currently vicar general… Read More ››

Bishop to hold Lourdes retreat in Stamford March 29th, 2022 - STAMFORD—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will conduct a Lourdes Retreat on Saturday, May 7 at 1 pm at St. Mary of Stamford Parish with a candlelight… Read More ››

Confession is more about God’s forgiveness March 29th, 2022 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The sacrament of reconciliation “is not so much about our sins” as it is about God’s forgiveness, Pope Francis said. “Think… Read More ››

Canadian Indigenous ask Pope to walk with them March 29th, 2022 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Members of the Métis National Council gave Pope Francis a set of beaded moccasins and asked him to walk with them… Read More ››

Pope calls for end to senseless war March 29th, 2022 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis renewed his call for an end to the war in Ukraine and strongly denounced the conflict as a barbaric… Read More ››

Knights of Columbus hosts 20th Century Martyrs presentation March 29th, 2022 - MONROE—St. John Paul II in his Apostolic Letter “Tertio Millennio Adveniente” wrote, “At the end of the second millennium the Church had once again become a… Read More ››

Danbury’s old timers association presents donation to Immaculate athletic department March 28th, 2022 - DANBURY—The Old Timer’s Association of Danbury, founded in 1964 furthers sports and good fellowship while honoring the athletic activities of years gone by.  Through their… Read More ››

Sacred Arts Guild: ‘The heart of the Diocese of Bridgeport’ March 25th, 2022 - GEORGETOWN—Every pew was filled in the small but beautiful Sacred Heart Church on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, as many gathered for Choral Vespers for… Read More ››

Parishioners experience ‘Shroud Encounter’ March 25th, 2022 - BETHEL—More than 100 people gathered at St. Mary Church to learn about the mystery and intrigue surrounding one of the most sacred religious artifacts in… Read More ››

Lenten Soup Supper March 24th, 2022 - NEW CANAAN—Our friends from The Knights of Columbus – Father John H. Stapleton Council #2287 are hosting a Lenten Souper Supper Fundraiser to benefit Catholic Relief… Read More ››

IHS student wellness program hosts social media discussion March 24th, 2022 - DANBURY—The overuse of social media has been shown to be a strong factor in the dramatic increase of anxiety and depression in teens and young… Read More ››

Fairfield U to host panel discussion on Ukraine March 24th, 2022 - FAIRFIELD—Please join us for the second Fairfield University faculty-led Zoom webinar panel discussion about the war in Ukraine, featuring the views of Ukrainians and Ukraine… Read More ››

Kerry Robinson To Present Commonweal Lecture March 24th, 2022 - FAIRFIELD—New models of leadership and management are emerging in the Catholic Church, calling forth the expertise of the laity in collaboration with the ordained and religious. Predicated… Read More ››

Connecticut pro-life supporters march for an end to abortion March 24th, 2022 - HARTFORD—The first-ever Connecticut March for Life brought together more than 2,000 pro-life supporters on Wednesday from across the state and beyond to rally for the… Read More ››

Bishop to offer Prayer of Consecration for Russia and Ukraine March 22nd, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will be offering the Prayer of Consecration for Russia and Ukraine at the conclusion of the Solemn Vespers establishing the new… Read More ››