Articles By: erik shanabrough

Solitude July 20th, 2022 - “All the unhappiness of men arises from one single fact, that they cannot stay quietly in their own room” (Blaise Pascal). Today, in both secular… Read More ››

Major murals adorn new center for Blessed McGivney July 17th, 2022 - WATERBURY — When he was appointed rector of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Fr. James Sullivan pursued an idea that came to him years… Read More ››

“A family that prays together, stays together” July 9th, 2022 - DANBURY—A pilgrimage to the Museum of Family Prayer highlighted Father Patrick Peyton’s mission to encourage the world to pray the Rosary with his memorable mantra… Read More ››

Fulton Sheen’s July 4 ‘Declaration of Dependence’ July 4th, 2022 - BOOK PICK: On July 4, 1941, then-Msgr. Fulton Sheen published a book to stir America’s soul into realizing what its independence entailed and to warn… Read More ››

Bishops statement on court’s climate ruling July 3rd, 2022 - WASHINGTON - On June 30, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a 6-3 decision in a case that limits the U.S. Environmental Protection… Read More ››

Pope Francis Addresses Liturgical Formation July 3rd, 2022 - VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has published a meditation on liturgical formation in which he urges an end to polemics in the liturgy, a rediscovery… Read More ››

Life is the Cornerstone July 3rd, 2022 - In ancient times, large, important construction projects began with the laying of a cornerstone. The stone itself had to be carefully hewn with precise dimensions,… Read More ››

Decree Merging Holy Trinity and St. Edward the Confessor June 29th, 2022 - Below is Bishop Caggiano's decree regarding the merger of Holy Trinity and St. Edward the Confessor. For a printable PDF, please click here to download.… Read More ››

Foundations in education Summer Newsletter June 28th, 2022 - Foundations in Education has released their Summer 2022 newsletter! This edition includes the FIE Spring Gala Fundraiser Review, the Annual Board of Trustees Meeting results,… Read More ››

“Become a living sign of service” June 25th, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT— “You are meant to be a counter-sign of the world in which you live by becoming a living sign of service,” Bishop Frank J.… Read More ››

Five men to be ordained to the permanent diaconate June 22nd, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT—Five men will be ordained as deacons by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano on Saturday, June 25, 11 am at St. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport. The… Read More ››

“We want to welcome everyone home” June 20th, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT—Italian flags flew alongside American flags at the entrance to St. Margaret Shrine in Bridgeport’s North End last weekend as the parish welcomed thousands to… Read More ››

CAS Grows: Spring 2022 Update! June 20th, 2022 - What an awesome first year in the CAS Grows Garden! Check out our recap of all the fun our classes had this Spring!🌱 Special thanks… Read More ››

St. Catherine’s K Class Celebrates! June 18th, 2022 - TRUMBULL — For Christina Buck, the school year ended with her saying goodbye to 25 amazing students at St. Catherine of Siena School, who were… Read More ››

Ordination seals journey to Christ June 11th, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT— In a moment of joy, pride, and reverence, Anh Vu was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano on Saturday Morning June… Read More ››