Articles By: erik shanabrough

Religious orders invest in climate solutions May 29th, 2022 - Increasingly, Jesuits in Canada are thinking about the boreal forest. Covering 60% of the country, the vast biome is the largest intact forest in the… Read More ››

For All the Faithful Fallen May 29th, 2022 - FAIRFIELD—Those seeking to add depth to their Memorial Day remembrance now have a new work by sacred music composer Anna Bendiksen of Fairfield. Bendiksen has… Read More ››

A journey toward faith May 27th, 2022 - NORWALK—A chance meeting followed by an unexpected lunch date in college led Mariana Martins to refocus on her faith. “This is what I’ve been meant… Read More ››

Bishops push gun control May 27th, 2022 - WASHINGTON (CNS) — Several U.S. bishops spoke out against the easy accessibility to guns in the country following a May 24 rampage that left at… Read More ››

Recognizing the dignity of its guests May 24th, 2022 - FAIRFIELD—The Thomas Merton Center Celebrity Breakfast returned after a two-year hiatus to raise thousands of dollars to assist Bridgeport’s most vulnerable population. Over 250 people… Read More ››

Father Nello A. Barachini’, 94 May 23rd, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT—Father Nello A. Barachini passed away on Friday afternoon, May 20, 2022. He was 94 years of age. “Please pray for the repose of the… Read More ››

Fairfield University Celebrates Class of 2022 May 22nd, 2022 - MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred delivers 2022 undergraduate commencement address FAIRFIELD, Conn. (May 22, 2022)—This weekend, Fairfield University celebrated the graduation of 1,082 undergraduates and 499… Read More ››

Bishop ordains six as transitional deacons May 22nd, 2022 - NEW CANAAN — Bishop Frank J. Caggiano ordained six men as transitional deacons on Saturday, urging them to preach the Truth fearlessly to “a world… Read More ››

Mass of Christian Burial for Jimmy McGrath, Prep ’23 May 21st, 2022 - Fairfield Prep livestreamed a Mass of Christian Burial for Jimmy McGrath '23 at St. Theresa Church in Trumbull on Friday, May 20, 2022. Please watch… Read More ››

Hundreds mourn Shelton teen James McGrath May 21st, 2022 - TRUMBULL — Dozens of James McGrath’s teammates on the Fairfield Prep football and lacrosse teams linked arms and lined the entrance to Saint Theresa Catholic… Read More ››

Stamford Young Adult Mass and Social Wednesday, June 8th May 20th, 2022 - Are you between the ages of 21-39? Are you interested in fellowship with other Catholic Young Adults in the Stamford area? Come join us on… Read More ››

Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100 honors Sir Knight that served May 20th, 2022 - On Saturday, May 14th Knights of Columbus Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100-4th Degree honored 7 Sir Knights that served our great nation at the St Ann… Read More ››

Fairfield U Announces Speakers, Honorary Degree Recipients May 19th, 2022 - FAIRFIELD, Conn. (May 19, 2022) — Fairfield University has announced that its 72nd Commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 21, for graduate students… Read More ››

Six men to be ordained to the transitional diaconate May 19th, 2022 - NEW CANAAN—On, Saturday, May 21, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will ordain six men as transitional deacons for the Diocese of Bridgeport. The Ordination Mass will… Read More ››

SHU Confers Over 2,500 Degrees to Graduates May 15th, 2022 - Honorees, SHU administrators praise student achievements, wish them well. Over 2,500 Sacred Heart University students received diplomas today at two separate commencement ceremonies held at… Read More ››