Articles By: erik shanabrough

Families share pain of loss and horrors of war April 15th, 2022 - Complaints, uncertainties, needs, wounds, but also courage, forgiveness, prayers, and hope. These themes related to the life of every family across the globe form the… Read More ››

Pope to Prisoners: God always forgives April 15th, 2022 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Before washing the feet of 12 inmates, Pope Francis told them and other prisoners that God never tires of forgiving anyone… Read More ››

Bishop praises priests as “agents of healing” April 14th, 2022 - TRUMBULL-- At this morning’s Chrism Mass, when priests renewed their priestly vows, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano thanked them for ministering generously and unselfishly during the… Read More ››

Pope Francis Celebrates Palm Sunday April 10th, 2022 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesus obeyed the most challenging of commandments: to love one’s enemies; and he invites humanity to do the same by breaking… Read More ››

Today is Reconciliation Monday April 9th, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT—“Reconciliation Monday” will be held throughout the diocese Monday, April 11. A total of 25 parishes will offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 3-9 pm,… Read More ››

St. Joseph Parish rallied to support Ukraine April 9th, 2022 - DANBURY – Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont stopped by St. Joseph Parish to personally thank everyone for their efforts to support the Ukrainian people with thousands… Read More ››

Notre Dame-Fairfield girls basketball wins 1st state title March 20th, 2022 - UNCASVILLE — When Notre Dame-Fairfield senior forward Kayla Tilus left the game in the second quarter with a reaggravation of a knee injury she suffered… Read More ››

Recipients went into the breach to serve others March 19th, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT— Celebrating the Solemnity of St. Joseph is also the appropriate time to recognize the unique sacrifice made by Chaplains and pastoral care providers who… Read More ››

Holy Hour for Peace in Ukraine March 18th, 2022 - NORWALK—Members of St. Matthew Church and the Fairfield County community, along with Father Bohdan Tymchyshyn and seminarians from St. Basil Seminary in Stamford, filled the… Read More ››

Pilgrimages honor Irish Catholic heritage March 17th, 2022 - ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS) — I drove to St. Patrick Church in Fredericksburg for Mass soon after Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington dedicated the new… Read More ››

Celebrate Irish-Americans on the Path to Canonization March 17th, 2022 - Every March 17, St. Patrick gets plenty of attention. This year, the day should also bring to mind the current causes for canonization of Irish-Americans… Read More ››

Ministry calls for “emptying of self” March 12th, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT— The ministerial life is a calling to empty yourself by serving others so that they may live more fully in Christ, Bishop Frank J.… Read More ››

Lent is a time to unpack our sins March 3rd, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT—Lent is a time to unburden ourselves of sin and to prepare for the only journey that really matters in life, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano… Read More ››

Hope from the Ashes March 2nd, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT—Paul Jarzembowski’s newly published book, “Hope from the Ashes,” (Paulist Press, 2022, 208 pp) is not only a timely arrival during the Lenten Season, it’s… Read More ››

Ukraine Emergency Relief Factsheet / Support CRS March 1st, 2022 - Catholic Relief Services is supporting Caritas Ukraine by providing shelter, food and livelihood support for individuals and families displaced and affected by crisis. CRS is… Read More ››