Articles By: erik shanabrough

Giving thanks to God for our lives and talents November 24th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—“Thanksgiving reminds us that we should always be grateful to God for our lives and talents. At every Mass, we pray, “It is right to… Read More ››

Frank Caggiano, Pope Francis: We need a listening church November 13th, 2021 - Note: this article originally appeared on americamagazine.org and can be found here. This week, on the Jesuitical podcast, hosts Zac Davis and Ashley McKinless speak… Read More ››

Mass to Commemorate Deceased Priests Today November 12th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT— Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will celebrate a Mass to commemorate all those deceased priests and deacons who have served the Diocese of Bridgeport on… Read More ››

2021 St. Augustine Medal of Service recipients November 9th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—110 St. Augustine Medal of Service recipients gathered at St. Augustine Cathedral on Saturday to be recognized for their volunteer service to parishes, schools and… Read More ››

Officials: Fairfield church damaged in fire November 8th, 2021 - FAIRFIELD— A fire early Sunday damaged much of the Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church before firefighters put it out, officials said. A… Read More ››

Bishop confers St. Augustine Medal on 110 faithful November 6th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—“Don’t underestimate an act of kindness in the name of Christ and what it can do for wounded and broken hearts—even raise them from the… Read More ››

Pope on All Saints: Beatitudes show path to holiness November 1st, 2021 - On the Solemnity of All Saints Pope Francis leads the recitation of the Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's Square reflecting on how the Beatitudes show… Read More ››

Faith-filled Care Packages October 31st, 2021 - NEW CANAAN — Will Besgen began his freshman year at Villanova University, immersed in the excitement and challenges that come from being away from home… Read More ››

All Souls Day Masses set for November 2 October 24th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—All Souls Day Mass will be celebrated in six cemeteries throughout the diocese on the morning of Tuesday, November 2, at 11 am. The Masses… Read More ››

Scouts to honor Bishop October 19th, 2021 - NEW CANAAN—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will be honored by Connecticut Yankee Council, the Boy Scouts of America for exemplifying the ideals, character and leadership synonymous… Read More ››

Ambassadors will go into the world “with the power of Christ” October 16th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT— “Go out together as brothers and sisters with a listening heart and a heart that doesn’t judge. We have the power of Christ,” said… Read More ››

Diocesan delegates commissioned to Synod on Synodality October 16th, 2021 - WESTON—It was a beautiful fall morning this Saturday, October 16, as Bishop Frank J. Caggiano commissioned synod delegates from around the diocese at a special… Read More ››

CAPP conference reflects on Pope Francis’ Call for Inclusion October 11th, 2021 - NEW YORK--Bishop Frank Caggiano, Chair of Catholic Relief Services and Assistant National Ecclesiastical Counselor to CAPP-USA, reflected on “The Health of Nations” in light of… Read More ››

Synod can be Process of Healing, Pope Says October 11th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A synod calls on everyone to become experts in “the art of encounter” in a way that is uplifting and transformative,… Read More ››

Bishop issues Decree on Implementation of Traditionis Custodes October 4th, 2021 - Click here to download the PDF version The Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano By the Grace of God and the Authority of the Apostolic See… Read More ››