Articles By: erik shanabrough

Catholic Charities Mobilize to Aid Afghan Refugees August 22nd, 2021 - Editor’s Note: Catholic Charities of Fairfield County has reached out to join a local effort to assist Afghan refugees in our area. Read more here… Read More ››

Catholic Charities, Goodwin U, UB Commit to Refugees August 22nd, 2021 - Editor's Note Catholic Charities of Fairfield County has responded to request of Goodwin University and the University of Bridgeport (UB) to join in the effort… Read More ››

Pope: Mary reminds humility key to heavenly life August 15th, 2021 - On this Sunday marking the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, Pope Francis says Mary reminds us that the secret… Read More ››

US Bishops: Respect migrants’ due process August 9th, 2021 - US Bishops call for the protection of the human dignity of migrants, as US authorities extend a policy that blocks migrants from entering the US… Read More ››

UN warns of ‘irreversible’ effects of climate change August 9th, 2021 - The United Nations’ climate panel releases an in-depth report on the causes and effects of climate change, and alleges that human activities are “unequivocally” causing… Read More ››

Pope: May we grow in friendship with Jesus August 9th, 2021 - In his reflections before leading the recitation of the Angleus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis recalls the day's Gospel reading when Jesus reveals himself as… Read More ››

Bishop Caggiano discusses Catechesis In the Digital Age August 7th, 2021 - By J.D. Long-García from americamagazine.org Pictured: Pope Francis greets Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Bridgeport, Conn., during a meeting with U.S. bishops from the New… Read More ››

Superintendent issues letter concerning upcoming school year August 5th, 2021 - Yesterday (August 4) the following letter was issued to parents from Superintendent Steven Cheeseman concerning the upcoming school year, 2021-22. Download the PDF version of… Read More ››

“Summer Social” a Sweet Success August 4th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT-- On Tuesday, August 3, from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, roughly 150 people turned out on each of the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport's four campuses for… Read More ››

Helping homeless families get a new start August 3rd, 2021 - STRATFORD – Bethlehem House has once again opened its doors and welcomed new families, after recently renovating one of its houses that help homeless families… Read More ››

St. Vincent’s Swim founder passes away August 3rd, 2021 - Ronald J. Bianchi, age 78, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Lynette Carosella Bianchi, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 with his loving family by… Read More ››

Fifth Grader Receives Math Competition Prize August 2nd, 2021 - Congratulations to Kennedy Do, rising 6th grader at All Saints Catholic School in Norwalk. Kennedy received a Rising Star Mention in a competition sponsored by… Read More ››

U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Respond to House Vote  July 30th, 2021 - WASHINGTON- On Wednesday evening, the House voted 217 to 212 in favor of H.R. 4373, the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPs) appropriations bill. H.R. 4373 excludes the Helms Amendment,… Read More ››

Fairfield U and Diocese of Bridgeport Celebrate Partnership July 30th, 2021 - FAIRFIELD, Conn. (July 30, 2021)—On the eve of the feast of St. Ignatius (July 31) The Diocese of Bridgeport and Fairfield University—one of 27 Jesuit… Read More ››

Knights Receive Top Honor July 25th, 2021 - On Thursday, July 22nd, Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly announced that the Connecticut State Council of the Knights of Columbus earned the Pinnacle Award for… Read More ››