Articles By: erik shanabrough

Franciscan, Volunteers Help Homeless August 7th, 2020 - BOGOTA, Colombia (CNS) — The sun was just rising over Bogota, and more than 50 men and women lined up for breakfast on a chilly… Read More ››

Don’t Abandon Those who have Made a Mess of Their Lives August 2nd, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT— One of the great spiritual challenges we face as people may be to accompany others when they wrecking their own lives, said Bishop Frank… Read More ››

St. Katharine Drexel: The Privilege of Service August 1st, 2020 - When she was 5 years old, Joenette Mansel Franklin was woken up in the middle of the night because her family had to flee their… Read More ››

135 Years of Eucharistic Adoration August 1st, 2020 - Since August 1, 1885, the chain of perpetual adoration of the Holy Sacrament at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Montmartre in Paris has… Read More ››

Fr. Norman Invites All to Join Conversation on Race July 26th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Father Reginald Norman, Episcopal Vicar for African Americans in the Diocese of Bridgeport and pastor of Our Lady of Fatima in Wilton, invites all to… Read More ››

Information Alone Won’t Save Us July 26th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT— We have more information at our fingertips than ever before in human history, but it often feels like we are moving backyard, said Bishop… Read More ››

The Catholic Roots of Regis Philbin July 26th, 2020 - Game show and talk show host Regis Francis Xavier Philbin died July 24 at 88. Philbin was a Catholic, and a longtime proponent and supporter… Read More ››

Voter Survey Disclaimer July 23rd, 2020 - The Diocese of Bridgeport has been made aware that people in our parishes have begun receiving an email entitled “Catholic Vote Survey,” and “Catholic Opinion… Read More ››

We are Called to Lead Authentic Lives July 19th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—The Gospel of Matthew challenges us to avoid the great sin of bad example by leading authentic lives, said Bishop Frank J. Caggiano in his… Read More ››

Fr. Bernardo Rodriguez, 66 July 18th, 2020 - DANBURY-- Reverend Bernardo Rodriguez passed away on July 16, 2020. He was 66 years of age. “Through his work as a hospital chaplain, his service… Read More ››

Seeds of Spiritual Healing July 12th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Summer is a good time for followers of Christ to look in the mirror, examine their conscience and assess the state of their spirituality, Bishop… Read More ››

Bishop announces “Conversation on Race” webinar series July 11th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT-- As the first step in the diocesan response to root out the sin of racism and bigotry wherever it may be found, the diocesan… Read More ››

Diocese Releases Schools Re-Opening Plan July 11th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT-- Dr. Steven Cheeseman, Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport, issued the Re-Opening Plan to parents, students, faculty on Thursday July 9.… Read More ››

Jesus Asks us to Walk Side by Side July 5th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—On Independence Day weekend, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano delivered a homily on the theme of accompaniment and the need to walk with others who are… Read More ››

U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Grateful for SCOTUS Decision July 4th, 2020 - WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, which challenged… Read More ››