Articles By: erik shanabrough

Bearing Witness to Christ May 22nd, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT— The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord is the “beginning of a great commissioning to continue his work” on earth, Bishop Frank J.… Read More ››

A Joyous Moment at St. Jude Parking Lot Mass May 21st, 2020 - EDITOR’S NOTE: What a glorious day to begin outdoor Masses in the Diocese of Bridgeport! The mood was one of joy, gratitude and reverence in… Read More ››

Holy Spirit is the Reason for Hope May 18th, 2020 - To join in the Bishop’s Sunday Mass, live-streamed weekly, click this link or visit the YouTube Mass Playlist. BRIDGEPORT—“One of great things this terrible tragedy… Read More ››

Self-Giving Leads to an Untroubled Heart May 10th, 2020 - BRIDGPEORT—“How do we un-trouble our hearts?” Bishop Frank J. Caggiano asked in his homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. In the live-streamed Mass from… Read More ››

Blessed Mother Brings Hope May 3rd, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT— “In this difficult time we turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church and Queen of Peace, to ask that she intercede… Read More ››

Saint Mary Parish, Saint Benedict-Our Lady of Montserrat Merger April 19th, 2020 - STAMFORD-- Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has announced the merger of Saint Mary Parish and Saint Benedict-Our Lady of Montserrat Parish in Stamford into the single… Read More ››

Christ’s Victory is our Victory April 12th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—“Christ’s victory is our victory, a victory for all those willing to persevere and be patient in His life,” Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said in… Read More ››

Easter Sunday Letter From Bishop Caggiano April 12th, 2020 - OFFICE OF THE BISHOP April 12, 2019 My Dear Friends in Christ, The Lord is Risen. He is Truly Risen! I invite you to join… Read More ››

The Waters of Baptism Have Set Us Free April 12th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT— The Easter Vigil is a night to celebrate that the “waters of Baptism have set us free,” even at a time when many people… Read More ››

Pope Leads Way of the Cross April 11th, 2020 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- For the first time in his papacy, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross from St. Peter's Square rather than… Read More ››

Knights of Malta Candle Lighting April 11th, 2020 - Due to the terrible COVID-19 illness that afflicts so many in our country and around the world, this Easter will not be like any other.… Read More ››

Norwalk Church Holds Outdoor Stations of the Cross April 10th, 2020 - NORWALK — During a time of social distancing and isolation amid the coronavirus outbreak, longstanding religious traditions have suddenly changed. City officials are encouraging residents… Read More ››

By Your Holy Cross, You Have Redeemed the World April 10th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT— In a stark and somber Good Friday service, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano walked from one Station of the Cross to another, his lone voice… Read More ››

Celebrate the Gift of Christ’s Friendship April 10th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT— In a solemn and memorable liturgy, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Augustine Cathedral this… Read More ››

Googling ‘Prayer’ has Skyrocketed with Coronavirus Spread April 4th, 2020 - ROME (CNS)— Google searches for "prayer" have surged worldwide in step with the surge of emerging cases of COVID-19, according to a European researcher. The… Read More ››