Articles By: erik shanabrough

Cardinal Dolan: Condemn Antisemitic Attacks December 31st, 2019 - The Monsey stabbing during Hanukkah is the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks throughout New York. NEW YORK, N.Y. — On Sunday, Cardinal Timothy… Read More ››

Praying for Vocations December 30th, 2019 - WESTON — In the early evening, a group of faithful from churches around the Diocese gathers at St. Francis of Assisi Parish to pray for… Read More ››

Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi Message 2019 December 27th, 2019 - “The Father has given him to us with great mercy. He has given him to everyone. He has given him forever. The Son is born,… Read More ››

Rejoicing in Christmas December 27th, 2019 - Family-friendly ideas to savor in the slower days after the big solemnity itself For families, there can be temptation at Christmastime to pack everything into… Read More ››

Fr. Dan Lynch, 71 December 27th, 2019 - TENFALY, NEW JERSEY—It is with deep sorrow that the Society of African Missions (SMA) announce the death of their brother Father Dan Lynch, who entered… Read More ››

Christmas Says, ‘You are Loved,’ Pope Says in Homily December 24th, 2019 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christmas night tells each person, no matter how poor or sinful, that they are utterly and totally loved by God, Pope… Read More ››

Youth Choir Raises Christmas spirits! December 22nd, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT— Hundreds turned out on Friday at the Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts, where the Diocesan Youth Choir performed its 5th Annual “Arise… Read More ››

Pope Explains Need to Revamp Curia December 22nd, 2019 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The ongoing reform of the Roman Curia is a necessary part of the Catholic Church's fidelity to its mission to proclaim… Read More ››

A Very Special Christmas story December 21st, 2019 - FAIRFIELD — Almost 2000 years ago a Greek physician named Luke sat down to write the greatest story ever told, a story that has touched… Read More ››

Newtown Invokes Hope on 7th anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting December 15th, 2019 - NEWTOWN — Families extolled hope in prayers and hymns as the antidote to pain and dismay on the seventh anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre.… Read More ››

Bishop’s Statement on Hyde Amendment July 7th, 2021 -   July 6, 2021 My dear friends in Christ: I am writing to request your help. As you may know, Congress is on the verge… Read More ››

Immerse Yourself in the Season of Waiting and Longing November 30th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT—The Leadership Institute of the Diocese of Bridgeport has created a poster, “ 25 ways to use the season of Advent, with all its waiting… Read More ››

“Arise & Shine” Christmas Concert Set for December 20 November 29th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT—Performance of an eight-movement Cantata called “The Glory of Christmas” will be among the highlights of this year’s “Arise and Shine” Christmas Concert set for… Read More ››

Thanksgiving Message From Bishop Caggiano November 28th, 2019 - As we gather around our Thanksgiving dinner tables with our families, friends, and loved ones, let us remember the many blessings we have received. Let… Read More ››

Turkey Drive Blows Away Previous Numbers November 27th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT—For nine years, Sacred Heart University has been raising money to purchase Thanksgiving turkeys for the needy. This year, with the help of motivated students… Read More ››