Articles By: erik shanabrough

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 ››

Faith Helps Us Let Go of Regrets November 27th, 2019 - DANBURY-- Acknowledging regrets and focusing on faith to create a fulfilling life was the message shared with more than one hundred women at a prayer… Read More ››

Annual Saint Luke Harvest Fair November 16th, 2019 - WESTPORT-- Calling all bargain hunters, craft lovers, and shoppers of all ages! Don’t miss the Annual Saint Luke Harvest Fair this weekend on November 16… Read More ››

Immaculate High School Students Honor Veterans November 10th, 2019 - DANBURY-- Immaculate High School students and faculty came together for a Veterans Prayer Service and Tribute to honor all veterans who gave so much to… Read More ››

Family of Missing Middletown Man Without Answers November 9th, 2019 - Bunny Rodriguez is exhausted and emotionally drained. It’s been nearly a month since her father went missing from his Middletown home. “I have children. They… Read More ››

Theology in ‘Dialogue with Cultures’ Renews Humanity, Pope Francis Says November 9th, 2019 - Vatican City, Nov 9, 2019 / 06:40 am (CNA).- When theology and philosophy engage with cultures in creative ways, they become a powerful tool for… Read More ››

Praying for “All Souls” Puts Us in Communion with Them November 2nd, 2019 - STRATFORD — They came to St. Michael Cemetery on a cold and blustery All Souls Day to pray for family members and friends ... and… Read More ››

CRS Brings Hope to Afghanistan November 2nd, 2019 - GREENWICH — Sarita Hanley, a board member of the Catholic Relief Services foundation, saw the devastation in Haiti after an earthquake claimed 300,000 lives, and… Read More ››

Service “Surrenders the Heart” to Jesus October 26th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT— “Discipleship is a journey of the heart,” Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said at the St. Augustine Medal of Service prayer service and awards ceremony.… Read More ››

2019 St. Augustine Medal Recipients October 26th, 2019 - Saint Mary Parish, Bethel: Mr. Robert & Mrs. Debra Nelson Nominated by Reverend Corey V. Piccinino, Pastor St. Mary School, Bethel: Mrs. Eleanor McClellan Nominated… Read More ››