Articles By: erik shanabrough

Entering Canaan Upcoming Events May 10th, 2019 - The Diocese of Bridgeport is committed to assisting those who are seeking help through the Entering Canaan model of healing.  There are many upcoming Entering Canaan Retreats… Read More ››

Heroic Witness will Bring Healing May 4th, 2019 - BROOKFIELD—At the third and final abuse crisis listening session held in the chapel of St. Joseph Church in Brookfield the discussion between Bishop Caggiano and… Read More ››

1100 Gather to Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday April 29th, 2019 - WATERBURY — Hundreds of faithful came from across Connecticut to Holy Land and gathered in the cold spring rain to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday and… Read More ››

“Become Believable Messengers” April 28th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT— Mercy is not simply teaching and preaching the truth, it is about becoming “believable messengers” who represent the living presence of God’s love in… Read More ››

Divine Mercy Sunday April 27th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT— Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will celebrate The Divine Mercy Mass on Sunday, April 28, 2:30 pm at St. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport. It is… Read More ››

See: Holy Week & Easter Photos April 21st, 2019 -   Easter Vigil Holy Saturday, April 20 | St. Augustine Cathedral, Bridgeport Read the article   Living Stations Good Friday, April 19 | St. Jude… Read More ››

At Easter Vigil, Bishop Asks Catholics to Spread Faith April 21st, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT — Bishop Frank J. Caggiano in his Easter Vigil homily urged Catholics to take their faith outside the four walls of the church “to… Read More ››

Pope Francis at Easter Vigil April 20th, 2019 - Vatican City, Apr 20, 2019 / 02:16 pm (CNA).- In his Easter Vigil homily, Pope Francis said that the Risen Christ desires to “roll back… Read More ››

“The Lord Asks us to Keep Watch” April 18th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT—“The Lord asks of us, Watch with me,” but most of us fall asleep out of complacency, fear or self-righteousness, said Bishop frank J. Caggiano… Read More ››

Pope Francis on Palm Sunday April 14th, 2019 - Vatican City, Apr 14, 2019 / 04:37 am (CNA).- On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis warned against the temptation of “triumphalism,” encouraging Catholics to follow Jesus’s… Read More ››

Homeless Struggle with Great Loneliness April 7th, 2019 - FAIRFIELD—After completing his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1985 James J. O’Connell, MD, spent his first two months as a physician soaking the feet… Read More ››

Holy Trinity Captures Title April 6th, 2019 - SHELTON—The Holy Trinity Catholic Academy JV sixth grade boys’ basketball team from Shelton finished its 2018-19 campaign by winning the 2019 New England CYO Tournament… Read More ››

Bishop says Crisis is call to reform and purify the Church April 4th, 2019 - FAIRFIELD—The sexual abuse crisis has led to a call to reform and purify the Church, and meaningful change is already underway in many dioceses across… Read More ››

Statement from Bishop Caggiano on Updates to the List of Credibly Accused Clergy in the Diocese of Bridgeport March 22nd, 2019 - OFFICE OF THE BISHOP March 22, 2019 It is with much regret and concern for all those who are survivors of sexual abuse that I… Read More ››

Final listening session for Sexual Abuse Crisis March 22nd, 2019 - As your diocesan Bishop, I am committed to hearing your concerns directly as we continue our healing journey together. While there are many issues associated… Read More ››