Being Holy Brings Joy, Pope Tells Vatican Employees December 23rd, 2018 - VATICAN CITY—This Christmas will people go to adore and be amazed by Jesus, or will they let themselves be detoured by distractions? Pope Francis asked.… Read More ››
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The Boss’s “Confessions” December 23rd, 2018 - Those who are not fans of Bruce Springsteen might be surprised to find that Catholic themes and imagery reside deeply in the music and the… Read More ››
St. Catherine Academy Brings Message of an Angel December 22nd, 2018 - FAIRFIELD— Parents and friends of Saint Catherine Academy were treated to a spirited and joyful Christmas pageant this morning in the school auditorium in Fairfield.… Read More ››
Youth Choir Unites Diocesan Family in Song December 21st, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT— Bishop Frank J. Caggiano and more than 800 people in attendance received an early Christmas present when the Diocesan Youth Choir delivered its most… Read More ››
Neapolitan Presepio at St. Margaret’s Shrine December 16th, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT— You will want to visit St. Margaret Shrine in Bridgeport after watching this short video on the “Presepio” or Nativity scene that is open… Read More ››
Bishop Reflects on Saint John of the Cross December 15th, 2018 - Yesterday we celebrated the feast of Saint John of the Cross, who endured great sufferings in his lifetime to help reform the Carmelite Order of… Read More ››
Newtown Residents Seek Solace at Special Services December 15th, 2018 - NEWTOWN — Newtown residents and the public crowded into church pews Friday night to seek solace in their shared grief and lift up victims of… Read More ››
Bishop’s letter Announcing New Leadership Model at St. Anthony December 9th, 2018 - OFFICE OF THE BISHOP Dear Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua: It has been nearly nine months since the untimely death of Father John Baran,… Read More ››
A Marian Motto for the Immaculate Conception December 8th, 2018 - COMMENTARY: Mary reveals true humanity. She is what human beings should have been like, but for sin. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is often… Read More ››
Helping Others Can Change the World, Pope Tells Young People November 25th, 2018 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a video message to young men and women around the world, Pope Francis called on them to provoke an uprising… Read More ››
Notre Dame Fairfield Begins 26 Acts of Kindness Campaign November 12th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD—Notre Dame High School in Fairfield has begun its annual 26 Acts of Kindness campaign. Begun in the days following the tragedy in Sandy Hook… Read More ››
Archival Find Leads to Kristallnacht Remembrance November 10th, 2018 - WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Jews worldwide will remember the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht. In a direct German translation, it means "Crystal Night," but it is more… Read More ››
All Souls Day Masses Today October 28th, 2018 - Rain or Shine - Outdoor Tents at all Locations BRIDGEPORT—All Souls Day Mass will be celebrated in six cemeteries throughout the diocese on Friday, November… Read More ››
Statement on Father Rebaque October 19th, 2018 - Dear Parishioners of Saint Peter Parish, I am writing to you this weekend to share some information regarding Father José Rebaque, S.A.C., who has served… Read More ››
Judge Hardiman Discusses Faith, Law and Culture at Red Mass October 14th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD—U.S. Court of Appeals Judge for the 3rd Circuit Thomas Hardiman said he is much more concerned about the cultural crisis in the country than… Read More ››