Articles By: erik shanabrough

Archbishop to Celebrate Fr. McGivney May 18th, 2018 - In 1966, when Jim Sullivan was 6 years old, his father took him and his aunt, a missionary nun visiting from Australia, to the top… Read More ››

Mater Ecclesiae Mosaic to be Dedicated May 18th, 2018 - DANBURY— The Mater Ecclesiae (Mother of the Church) mosaic will be blessed on the Solemnity of the Pentecost, Sunday, May 20th, following the 11:30 am… Read More ››

Bridgeport Diocese to Transform Curriculum May 18th, 2018 - In years past, butterflies might be taught to everyone at once in Melinda Gremse’s first grade class at Assumption Catholic School in Fairfield. Now her… Read More ››

Deacon Joseph Melita, 96 May 16th, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT—Deacon Joseph M. Melita died Sunday, May 13, at the Jewish Home for the Elderly in Fairfield. He was 96 years old. Born in Bridgeport… Read More ››

2,000+ Graduate from Sacred Heart University May 14th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD—More than 2,000 Sacred Heart University students embarked on a new phase in their lives this weekend after receiving diplomas and words of advice and… Read More ››

The “Encuentro” Journey Continues May 13th, 2018 - BLOOMFIELD-Delegates from the Archdiocese of Hartford and the Dioceses of Bridgeport, Norwich and Springfield gathered yesterday at the Archdiocesan Center at Saint Thomas Seminary, in… Read More ››

Sistine Chapel Choir Mesmerizes New York City May 11th, 2018 - During a special pop-up performance at The Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center in New York City NEW YORK, NY (09 May 2018) – The… Read More ››

Schools Launch ‘Personalized Learning’ Initiative May 5th, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT—The Diocese of Bridgeport kicked off it its Personalized Learning Initiative on Friday when principals and teachers from six schools participating in the pilot program… Read More ››

Msgr. Powers Honored at Annual Rector’s Dinner April 29th, 2018 - STAMFORD — More than 300 people came out to a honor a priest Bishop Frank Caggiano described as “a man of authentic humility” and to… Read More ››

Living Fully After the Diagnosis April 27th, 2018 - Almost 50 years ago, when Father Thomas Lynch began his life as a priest, his first assignment was to visit an elderly parishioner who was… Read More ››

SHU Students Build Video Game and Careers April 25th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Students at Sacred Heart University don’t just play video games—they also build them. Nearly two years ago, Robert McCloud, associate professor in the School… Read More ››

SHU Honors Bill Mitchell April 25th, 2018 - Bill Mitchell still remembers the night he took his three sons to an Islanders’ game at Nassau Coliseum. He remembers bringing them to the suite.… Read More ››

An Evening of Celebration and Generosity April 20th, 2018 - DARIEN—“We’re here to celebrate Catholic education and the young people who have been entrusted to our care,” said Bishop Frank J. Caggiano to a gathering… Read More ››

Deacon Kandra: “Everything We Do is About Connecting People” April 15th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD—The diaconate is the fastest growing ministry in the United States with the number of ordained deacons up more than 41% in the last 14… Read More ››

CSC: The Gospel Message of Service April 14th, 2018 - Jessica Nayden, program coordinator for the diocesan Catholic Service Corps, still remembers the summer she led a group of young people on a mission to… Read More ››