Three New Chaplains Join SHU Ministry Team March 19th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Three new part-time chaplains at Sacred Heart University—Imam Gazmend Aga, Rabbi Marcelo Kormis and Mark Block, executive director of Congregation Rodeph Sholom—have joined the… Read More ››
Monthly Newspaper • DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
Articles By: erik shanabrough
Faith and Science Find “Shared Life Force” March 18th, 2018 - DARIEN—“Never walk in a patient’s room and leave half of yourself at the door. They need the other half,” said Orthopedic Surgeon and author Dr.… Read More ››
Catholic Schools “Wear the Green” March 17th, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT— Students from diocesan Catholic schools “put on the green” yesterday and marched in the noontime parade through the streets of downtown Bridgeport. The St.… Read More ››
St. Pius X Couple Serving as St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals March 15th, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT—David and Ann Marie Curtin, of Fairfield, the great-grandchildren of Irish immigrants, are serving as Grand Marshals for the 2018 Greater Bridgeport St. Patrick’s Day… Read More ››
Fairfield University Hosts Robotics Competition March 15th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD, Conn. (March 13, 2018) — Culminating an intense six weeks of preparation, teams of students in grades 9 through 12 from Connecticut, Maine, New… Read More ››
Faith Formation and Youth Fund Announced March 15th, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT—The Diocese of Bridgeport has announced the application process for the Saint John Paul II Fund for Religious Education and Youth Ministry. Lay ministers, priests… Read More ››
In Memoriam: Rev. Martin J. Nikodem March 11th, 2018 - STRATFORD—Reverend Martin J. Nikodem, age 78 of Trumbull passed away peacefully on March 8, at Lord Chamberlain after a courageous battle with cancer. (Please note… Read More ››
Pope: A Good Confessor is a Good Listener March 11th, 2018 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A good confessor is a good listener, Pope Francis said. By truly listening to the penitent during confession, "we listen to… Read More ››
Open Meeting for Sexual Abuse Survivors March 9th, 2018 - A gathering on Tuesday, June 19 (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm) will be held at The New Covenant Center, 174 Richmond Hill Ave Stamford, CT… Read More ››
Excitement Over New St. Joseph’s School Model March 9th, 2018 - BROOKFIELD—Diocesan Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Cheeseman and St. Joseph School Taskforce members unveiled plans for the new school model at a meeting attended by parents… Read More ››
Don’t Hold Grudges, Pope Says March 7th, 2018 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians must let go of resentments and forgive those who have wronged them so that they may experience God's forgiveness, Pope… Read More ››
“Snowbirds” Support ACA March 7th, 2018 - NAPLES, FLORIDA—When you give to the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA), you are there for other people, even if you may never meet them, Bishop Frank… Read More ››
Made for More: Convivio 2018 March 4th, 2018 - FAIRFIELD-- “Made for More” is the theme of this year’s CONVIVIO, the diocesan youth rally that has drawn almost 200 young people to the Edgerton… Read More ››
Tickets Available for Shrek The Musical March 4th, 2018 - Tickets are available for Shrek The Musical, St. Catherine’s Players 37th production. Performance dates are March 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11, 2018 with curtain… Read More ››
Fr. Baran Reflects on the Transfiguration February 26th, 2018 - In this brief reflection, Fr. John Baran, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Fairfield, writes that the Transfiguration is an opportunity to accept… Read More ››