Articles By: erik shanabrough

Fatima and the Miracle of the ‘Son’ October 13th, 2017 - The “Miracle of the Sun,” witnessed by thousands of Portuguese pilgrims Oct. 13, 1917, at Fatima, capped an amazing six months in which the Blessed… Read More ››

“God is Always Calling us to Deeper Encounter” October 12th, 2017 - TRUMBULL— “Suffering that is not transformed is transmitted,” Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, said several times last night in her reflection on “Decisive Encounter.” In… Read More ››

Bishop Caggiano Reflects on the Challenge of Sitting in Silence and Solitude October 8th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT— On October 6, we celebrated the feast of Saint Bruno, the founder of the Carthusian religious order. Following Saint Bruno’s example, Carthusian monks and… Read More ››

Diocese Releases Strategic Plan for Catholic Schools October 6th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—The Diocese unveiled the new Strategic Plan for Catholic Schools today in a meeting attended by 100 school board members, pastors, principals and other educators.… Read More ››

Author Visits Greenwich Catholic School October 3rd, 2017 - GREENWICH—Greenwich Catholic School welcomed nationally acclaimed author Alan Gratz to campus on October 3 to speak with students in grades 5 through 8. Gratz has… Read More ››

Lifelong Formation Requires Encountering Christ Along the Way September 30th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Caggiano issued a clarion call to Catholics to evangelize by living in joy and adopting new forms of catechesis and community that help people… Read More ››

Blessed Sacrament Celebrating 100 Years Sunday September 30th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT — Between 1860 and 1930, scores of Roman Catholic churches and cathedrals went up in the city, and many, like Saints Cyril and Methodius,… Read More ››

Men’s Fellowship Evening on October 15th @ St. Rose of Lima, Newtown September 29th, 2017 - Calling all Men!!! Bill Lavin to deliver a talk on Making a Difference as a Man of Faith at St. Rose Parish in Newtown on… Read More ››

Facebook Video Feed Test September 26th, 2017 - https://www.facebook.com/UNWebTV/videos/556263761790375/ Read More ››

Survivors of Clerical Sexual Abuse Share Their Stories in Two Powerful Videos September 26th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—In support of the upcoming Healing Mass and the ongoing work of healing in the diocese, members of The Committee for Healing have participated in… Read More ››

Faithful Fill Bridgeport’s Streets for ‘Lord of Miracles’ Procession By Bill Cummings September 24th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—A group of Catholic sisters, dressed in purple robes and holding sliver incense burners, slowly walked backward and wafted smoke toward a big, rectangular platform… Read More ››

Faithful Turn Out in Large Numbers for Diocesan Pilgrimage September 24th, 2017 - WASHINGTON, D.C.—“We come here 1,500 strong,” Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said to diocesan pilgrims who gathered around him for the dedication of the new Rosary… Read More ››

Parish and School Administrative Staff Explore How to Become “The Welcoming Face of Christ” September 22nd, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—“Speed and familiarity” often get in the way of effective service and ministry, speaker and author Mike Patin said at the Catholic Center this morning.… Read More ››

Immaculate Dedicates New Front Walkway September 22nd, 2017 - DANBURY—In its 52 years of existence, Immaculate High School (IHS) has seen thousands of students walk through its doors and, once alumni, they love to… Read More ››

Competing Teams Come Together September 22nd, 2017 - DARIEN—The girls’ volleyball teams from Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford and Staples High School in Westport played each other on September 15 at Darien… Read More ››