Articles By: erik shanabrough

A Message from Catholic Charities on the DACA Program September 15th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT--When Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the decision to end the DACA program, Bishop Frank Caggiano responded, “The Lord Jesus was very explicit in his… Read More ››

St. Padre Pio Tridumm 2017 September 11th, 2017 - The following is a list of scheduled events for the St. Padre Pio Tridumm 2017. Location: The Basilica of St. John the Evangelist, 279 Atlantic… Read More ››

Ground Zero: Memories From Priests Who Went to Battle on 9/11 September 11th, 2017 - Editor's Note: This story was originally posted on Sept. 11, 2016. We pray for all victims, survivors, first responders and families impacted by 9/11. May… Read More ››

Knights of Columbus Hold 3rd Annual 9-11 Memorial Mass September 11th, 2017 - In a solemn outdoor ceremony held on Saturday morning, September 9th on the beautiful grounds of Notre Dame Health & Rehabilitation Center in Norwalk, members… Read More ››

At a Divided Time, First Responders Unite the Nation, Bishop Says at Blue Mass September 10th, 2017 - NORWALK— People in Houston and Florida and the Caribbean whose lives have been disrupted by hurricanes were very much on the mind of more than… Read More ››

Blue Mass Set for Sunday in Norwalk September 8th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT--The Annual Diocesan Blue Mass honoring Fire, Police and First Responders will be held on Sunday, September 10, 12 Noon at St. Matthew Church, 216… Read More ››

Knights of Columbus Helping in Harvey’s Aftermath, in Preparation for Irma September 8th, 2017 - NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Knights of Columbus has raised more than $1.3 million for victims of the disastrous flooding in Texas and in preparation… Read More ››

Steve Angrisano Concert set for St. Matthew’s September 8th, 2017 - NORWALK-- "Go Make a Difference," an evening with Catholic songwriter and award-winning performer Steve Angrisano, will be held at St. Matthew Church in Norwalk on… Read More ››

SHU Opens New Center for Healthcare Education September 8th, 2017 - FAIRFIELD—After nearly two years of construction, Sacred Heart University’s new Center for Healthcare Education is ready to open. Staff and faculty from the College of… Read More ››

KeyBank Foundation Donates $15,000 to Support Foundations in Education September 7th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT – The Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport announced a donation of $15,000 by KeyBank Foundation, the nonprofit charitable foundation of KeyCorp, to the Foundations in… Read More ››

Bishop Caggiano Issues Statement on “Dreamers” September 6th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT-- "I was profoundly saddened yesterday to learn of the decision rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly known as DACA. For the last… Read More ››

Vatican Choir Coming to New York September 6th, 2017 - NEW YORK—The Sistine Chapel Choir in visiting NYC on September 16th and 17th. There will be a concert in St. Patrick's Cathedral on the evening… Read More ››

Cardinal Dolan Weighs in on DACA Decision September 5th, 2017 - NEW YORK— In the audio link to SiriusXM’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan, Cardinal Dolan weighs in on the president's decision to end the DACA program,… Read More ››

USCCB President, Vice President And Committee Chairmen Denounce Administration’s Decision To End DACA September 5th, 2017 - WASHINGTON— The President and Vice President along with Chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have issued a statement denouncing the Administration's termination… Read More ››

Prayer, Love, Support and Supplies September 4th, 2017 - NORWALK— A truck driven by St. Matthew pastor Msgr. Walter Orlowski is bound for Texas “loaded with prayer, love, support and supplies.” Scores of St.… Read More ››