Articles By: erik shanabrough

US Church Celebrates ‘Fortnight for Freedom’ June 22nd, 2017 - Bishops focus on religious freedom issues both at home and abroad. WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops have launched a website and video to mark the… Read More ››

Service and Sharing with the Navajo June 20th, 2017 - Desert landscapes, distant mountains, ancient rock formations—these are the sights that characterized the winter break of my senior year in high school. Thanks to a… Read More ››

Celebrating Fatherhood: Bishop Caggiano Reflects on “Spiritual & Nurturing Fathers” June 18th, 2017 - Each Sunday at Mass, when we proclaim our Catholic faith, we say the following, “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven… Read More ››

James Bates to be Ordained Transitional Deacon June 17th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—On Saturday, June 17, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will ordain James K. Bates as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Bridgeport. The Ordination Mass… Read More ››

Losing Objects and Losing Hearts; Bishop Reflects on St. Anthony of Padua June 13th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—For as long as I could remember, today was an important day in my home. For today is the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua,… Read More ››

June Reception with Bishop Caggiano June 12th, 2017 - NEW CANAAN—Elena and Steve Schlegel, Chair Couple of the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal and Joy and Tom Cronin, both parishioners of St. Aloysius Parish in… Read More ››

Children Learn to Swim Safely Through Grant-Funded Program June 12th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT — As summer approaches, the safety of children as they take to pools and beaches is paramount. “I heard you guys took a pledge,… Read More ››

Farmers Market Returns to St. Ann Parish Field June 12th, 2017 - BLACK ROCK, BRIDGEPORT-- Black Rock Day weekend kicked off with the 4th Annual Black Rock Farmers Market on Saturday June 10, 9:00 am to 1:00… Read More ››

Summer Does Not Mean Vacation from the Lord! June 9th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—“Summer is upon us! I hope this summer is everything you are planning it to be. But remember, summer does not mean we take a… Read More ››

Bishop’s Memories of World War II Army Service in Italy Still Vivid June 8th, 2017 - PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- It is no accident that each year many films shown on television between Memorial Day and the June 6 anniversary of D-Day… Read More ››

Msgr. Peter Dora, 76, Educator, Pastor and Chaplain June 6th, 2017 - Msgr. Peter P. Dora died on June 5 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY. A Stamford native, he was born on April 29, 1941, the son… Read More ››

St. Philip’s Celebrates on Sunday! June 3rd, 2017 - NORWALK—Sunday ( June 4th) is shaping up to be a great day at St. Philip Parish in Norwalk with a special celebration to honor Fr.… Read More ››

Sin and Prayer June 3rd, 2017 - In this week’s The Face of Prayer video, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano shares some thoughts on sin and prayer and how we can turn back… Read More ››

Sacred Heart University Welcomes Alumnus Back to Board of Trustees May 31st, 2017 - FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Sacred Heart University has renamed alumnus Brian Hamilton ’87 of Milford to its board of trustees, the University’s top governing body. Hamilton is founder… Read More ››

Bishop Frank Answers Questions During Facebook Live Town Hall Meeting May 31st, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—What do you do for leisure? When did you know that God was calling you to be a Priest? What is the hardest part of… Read More ››