Awe and Wonder at the Universality of the Church November 18th, 2019 - As I continue to reflect upon my ad limina visit to Rome, my heart remains filled with many feelings. What is interesting is that the… Read More ››
Monthly Newspaper • DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
Articles By: John Grosso
There is a Reason They Call it “Eternal Rest” November 14th, 2019 - As the annual meeting of the bishops continues here in Baltimore, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, an immigrant from Italy… Read More ››
Mass and Discussion on Mother Cabrini November 8th, 2019 - STAMFORD- A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, Moses will deliver a talk on Mother Cabrini and her message on Sunday, November 17, following a Mass… Read More ››
Bishop Reflects on First Day of Ad Limina Visit November 4th, 2019 - The first day of the ad limina visit began this morning with a Mass celebrated by all the bishops from New England in the Basilica… Read More ››
Diaconate Discovery Evening Scheduled for Thursday November 4th, 2019 - STAMFORD- Have you ever wondered if you were being “called” to discern the diaconate? Has someone, your pastor, a priest or a deacon ever mentioned… Read More ››
For Catholics, a Final Celebration and Thanksgiving October 28th, 2019 - For most Catholic funerals, the Mass of Christian Burial is chosen. The normal place for its celebration is the parish church of the deceased. As… Read More ››
Request Your 2019 Advent Poster! October 23rd, 2019 - The Leadership Institute creates a poster for Advent, Lent, and Summer. Our 2019 Advent Poster is almost ready! It includes 25 ways to use the season of Advent,… Read More ››
Embracing the fullness of the Gospel of Life October 21st, 2019 - As I sit here at Seattle International Airport, I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to share faith with over 800 people last… Read More ››
Resource for Catholic Funerals: Words of Remembrance October 21st, 2019 - A Guide for Speakers at the Funeral Liturgy You have been invited to offer words of remembrance at the Funeral Liturgy. This is a great… Read More ››
Diocesan Statement on Msgr. Bronkiewicz Letter October 16th, 2019 - Bishop Caggiano has received the email from Msgr. Laurence Bronkiewicz questioning the validity of the Accountability Report by Judge Holzberg. He is aware that Msgr.… Read More ››
Christian Symbols at the Funeral October 15th, 2019 - Numerous symbols are employed in Catholic funerals. Here is what each one stands for: Holy water: A reminder of the deceased’s membership in the Body… Read More ››
Praying the Rosary is Time Well Spent October 8th, 2019 - On Monday we celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. We recall the gift of the rosary as a powerful means by which… Read More ››
Planning and Understanding the Catholic Funeral October 8th, 2019 - Many people who attend a Catholic funeral for the first time will often remark how beautiful it is. Steeped in centuries-old custom and ritual as… Read More ››
Asking our Guardian Angels for help October 4th, 2019 - A few weeks ago, when I was visiting with my niece and her family, my grand-niece proudly announced that she had learned a prayer at… Read More ››
Learning to Share Our Time September 25th, 2019 - Among the many possessions that we have, it seems to me that one of the most precious possessions we have is our time. As I… Read More ››