Articles By: John Grosso

Bishop Reflects on USCCB Retreat January 4th, 2019 - During yesterday’s talks, Father Cantalamessa introduced the overall theme for the (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) bishops’ retreat. It is a theme that can… Read More ››

What are our real priorities? January 3rd, 2019 - The bishops’ retreat began last night here at Our Lady of the Lakes Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois with over 280 bishops in attendance. The first… Read More ››

Governor-elect to Visit New Covenant Center January 3rd, 2019 - STAMFORD—In advance of Connecticut Governor-Elect Ned Lamont’s Inauguration on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, he will be visiting Catholic Charities of Fairfield County’s program, New Covenant… Read More ››

Diaconate Discovery Evenings Continue December 21st, 2018 - NORWALK- 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 ››

What does Jesus mean to me? December 18th, 2018 - Yesterday began a period of intense prayer and personal reflection for the coming feasts of the Christmas season. It is the traditional time when many… Read More ››

Teens travel to Kentucky to Spread Christmas Cheer December 13th, 2018 - KENTUCKY—With temperatures rising into the 60’s and steady pouring rain, it certainly didn’t feel like Christmas late November in Corbin, Kentucky. Despite the lack of… Read More ››

Holy Trinity Catholic Academy Students Recognized For Leadership December 10th, 2018 - SHELTON- Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Fifth Bishop of Bridgeport, and Foundations in Education recently hosted the 2nd Annual Leaders of Tomorrow Breakfast Reception at the Catholic… Read More ››

Sold Out Crowd attends Norwalk ‘Celebrity Breakfast’ December 10th, 2018 - NORWALK—Hundreds of people from around the Norwalk and New Canaan area came out to the Shorehaven Golf Club on December 7 to support the programs… Read More ››

Diaconate Discovery Evening This Thursday December 10th, 2018 - TRUMBULL- 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 ››

Entering the Desert December 10th, 2018 - As we contemplate the figure of Saint John the Baptist during this second week of Advent, his place in the desert can give us much… Read More ››

Making Time to Prepare December 5th, 2018 - As we enter the holy season of Advent that seeks to prepare us for Christmas, we may wish to consider adopting a particular spiritual practice… Read More ››

PBS Premiers New Movie on Faith December 5th, 2018 - RIVERSIDE- SACRED, a movie that explores faith as a primary human experience, will have its national PBS telecast on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 10:00 PM on… Read More ››

Over 900 Gifts Distributed Through St. Leo’s Wish Tree Project December 5th, 2018 - STAMFORD- After many weeks of collecting donations, packaging presents, and volunteering after Mass, the parishioners of St. Leo Parish delivered over 900 Christmas gifts, thousands… Read More ››

Bishop Promulgates New Liturgical Norms December 4th, 2018 - BRIDGEPORT— Bishop Frank Caggiano has promulgated the new liturgical norms of the Diocese of Bridgeport, effective Sunday, December 2nd. Though they have been officially promulgated,… Read More ››

The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion November 27th, 2018 - Each week, beginning in mid-October and continuing until the first Sunday of Advent, The Leadership Institute has published a series of articles that have been distributed at… Read More ››