Articles By: John Grosso

Statement on Violence in Washington, DC January 6th, 2021 - There are few words that can describe the shock I feel to see our Capitol Building occupied by violent and unlawful rioters earlier today. As… Read More ››

We need to persevere until the tide turns January 5th, 2021 - As I begin my seventh day of quarantine, I am grateful to the Lord that I have not developed any symptoms associated with the coronavirus.… Read More ››

An Update from Bishop Frank January 4th, 2021 - My dear friends, I am so deeply grateful for all the emails and texts you have sent me offering prayers as I begin my quarantine.… Read More ››

Statement of the Diocese concerning Bishop Caggiano December 30th, 2020 - (Read the updated status of Bishop Caggiano published Sunday, January 3, 2021.) The Diocese of Bridgeport announced today that Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has tested… Read More ››

Are we ready to celebrate His birth every day of our life? December 22nd, 2020 - As we welcome this Christmas Day, we cannot but remember the many struggles and challenges that we have faced this past year. How often did… Read More ››

Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, 68 December 21st, 2020 - NORWALK—(updated Tuesday, December 22, 5:10 pm) Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, beloved pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Norwalk, passed away suddenly on the morning of… Read More ››

Advent Events at St. Catherine of Siena December 10th, 2020 - TRUMBULL – The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena (220 Shelton Road, Trumbull) invites everyone to prepare for Christmas this Advent with the following events.… Read More ››

Holy Hour for Vocations Postponed December 9th, 2020 - TRUMBULL- Among the seminarians of the Diocese of Bridgeport, there is a long standing tradition that takes place at meal times. Everyone stands at their… Read More ››

St. Leo’s Parishioners Collect 600+ Gift Cards for Charity December 9th, 2020 - STAMFORD- The St. Leo Parish Christmas Wish Tree has been a much-loved annual event for the parish community for nearly 25 years. Parishioners have given… Read More ››

Simple acts of kindness can revive the spirit and rekindle hope December 3rd, 2020 - A few days ago, Debbie, my assistant, and I were puzzled with the arrival of a package to my office that listed no sender. Within… Read More ››

Pope, in new book, talks about personal ‘lockdowns’ November 24th, 2020 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While the coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions have interrupted people’s lives and brought suffering on a global scale, every individual — including… Read More ››

Dream big, pope tells young people November 24th, 2020 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Young people today should not waste their lives dreaming of obtaining trivial things that provide only a fleeting moment of joy… Read More ››

Helping family farms save water during the drought November 23rd, 2020 - There’s a catch-22 happening for thousands of family farms in Honduras who grow coffee as their way to earn a living, and it’s this: growing… Read More ››

Water is Life, but it is also Time November 23rd, 2020 - My friends, people say “water is life,” and that’s true…but water is also time. Many children and women all around the world spend hours every… Read More ››

CRS has a plan for how Catholics can take a stand November 17th, 2020 - For decades, Catholic Relief Services CRS) has been one of the world’s leading humanitarian aid agencies, serving and supporting vulnerable populations in 114 countries. While… Read More ››