Articles By: Renee Stamatis

Acclaimed album by Benedictines is reissued August 9th, 2023 - ITALY—The monks of the Monastery of Saint Benedict in Nursia, Italy, known worldwide for their beer, also distinguished themselves by their recording of a #1… Read More ››

SHU receives Grant for Nursing Students August 8th, 2023 - FAIRFIELD—Thirty Sacred Heart University nursing students will have help completing their degrees thanks to a $150,000 William Randolph Hearst Foundation grant. The Dr. Susan L.… Read More ››

Christmas in July at Holy Name of Jesus Church August 8th, 2023 - STRATFORD—As part of its year-long 100 Year Anniversary Celebration, Holy Name of Jesus Church celebrated a Christmas-In-July Craft Making Night. Parishioners of all ages and… Read More ››

St. Jude Parishioner finishes First in Swim Across the Sound August 3rd, 2023 - MONROE—Fortitude, commitment, and a love of family. That’s what kept Joey Nizzardo going as he swam over seven hours from Port Jefferson, New York to… Read More ››

Sister Jeanne Albrittain, IHM July 31st, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA—Sister Jeanne Albrittain, IHM, (formerly known as Sister M. Anton) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Sunday, July… Read More ››

St. Stephen Church Blood Drive July 31st, 2023 - TRUMBULL—St. Stephen Church located at 6948 Main Street in Trumbull is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on September 9, 2023, from… Read More ››

Diocesan delegation to World Youth Day, Lisbon July 27th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—It may be taking place a year later than anticipated, but it’s official: the Diocese of Bridgeport will be sending a group of 61 people… Read More ››

Deacon Ricardo Martinez, 67 May 25th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—Deacon Ricardo Martinez of West Haven passed away on May 23, 2023 at the age of 67. “It is with great sadness I must inform… Read More ››

Appeal enhances ministry and community May 15th, 2023 - Fairfield County Catholic is pleased to publish this interview with Monsignor Robert Weiss, pastor of St. Rose Parish in Newtown and co-chair of the 2023… Read More ››

Paying forward Catholic education May 15th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—Catholic education can lay a moral foundation that will last a lifetime. And no one is a truer testament to that than Dr. Sarita Soares,… Read More ››

Deacon Robert Blankschen May 11th, 2023 - DANBURY—Deacon Robert Blankschen passed away on May 10, 2023, at the age of 87. “It is with great sadness I must inform you of the… Read More ››

A life ‘needed now, more than ever’ May 11th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—Through their vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, religious women and men lead radical lives that inspire the Church with their faithful witness, said Bishop… Read More ››

Decree merging Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint George May 1st, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—Below is Bishop Caggiano’s decree regarding the merger of Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint George. For a printable PDF, please click here to download. For… Read More ››

James Larkin, 91 November 28th, 2022 - GREENWICH—James T. Larkin, of Greenwich died on November 22, 2022 at the age of 91, of acute leukemia. Born in Quincy, MA on September 6,… Read More ››

U.S. bishops launch new approach to teaching the faith November 9th, 2022 - WASHINGTON—Catholic church leaders are taking a new approach to passing on the faith, saying they recognize a pressing need to do this in a way… Read More ››