Articles By: Renee Stamatis

Commuters stop for Ashes and Prayer March 2nd, 2022 - BRIDGEPORT—Ash Wednesday has begun early as many parishioners throughout the diocese have already received ashes at Mass or at the Liturgy of the Word services… Read More ››

Exhibit on Eucharistic miracles created by Bl. Carlo Acutis January 5th, 2022 - MONROE—When Fran Bifulco of St. Jude Church heard about Blessed Carlo Acutis, the 15-year-old who documented Eucharistic miracles around the world before dying of leukemia,… Read More ››

Monsignor Nicholas V. Grieco, 88 November 29th, 2021 - STAMFORD—Monsignor Nicholas V. Grieco, founding editor of Fairfield County Catholic and first Director of Communications for the Diocese of Bridgeport, passed away on November 27,… Read More ››

“They Have Gifts to Give Us”: Mass for People with Special Needs November 9th, 2021 - FAIRFIELD—Sunday, November 7, was a special day for six young people from the diocese as they celebrated their first sacraments at the annual Mass Celebrating… Read More ››

“Living in Christ overcomes Death” November 2nd, 2021 - TRUMBULL—Christians overcome death by dying to themselves and learning to live in Christ, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said this morning as he celebrated All Souls… Read More ››

Commissioning Ceremonies set for Saturday October 15th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will commission Ambassadors of the diocesan renewal and delegates who will participate in the upcoming Global Synod on Synodality in two… Read More ››

“Celebrating The Living Light of the World” September 17th, 2021 - GREENWICH—The reconsecration of St. Michael the Archangel was celebrated by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano marking a festive and joyful occasion to embark on a new… Read More ››

Diocese to honor Naydens, Barbers for years of service August 25th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—This Thursday evening the Diocese of Bridgeport will honor Al Barber and his wife Gina for their years of service to Catholic Charities, along with… Read More ››

Bishop issues guidance on vaccine letter of exemption August 24th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has issued guidance for those who seek letters of exemption from the Covid-19 vaccine. In an August 17 letter to clergy… Read More ››

St. Jude lives Gospel message in its Annual Catholic Appeal effort June 18th, 2021 - MONROE—The response of the parishioners of St. Jude Parish in Monroe is emblematic of the hope and generosity of Catholics throughout the diocese who contribute… Read More ››

In-pew weekend set to ‘close the gap’ June 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The “ARISE” Annual Catholic Appeal now stands at almost $5.4 million pledged toward its $8.1 million goal, and there is more than a month left… Read More ››

ACA supports bishop’s ‘Call to Renewal’ June 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The 2021 ARISE Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) has passed the 50 percent mark with $5 million pledged on its way to the overall $8.1 million… Read More ››

ACA supports bishop’s ‘Call to Renewal’ June 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The “ARISE” 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) is off to an encouraging start with $2.9 million pledged toward an overall goal of $8.1 million in support… Read More ››

ACA co-chairs ‘Arise’ to the challenge June 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—For both the Melaragnos and the Murphys, leadership of the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal, the pandemic has been a time for noticing and stepping up… Read More ››

ACA looks to year of recovery & renewal June 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—“Arise” is the theme for the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA), which launches in all parishes on February 27-28, as the diocese looks toward renewal… Read More ››