Articles By: Renee Stamatis

Saint Andre Bessette’s Relics Coming to Trumbull April 6-7 April 3rd, 2024 - TRUMBULL—The relic of St. Br. André Bessette will be visiting St. Catherine’s on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 6 & 7! The Major Reliquary, comprised of… Read More ››

Knights to Celebrate St. Patrick’s with Keltic Kick February 21st, 2024 - MONROE—The Monroe Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a “St. Patrick’s Day Celebration” concert, Saturday, March 9th, 7:30 pm at the Rev. Monsignor John Sabia Social… Read More ››

Deacon Michael Saranich, Jr., 83 October 4th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—Deacon Michael Saranich, Jr. passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. He was 83 years of age. “Deacon Saranich was a man of great faith… Read More ››

FIE announces seventh annual grant cycle October 4th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—Foundations in Education is pleased to announce applications to the Innovation and Leadership Grants Program open September 15. The grants program promotes excellence in Catholic… Read More ››

From private equity to helping the poor October 2nd, 2023 - FAIRFIELD—When Alvaro Ramos was growing up in Madrid, he asked his parents if he could learn to play golf. They encouraged the 13-year-old by buying… Read More ››

Reverend John Punnakunnel, 94 September 29th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—Reverend John Punnakunnel passed away in Indian on September 27, 2023, at the age of 94. “Father John will be remembered by many in our… Read More ››

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 ››