Articles By: Renee Stamatis

Parishes step up participation in ACA May 7th, 2021 - During the COVID-19 lockdown, Father Norbert Siwinski O.F.M., pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Bridgeport, discovered parishioners he never had before—from all over… Read More ››

Bishop issues Decrees on Confirmation and Cathedraticum May 5th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—On Tuesday May 4, 2021 Bishop Caggiano issued Decrees on the Cathedraticum assessment for parishes and Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday. His Cathedraticum decree announces that… Read More ››

Technology grant is life-saver for Blessed Sacrament April 9th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—When Father Skip Karcsinski looks back on the challenges Blessed Sacrament Church confronted during the COVID lockdown, he says they would have been insurmountable if… Read More ››

Diocese offers help to apply for FEMA aid for COVID burials April 8th, 2021 - TRUMBULL—The Diocese of Bridgeport is reaching out to the families who had a loved one die of COVID-19 last year to let them know they… Read More ››

Spring Issue Schools Newsletter April 8th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Updates from the Superintendent of schools. Click here to view the newsletter. Read More ››

Immaculate High School to Light The Way for Students at 16th Annual Gala April 1st, 2021 - DANBURY—Immaculate High School will be hosting their 16th annual Gala on May 1, 2021 at 7 pm. This year, the gala will be held virtually… Read More ››

Service Project Thanking Grade A Employees April 1st, 2021 - STAMFORD—On Tuesday, March 30, sixth graders at The Catholic Academy of Stamford prepared thank you cards and small care packages for the employees at Grade… Read More ››

DOB Cemetery Limited Liability Company March 25th, 2021 - March 25, 2021 — Bishop Caggiano has issued the following Decree for the Creation of the Diocese of Bridgeport Cemetery Limited Liability Company. Read More ››

A young woman finds Christ and her life changes March 10th, 2021 - FAIRFIELD—When Paola Peña looks back on her faith journey, she recognizes the spiritual signposts along the way, when Jesus was leading her from darkness into… Read More ››

Rice Bowl: putting something aside for the poor March 3rd, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The Lenten Rice Bowl program with its familiar Rice Bowl donation boxes began on Ash Wednesday, February 17, in all parishes throughout the diocese. The… Read More ››

Rev. Joseph F. Palacino, 93 February 26th, 2021 - TRUMBULL—Reverend Joseph F. Palacino, age 93, of Trumbull passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Bridgeport Hospital. Ordained at age 55, after serving… Read More ››

Immaculate Students Win Scholastic Art and Writing Awards February 26th, 2021 - DANBURY—Six Immaculate High School students had their work recognized and awarded at the annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards… Read More ››

Novena to St. Joseph set to help faithful to prepare for consecration February 26th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has announced a diocesan Novena to St. Joseph in preparation for the consecration of the Diocese of Bridgeport to St. Joseph… Read More ››

Grosso chosen to participate in Vatican Social Media project February 24th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—John Grosso, Director of Digital Media of the Diocese of Bridgeport, has been chosen by the Holy See’s Dicastery for Communications to be part of… Read More ››

Immaculate’s Brave Engineers Qualify for National/International Tournament February 23rd, 2021 - DANBURY—Immaculate High School’s Brave Engineers team participated in the Real World Design Challenge (RWDC), receiving second place in the State Finals. This incredible performance qualified… Read More ››