Articles By: Renee Stamatis

Lent Points Us Toward What Really Matters February 18th, 2015 - BRIDGEPORT—“Don’t begin Lent without making a conscious choice toward conversion,” Bishop Frank Caggiano said to about 75 Catholic Center staff and guests who gathered for… Read More ››

God is calling each person and every nation to repent February 17th, 2015 - “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” With these two compelling sentences—as recorded in the Gospel of Mark—Jesus inaugurates his… Read More ››

Bishop speaks at 118th Lincoln Day Banquet February 17th, 2015 - NORWALK—The Norwalk Catholic Club held its One Hundred and Eighteenth annual Lincoln Day Banquet on February 12, 2015 at the Continental Manor in Norwalk. The guest… Read More ››

Bishop inspires at ACA reception February 12th, 2015 - GREENWICH—“Baptism is not a spectator sport. The Church needs to find new ways to reach out, and I need your help doing that,” Bishop Frank… Read More ››

St. Catherine’s Players presents Seussical February 11th, 2015 - RIVERSIDE—“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’s best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza that… Read More ››

St. Ann Corner Bookstore February 10th, 2015 - BRIDGEPORT—St. Ann Black Rock's Corner Store is now open for business! The Corner Store is packed with great Catholic treasures and gifts. A variety of crucifixes,… Read More ››

50 Years of Thanksgiving February 9th, 2015 - NEW CANAAN—February 10, 1965, was a cold, rainy, snowy and sleeting day. Deacon Bill Scheyd was worried that he might not make it to his ordination… Read More ››

House Speaker announces Pope Francis will address Congress February 5th, 2015 - WASHINGTON—House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced February 5 that Pope Francis will address a joint meeting of Congress September 24. The pontiff's "historic visit" would make… Read More ››

Unity in Diversity: Part II February 3rd, 2015 - When I told a friend of mine what I was going to write about in this blog post, she thanked me for telling her ahead… Read More ››

St. Jerome Youth group raises awareness, donations for the homeless February 3rd, 2015 - NORWALK—It may appear as though there is an epidemic of lost scarves locally as the colorful neckwear is springing up throughout many Norwalk locations, but… Read More ››

Bishop places Fr. Stephen DeLuca on Administrative Leave January 31st, 2015 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has placed Fr. Stephen DeLuca, a retired priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, on administrative leave and has removed his faculties… Read More ››

The forgotten plight of Native Americans January 29th, 2015 - When it comes to the harsh difficulties many Native Americans face every day, the saying “out of sight, out mind” hits home. Many people have… Read More ››

Unity in Diversity: Part I January 28th, 2015 - One of the best things about being a staff writer for the Fairfield County Catholic, both in print and online, is that I go to many… Read More ››

Notre Dame grads head to Winter Deaflympics in Russia January 27th, 2015 - SHELTON—Brothers Peter and Garrett Gintoli of Shelton, both graduates of Notre Dame High School in Fairfield, will participate in the 18th Winter Deaflympics to be… Read More ››

Bishop’s homily greeted enthusiastically at ecumenical gathering January 27th, 2015 - BRIDGEPORT—“Amens” and applause greeted Bishop Caggiano’s reflection at last Sunday’s “Unity in Diversity” service at St. John Episcopal Church in downtown Bridgeport. The “Week of… Read More ››