Articles By: Renee Stamatis

World must realize common humanity or fall apart February 4th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY—The world must begin to realize its shared humanity in order to live peacefully, otherwise it risks falling apart in endless conflicts, Pope Francis… Read More ››

Young adults become disciples of Christ at ‘the Crossroads’ February 4th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—When Alex Soucy and his friend Travis Moran got on the bus for Philadelphia to attend Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in 2015, they never… Read More ››

Applications for FIF youth grants are live February 1st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—As St. John Paul II said of young people, “The Church needs your energies, your enthusiasm, your youthful ideals, in order to make the Gospel… Read More ››

Keep fighting, pro-life advocates told marchers February 1st, 2021 - WASHINGTON—Although the 2021 March for Life was far different from the previous 47 annual marches to protest the Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion, organizers and… Read More ››

National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 28 January 26th, 2021 - WASHINGTON—The on-site evening program for the January 28 National Prayer Vigil for Life will take place at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the… Read More ››

National Prayer Vigil for Life January 26th, 2021 - WASHINGTON—For 47 years, people of all faiths, denominations, races and backgrounds have gone to Washington to march for life and stand against abortion. Thousands of… Read More ››

‘Together Strong’: Local March for Life Draws Faithful Supporters January 25th, 2021 - TRUMBULL—Recognizing the power of praying the rosary and the on-going movement to repeal Roe v. Wade, parishioners from the Diocese of Bridgeport and beyond gathered… Read More ››

Sacred Scripture needs to be respected and valued January 25th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY—In preparation for the Sunday of the Word of God January 24, the Vatican issued recommendations for the day as well as reminders on… Read More ››

God calls us to conversion at every stage of life January 25th, 2021 - ROME—In his catechesis ahead of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis took his cue from the day’s Gospel (Mk 1:14-20), in which Jesus begins… Read More ››

Verify before sharing ‘news,’ pope says January 25th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY—In the age of instant communications and fake news, journalists—like everyone else—need to recover the practice of going out and verifying information before they… Read More ››

Regina Pacis Academy begins Catholic Schools Week with Celebration of Patronal Feast Day January 21st, 2021 - NORWALK—Regina Pacis Academy will be celebrating our inaugural Regina Pacis Day, our Patronal feast day, on the first day of Catholic Schools Week, Monday, January… Read More ››

Pope to Biden: foster peace and reconciliation January 21st, 2021 - Pope Francis opened his message to U.S. President Joe Biden saying, "On the occasion of your inauguration as the fourty-sixth President of the United States… Read More ››

St. Mark School Increases Focus on Student Well-Being Amid COVID-19 January 20th, 2021 - STRATFORD—St. Mark School in Stratford is pleased to announce that amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has increased its emphasis on student well-being. This year,… Read More ››

A scientist whose faith sustains her and inspires others January 20th, 2021 - BROOKFIELD—As her 80th birthday approaches, Dr. Barbara Ina Anderson, a research scientist and longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Brookfield, looks back on her… Read More ››

‘9 Days for Life’ novena for protection of human life January 19th, 2021 - WASHINGTON—Catholics across the country are invited to take part in the "9 Days for Life" novena January 21-29 for the protection of human life. Each… Read More ››