Articles By: Rose Brennan

Fairfield U: nearly $1B annual economic impact March 15th, 2023 - FAIRFIELD—The total annual economic impact of Fairfield University is more than $987 million, according to the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges (CCIC) 2023 Economic Impact… Read More ››

Fr. Horan Gives Antiracism Lecture at SHU March 21 March 14th, 2023 - FAIRFIELD- Join Sacred Heart University in welcoming Father Dan Horan, OFM, for an installment of its continued Contemporary Catholic Conversation series. The lecture is titled… Read More ››

Sacred Beauty: Praying with the faithful across the globe March 14th, 2023 - How do you go from praying with the faithful here in the diocese and the surrounding area, to praying with believers on every continent, all… Read More ››

Catholic Academy of Stamford: Continuing the legacy of Catholic education March 14th, 2023 - By Jen Hanley STAMFORD— Although the Catholic Academy of Stamford (CAS) was opened six years ago, its roots run deep in the Stamford community and… Read More ››

Sam A. Cingari, Jr., 92 March 13th, 2023 - Sam (Salvatore ) A. Cingari, Jr., a devoted family man, Founder, Partner and Chief Financial Officer of Grade A Markets and the Cingari Family ShopRite of… Read More ››

Healthcare Workers Mass set for March 12 March 10th, 2023 - By Brian D. Wallace BRIDGEPORT—Father Peter Le Jacq, M.D., a Maryknoll priest and physician, will be the featured speaker at the 27th Annual Mass for Catholic… Read More ››

St. Sebastian Basketball League finals on March 11 March 10th, 2023 - DANBURY- The first-ever Diocese of Bridgeport school basketball league's season is drawing to a close. Be sure to catch the finals in person tomorrow, March… Read More ››

The ‘Scrutinies:’ What’s next for our catechumens? March 9th, 2023 - The Rite of Election, held February 26 at St. Augustine Cathedral, was a blessed event. The Cathedral was filled to capacity with catechumens, candidates, sponsors,… Read More ››

‘Irish Night’ fundraiser for Koinonia set for March 17 March 9th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT- Join the Koinonia John the Baptist for an "Irish Night" fundraiser gala on March 17, St. Patrick's Day! The event will begin with Mass… Read More ››

Campaign to Oppose Assisted Suicide March 8th, 2023 - HARTFORD– The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference will take its message against assisted suicide through various media platforms to oppose legislation that will tear apart… Read More ››

CAS honors veterans year-round March 8th, 2023 - By Jen Hanley and John Agostino STAMFORD—The month of November is usually designated as a time to honor U.S. veterans. But at the Catholic Academy… Read More ››

‘Set apart, not above’: The call to eternal priesthood March 7th, 2023 - By Rose Brennan BRIDGEPORT—Priests may come and go, but throughout the generations, the institution of the priesthood endures. And a new podcast from the Diocese… Read More ››

Bishop invites ministers to reignite Catholic faith March 7th, 2023 - By Kathy-Ann Gobin STAMFORD - A provocative conversation and an invitation to reignite the Catholic faith through evangelization was led by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano… Read More ››

USCCB Guidelines on fasting, abstinence March 6th, 2023 - Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. For… Read More ››

Father Thomas Elliott, CSC, 82 March 6th, 2023 - NOTRE DAME, Ind. – Father Thomas Frances Elliott, CSC, 82, died at Holy Cross House, Notre Dame, Ind. on February 20, 2023 after a short… Read More ››