Articles By: Rose Brennan

Hundreds attend Lourdes retreat September 9th, 2024 - STAMFORD—Hundreds of people from Connecticut and New York came to St. Mary Parish to honor Our Lady of Lourdes with prayers, praise and petitions for… Read More ››

St. Vincent’s ‘pursuing excellence in healthcare’ September 6th, 2024 - BRIDGEPORT—When William M. Jennings took over at Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent’s Medical Center three years ago, he recalls that if a helicopter was landing at… Read More ››

‘Follow Me Home’ high school event set for September 21 September 4th, 2024 - NORWALK—Homecoming is often a treasured high school memory, with football games, dances and fun times for all. But on September 21, the Diocese of Bridgeport… Read More ››

Two Secular Franciscans make profession August 30th, 2024 - By Rose Brennan FAIRFIELD—It was a day of great joy for the Holy Spirit Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order on July 20, when Tracy… Read More ››

Polish Catholics celebrate heritage at Dożynki August 26th, 2024 - By Ron Kuzlik STAMFORD—Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Stamford celebrated its annual Dożynki, or Polish Harvest Festival, the weekend of August 17… Read More ››

Stamford native enters Dominican novitiate August 19th, 2024 - By Barbara Kelley, OP ADRIAN, Mich.— The Adrian Dominican Sisters formally received Sister Jamie Caporizo as a novice August 10 during a special ritual held… Read More ››

Sights and sounds of Italy at St. Ann Club Feast August 19th, 2024 - By Ron Kuzlik NORWALK—The St Ann Club of Norwalk celebrated its annual Italian Feast the weekend of July 25-28. The event was kicked off with… Read More ››

St. Rose to host Masses for suicide victims, aborted children in September August 16th, 2024 - By Joe Pisani NEWTOWN — Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Bridgeport in cooperation with St. Rose of Lima Parish will hold a Mass for… Read More ››

Solemnity of the Assumption Mass times in the Diocese of Bridgeport August 14th, 2024 - Join the Diocese of Bridgeport to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Thursday, August 15! The Assumption is a… Read More ››

Deacon Richard Kovacs, 81 August 13th, 2024 - DANBURY—Deacon Richard P. Kovacs, 81, passed away on August 11, 2024.He was 81 years of age. Kovacs was born on July 15, 1943 in Danbury… Read More ››

Discovering a new spiritual direction after Koinonia seminar August 12th, 2024 - BRIDGEPORT—Anna Weitzler recalls that when Father Ricardo Arganaraz prayed over her at a recent seminar at Our Lady of Good Counsel Chapel, she felt her… Read More ››

Lourdes retreat set for September 7 August 7th, 2024 - By Joe Pisani STAMFORD—David D’Andrea believes there have been miracles in his life. When he was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer, they told him he… Read More ››

Outdoor Music Festival on August 30 August 5th, 2024 - Join us on Friday, August 30 for an Outdoor Music Festival, hosted at St. Jude Parish, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe! The event will start with… Read More ››

‘A labor of love’: McCrory, Wallace retire after years of service August 5th, 2024 - By Emily Clark BRIDGEPORT—A tremendous blessing. An honor. A great privilege. These were phrases used by recent retirees Anne McCrory and Brian Wallace in reflecting… Read More ››

Annual men’s conference to offer ‘spiritual booster shot’ July 30th, 2024 - By Joe Pisani WEST HARTFORD, Conn.—Ken Santopietro has directed the Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference for 12 years, and he says it’s a “spiritual booster shot… Read More ››