Welcome to the directory of bible studies for Catholic Parishes in Fairfield County. These bible studies are open to everyone. To add or change listings, please email Renee at: rstamatis@diobpt.org.
Luke 24:45 – Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
The following are Bible Study groups and resources available throughout the diocese.
Bethel
St. Mary Parish
26 Dodgingtown Road | Bethel, CT
Time: First Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm
Contact: Rick Lawlor
Tel: 203.470.8084
Email: RLawlor22@comcast.net
Bridgeport
St. Andrew Parish
435 Anton Street | Bridgeport, CT
Has Adult Bible Study on Saturday morning 10:00-11:30 am 6 weeks in the Fall, and 6 weeks in the Spring.
Contact: Jeannie Bisson to register or for more information.
Tel: 203.374.6171
St. Charles Borromeo Parish
391 Ogden Street | Bridgeport, CT 06608
We have a Bible study (Spanish), taught by Father Javier from April 19 to July 19 every Friday at 8:00 pm after Mass in the basement of St. George Parish.
Every year has a different schedule.
Contact: Javier Barreneche
Email: Javier@stcharlesbridgeport.org
St. Mary Parish
25 Sherman Street | Bridgeport, CT
Youth Bible study contact: Nancy Alvarez-Torres
Tel: 203.260.9572
Email: Alvarezn@optonline.net
Brookfield
St. Joseph’s Church
163 Whisconier Road | Brookfield, CT
WRAP (Women’s Reflection and Prayer) is a Catholic Bible Study that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussions that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Tuesday’s at 7:15 pm to 9:00 pm in the Parish Center.
Please consult the website for updated schedules: www.stjosephbrookfield.com
Contact: For more information call the Parish Office: 203.775.1035
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church
138 Candlewood Lake Road | Brookfield, CT
Jesus Revealed Study: From Alpha to Omega: A Study of Christ in Scripture will deepen your knowledge through expert Biblical exegesis on the person of Jesus Christ from Genesis to Revelation
Times: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm until June 26 and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am until June 28
Contact: Mary Ellen Tiernan
Tel: 203.775.5117, Ext. 215
Email: metiernan@stmarguerite.org
Danbury
Sacred Heart of Jesus
46 Stone Street | Danbury, CT 06801
Our current Bible Study meets on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm in the Church Hall. They will not be meeting every week during the summer, so please call to confirm the schedule with the parish bulletin at www.sacredheartdanbury.org, or call the parish office at 203.748.9029.
Contact: Debbie – Administrative Assistant
Tel: 203.748.9029
St. Gregory the Great
85 Great Plain Road | Danbury, CT 06810
At St Gregory the Great Parish we have two different programs for Bible Study.
Walking with Purpose on Wednesday morning at 10:00 am
Ascension Press on Wednesday at 7:00 pm and on Thursday at 1:00 pm. This year we are doing, The Acts of the Apostles.
Tel: 203.797.0222
Email: office@stgregdanbury.org
St. Peter Parish
104 Main Street | Danbury, CT 06810
Times: Wednesdays 1:00-2:30pm
Contact: Father Bernardo Rodriguez
Phone: 203.743.2707
Email: b.rodriguez@snet.net
Darien
St. John Parish
1986 Post Road | Darien, CT
Wednesday Evening Group: This groups meets 7-8:30 pm in the Conservatory in the basement of the Church and will resume in the Fall.
Email: Rose.Lotocky@stjohndarien.org
St. Thomas More Parish
374 Middlesex Road | Darien, CT
We will be reading, praying and continuing study of the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah—one of the three ”Writing Prophets”. All are welcome. Just come with a Bible.
Times: Tuesday Mornings, 9:30-11:00 am in the Rectory Annex. Group will resume in September 2024. Visit stmdarienct.org/bible for latest information.
Contact: Group is led by Maryann Knag, MAT MAR, a trained Catholic Scripture scholar
Tel: 203.213.4809
Email: mmknag@aol.com
Fairfield
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
545 Stratfield Road | Fairfield, CT
As announced in our bulletin.
Tel: 203.333.9065
St. Pius X Catholic Church
834 Brookside Drive | Fairfield, CT
Join one of our many small groups or communities that happen throughout the week!
Contact: Paola Peña, Director of Evangelization
Tel: 203.3255.6134, ext. 15
Email: ppena@st-pius.org
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
1719 Post Road | Fairfield, CT
Faith Formation and Bible Study
For updated study information visit: www.stthomasfairfield.com/bible-study
No prior bible study experience is needed.
Times: Wednesday evenings, 7:00 pm
Contact: Jennifer Romano
Tel: 203.255.1097
Email: stthomasfairfieldfaith@gmail.com
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
1719 Post Road | Fairfield, CT
Faith Formation and Bible Study
For updated study information visit: www.stthomasfairfield.com/bible-study
No prior bible study experience is needed.
Times: Wednesday evenings, 7:00 pm
Contact: Jennifer Romano
Tel: 203.255.1097
Email: stthomasfairfieldfaith@gmail.com
Georgetown
Sacred Heart Parish
30 Church Street, PO Box 388 | Georgetown, CT
Men’s Ministry: Meets Saturdays at 7:00–8:30 am in Pryor-Hubbard Hall, on the Sacred Heart Church campus, 30 Church Street, Georgetown. We know it’s early, but it’s time well spent that won’t get in the way of family time. There are a lot of distractions in today’s world that can make it difficult being the men God calls us to be. Guided by scripture (and fueled by coffee and donuts), the members of the Sacred Heart and St. Patrick Men’s Ministry uses weekly Scripture readings to discuss the daily challenges in our Christian walk, how God can help us each day, and how we can support and encourage each other. Topics we’ve covered include: Faith, Family, Work, Discipleship and Dealing with Failure. Our primary mission is to help men enrich their relationship with Jesus Christ and apply their faith to their daily lives.
Women’s Faith Group: Meets every other Wednesday from 6:00-7:15 pm in Mercy Hall on the St. Patrick Church Campus. The purpose of the group is to meditate on the word of God and to look for ways to apply it to our daily lives as mothers, sisters, grandmothers, friends, as beloved children of God. It is a time for spiritual growth, for sharing our experiences as women, for strengthening our faith and for supporting one another in our spiritual life’s journey.
Bible Study and Spiritual Exercises/Retreats: Father Walsh offers regular Bible Study (recently the Gospel of John) session by Zoom and beginning in the fall a combination of classroom and Zoom.
We also offer various devotional opportunities throughout the year, such as a 30-Day book retreat for a Eucharistic Revival, and Consecration to Jesus through Mary using 33-Days to Morning Glory and True Devotion to Mary, in which participants meet weekly and Fr. Walsh provides context, commentary and answers questions.
Contact: Sally Archer
Tel: 203.544.8345
Email: Information@sacredheart-stpat.org
Greenwich
Sacred Heart Parish
38 Gold Street | Greenwich, CT 06830
Bible Study every Thursday from 4:00-5:00 pm
Tel: 203.531.8730
Email: sacredheartgrn@optonline.net
St. Michael Parish
469 North Street | Greenwich, CT
Contact: Mary Ellen
Tel: 203.859.4000, Ext. 167
Email: MTiernan@gcsct.org
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Tuesday’s from 9:30 am – 11:30 am or 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Contact: Andrea Hickman
Tel: 203.859.4000, Ext. 167
Andrea_hickman@me.com
The Men’s Ministry’s purpose is to develop a brotherhood of men parishioners in the journey of seeking the Lord while being a busy head of family.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)
Join fellow parishioners to read God’s word, discuss its teachings, and reflect how to apply these to our daily lives
Times: the 3rd Saturday of every month from 8:00 am to 9:15 am at the back of the Parish in the St. Raphael room which includes group prayer and coffee break.
Contact: Fr. Richard Murphy
Email: frMurphy@diobpt.org
The Men’s Ministry is on summer break until Saturday September 21st (3rd Saturday of the month)
Subsequent meetings will be: October 19, November 16 and December 14th (2nd Saturday of the month)
St. Mary Parish
178 Greenwich Ave. | Greenwich, CT
Contact: Jan Jepsen Montana
Tel: 917.992.1218
Email: jmjllc2010@optonline.net
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Tuesday’s from 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Contact: Jan Jepsen Montana
Email: jmjllc2010@optonline.net
Monroe
St. Jude Parish
707 Monroe Turnpike | Monroe, CT
Walking with Purpose: Discovering our Dignity, a study of women in the Bible
Time: Wednesdays from 6–7:30 pm, beginning September 25th or Fridays from 9:30 – 11:00 am, beginning September 27th
Contact: To sign up, or if you have questions, please contact Jessica Iannotta
Email: Jessica.iannotta@stjuderc.com
New Canaan
St. Aloysius Parish
40 Maple Street | New Canaan, CT | Parish Center (Maple Street Dining Room; please enter through the kitchen door which is closest to the parking lot)
Men’s Fellowship & Bible Study on Saturday mornings. Open to all. Light breakfast & fellowship 7:30 am – 8:30 am. Bible Study 8:30 am – 9:30 am.
All are welcome. No bible study experience necessary.
Contact: Bob Mantilia
Tel: 203.414.1500
Email: Robertmantilia@yahoo.com
Women’s Bible Study—a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Tuesday’s from 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Contact: Mary Ellen Kranzlin
Email: wbs@starcc.com
New Fairfield
St. Edward the Confessor
21 Brush Hill Rd. | New Fairfield, CT
Tuesday afternoons in the Church Hall 2:00-3:30 pm
Tuesday evenings on Zoom 7:00-8:30 pm
Wednesday evenings in the church hall 7:00-8:30 pm
Contact: Carol Zinser
Email: carol.zinser@stedwardchurch.org to receive a Zoom link
Newtown
St. Rose of Lima Parish
38 Church Hill Rd. | Newtown, CT | Religious Education Office
Times: Friday’s at 10:30 am
Contact: Blanca Sheehan
Tel: 203.426.3253
Email: Parishsecretary@strosechurch.com
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Wednesday’s from 10:00 am – 11:45 am or Tuesday’s from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Contact: Diane Lavin
Email: dianelavin@hotmail.com
Norwalk
St. Jerome Parish
23 Half Mile Road | Norwalk, CT
Contact: Father David Blanchfield
Tel: 203.847.5349
Women’s Scripture—for those wishing to receive an invite to the Wednesday Zoom, please contact Nicole Tobin at ndtobin@yahoo.com.
The Gospel of John—Sessions last one hour with video and Q & A. Please email the office for a Zoom invite. If you need a study guide, please let the office know.
Times: Monday evenings, 7:15-8:15 pm starting October 12 via Zoom
Email: office@stjeromenorwalk.org
St. Joseph and St. Ladislaus Parish
25 Cliff Street | Norwalk, CT
Times: 8:00 am Español
Marian Biblical Workshop. Taller Bíblico Mariano.
St. Matthew Parish
216 Scribner Avenue | Norwalk, CT
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Time: Tuesday’s from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm—October Fall Session & January Winter Session
Contact: Noelle Vasquez, Lead Coordinator with questions/registration and information
Email: WWP.StMatthewNorwalk@gmail.com
St. Philip Parish
1 Father Conlon Place | Norwalk, CT
Contact: Father Sudhir D’Souza
Tel: 203.847.4549
Email: frsdsouza@stphilipnorwalk.org
Ridgefield
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish
520 Ridgebury Road | Ridgefield, CT
Fall 2024 Bible Study Awakening at Lourdes: How an Unanswered Prayer Healed Our Family and Restored Our Faith
Contact: Cathy Davis
Tel: 203.456.6233 or 203.209.2689
Contact: Tina Schwartz
Tel: 203.438.9153
WFM meets Thursdays directly after 8:30 am Mass until 11:30 am in McKeon Hall during the school year
Coffee Chat
First Thursday of the month. Join us for brunch, fellowship and a discussion.
St. Mary Parish
55 Catoonah Avenue | Ridgefield, CT
Women’s Ministry Bible Study: This weekly bible study is part of a diocesan pilot program originating from the St. Jerome Guild. We will focus on the upcoming Sunday’s readings, utilizing the commentary, The Word of the Lord, by John Bergsma. We will also use lectio divina (Ignatian imaginative prayer) as we study the gospel. The format is such that women can attend as they are able, as each week is its own lesson. Please contact us for further information.
Location: St. Mary’s
Time: Thursday mornings from 10-11:30 am
Contact: Marilyn Kain at kainma56@gmail.com
Scripture Study: This weekly study hosts two separate studies a year-one starting in September and another starting in January
Location: St. Mary’s
Time: Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm
Contact: Beverly Scott bscott@scottassociatesllc.com
Riverside
St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes Parish
4 Riverside Avenue | Riverside, CT
Times: Thursdays 10:00 – 11:30 am from October-April
See parish website at www.stc-sta.org/walking-with-purpose for more details.
Tel: 203.637.3661
Website: www.stc-sta.org
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Thursdays from 10:00-11:30 am from October-April
Email: wwpstcathct@gmail.com
Shelton
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish
50 Donovan Lane | Shelton, CT
Times: Thursdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tel: Parish office 203.924.4929
Email: Stmamar380@yahoo.com
Website: www.stmmshelton.org
Stamford
The Basilica of St. John the Evangelist
279 Atlantic Street | Stamford, CT
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Tuesday’s at 9:30 am
Contact: Rosa Federici
Email: rfederici2010@gmail.com
Church of the Holy Spirit
403 Scofieldtown Road | Stamford, CT
Times: Tuesdays 9:30 am – 11:30 am and Thursdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Contact: Karen Pritchard
Email: Karendpritchard@gmail.com
Path to Peace, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Thursday’s at 9:30 am or 7:00 pm (October – May)
Contact: Karen Pritchard
Email: secretary@holyspiritstamford.org
Wednesday Morning Scripture Study
Wednesdays 8:30 am – 11:00 am (October – May)
Contact: Kathy Mariska
Email: secretary@holyspiritstamford.org
Our Lady Star of the Sea
1200 Shippan Avenue | Stamford, CT
Times: Saturday’s, 7:30 am
Contact: Amanda Day
Email: olssevangelization@gmail.com
Shippan Men’s Christian Fellowship: All Christian men are welcome. The goal of the Fellowship is to help one another find Christ in our lives and become better men (better fathers, better husbands, better professionals, better friends). We reflect on the Sacred Scriptures, pray and share recent spiritual consolations and desolation.
Christian Meditation: (this is for men and women): centering prayer (or contemplative prayer, prayer of quiet, prayer of the Cloud, meditation, etc.) as taught by the Cistercian monks from St. Joseph Abbey up in Spencer, MA over the last 40 years. We get together, talk about it briefly about this form of prayer, practice it (30-40 min. in absolute silence), and then share with one another if we feel like it
St. Mary/St. Benedict
21 Benedict’s Circle | Stamford, CT
Times: Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Email: Myparish@optonline.net
Parish of St. Cecilia – Saint Gabriel
1184 Newfield Avenue | Stamford, CT
The CHOSEN—Season 4: Don’t Miss it! Tuesday Zoom Bible Study Group—See the life of Jesus through the eyes of the people that walked on earth with him—the disciples, Mary, His Mother, and Pharisees!
If you’ve been watching along, or even if you haven’t, here’s your chance to view Season 4 with our upcoming bible study group. Great discussions follow each week’s video. Don’t worry if you haven’t seen Seasons 1-3, it’s easy to follow, as I’m sure you’ve read much of the story already. But, once you begin watching, you’ll want to ‘binge-watch’ from the beginning.
The series is set against the backdrop of Roman and Jewish oppression and offers an intimate look at Jesus’ teachings and ministry with a more recent flair added. The production quality of the series is impressive and liberties have been taken, where necessary, to “fill-in-the-blanks.” It is truly a wonderful way to bring the bible to life.
This bible study is a FREE 8-week course – no book to purchase, no reading and no homework.
Join us only via Zoom. Every Tuesday for 8 weeks starting June 25, 2024, at 7:00 pm (Please note this bible study is NOT AVAILABLE IN PERSON.)
In person Bible study will resume in the Fall.
Contact: Vicki Alton to register or for more information. Registration is necessary in order to receive the weekly ZOOM link.
Tel: 203.561.3558
Email: VickiA@optonline.net
St. Leo
24 Roxbury Road | Stamford, CT
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Thursday’s at 7:00 pm
Contact: Bonnie Tuite
Email: BonnieTuite3@gmail.com
St. Maurice
358 Glenbrook Rd. | Stamford, CT
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: The next session is in the Fall, start date/time TBD
Contact: Linda Nardozza
Email: Lin714@aol.com
Stratford
Our Lady of Peace Parish
230 Park Blvd. | Stratford, CT
Times: Wednesday’s at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall
Contact: Parish Office
Tel: 203.377.4863, Ext. 10
Email: Ourlady@sbcglobal.net
St. James Parish
2110 Main St. | Stratford, CT
Contact: Betsy Redgate
Tel: 203.375.5887
Email: betsy.redgate@stjct.org
Website: www.Stjamesstratford.com
St. Mark Parish
500 Wigwam Lane | Stratford, CT
Website: www.stmarkstratford.org
Trumbull
Christ the King
4700 Madison Avenue | Trumbull, CT 06611
Bible Study
Times: Fridays at 9:45 am starting in September
Contact: Parish Office
Tel: 203.268.8695
Email: office@christthekingtrumbull.org
St. Catherine of Siena
220 Shelton Road | Trumbull, CT
Walking with Purpose, a women’s Catholic Bible study, aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges and struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.
Times: Monday’s at 7:00 pm or Friday’s at 10:00 am
Email: Mrciardiello@gmail.com
St. Stephen Parish
6849 Main Street | Trumbull, CT
Times: Mondays 9:45 am, Thursdays 7:00 pm
Contact: Parish Office or talk to one of the priests after Mass
Tel: 203.268.6217
St. Theresa Parish
5301 Main Street | Trumbull, CT
Times: 9:15 am weekly
Contact: Maryann 203.767.9566 or Maribeth 203.445.1802
Email: Sttheresaparish@snet.net
Young Adult Bible Study (ages 18-35)
Times: Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in the Parish Center basement
Contact: Theresa
Email: Raytar.theresa@gmail.com
St. Joseph Center
6488 Main Street | Trumbull, CT
We will be reading, praying and discussing the Book of Numbers, followed by the King David cycle of stories in the Old Testament. All are welcome. Just come with a Bible.
Times: Monday Afternoons, 1:30-3:00 pm in the former Adult Daycare Room, ground floor of the Education Bldg. Enter through the main entrance, sign in and they will direct you to the room.
Contact: Group is led by Maryann Knag MAT MAR, a trained Catholic Scripture scholar.
Tel: 203.213.4809
Email: Mmknag@aol.com
Westport
St. Luke Parish
49 Turkey Hill Road | Westport, CT
First and third Tuesday at 7:00 pm
Tel: 203.227.7245
Email: officeadmin@stlukewestport.org
Wilton
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
229 Danbury Road | Wilton, CT
Time: Tuesdays 9:00 am at the Parish Center
Contact: Deacon Tom McManus for the morning meeting
Tel: 203.762.7142
Email: Tjmcpa123@sbcglobal.net
Time: Tuesdays 7:00 pm at the Parish Center
Contact: Tim Dineen for the evening meeting
Tel: 203.762.7674
Walking With Purpose for Middle School Girls
BLAZE is the Walking with Purpose ministry for middle-school-aged girls. The mission of BLAZE is to use Scripture to speak truth into the hearts of young girls who are bombarded by lies about their true worth and beauty. Each week, participants will be led through an ice breaker activity and a short lesson based on a lie found in the world and a truth found in Scripture. The girls will also leave with a small take-home gift which corresponds with the lesson. You can also learn more about the BLAZE ministry at walkingwithpurpose.com/blaze.
Walking With Purpose for High School Girls
Contact: Maggie Kelly for more information
Email: kmaggiechris@gmail.com
