Bishop’s Appeal News
Appeal Provides for Clergy Formation and Support April 27th, 2024 - By Joe Pisani BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano says one of the most important goals of the 2024…
Fairfield couple promotes Appeal March 29th, 2024 - FAIRFIELD—During the troubled times in which we live, Morgan Mooney believes we are stronger as Catholics if…
Greenwich couple returns to co-chair Appeal February 29th, 2024 - GREENWICH—When Jim O’Neill and Paula Summa were asked to once again lead the Bishop’s Appeal, they said…
Bishop launches 2024 diocesan appeal January 29th, 2024 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano recently launched the 2024 Bishop’s Appeal, encouraging the faithful to “unite as One…
Celebrating Parish Partnership October 12th, 2023 - NEW CANAAN— Parishioners from across the Diocese of Bridgeport gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of collaboration through…
Donors to Bishop’s Appeal Share Vision September 16th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—As Director of the Bishop’s Appeal, Pamela S. Rittman has met many people who want to support…
Bishop’s Appeal 2023 | September Letter September 12th, 2023 - Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am grateful to all who have made their commitment to…
Many Parishes Exceed Goals in Bishop’s Appeal August 2nd, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—In challenging economic times, parishioners have demonstrated their generosity in giving to the 2023 Bishop’s Appeal, “One…
Appeal enhances ministry and community May 15th, 2023 - Fairfield County Catholic is pleased to publish this interview with Monsignor Robert Weiss, pastor of St. Rose…
Paying forward Catholic education May 15th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—Catholic education can lay a moral foundation that will last a lifetime. And no one is a…
Appeal Vice Chairs stress campaign’s importance February 21st, 2023 - By Joe Pisani FAIRFIELD—When Morgan Mooney was in middle school in New Canaan, she and 10 other…
“One in Christ” Video sets Bishop’s Appeal Theme January 23rd, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—The diocese has released “One in Christ, ” the new video to launch the 2023 Bishop’s Appeal…
Bishop launches ‘One in Christ’ 2023 appeal January 20th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT — Bishop Frank J. Caggiano launched the 2023 Bishop’s Appeal with the theme “One in Christ,”…News From Past Appeals
Help the Appeal Reach Its Goal June 24th, 2021 - The following is a message from Bishop Frank Caggiano: — We have had good news lately with…
St. Jude lives Gospel message in its Annual Catholic Appeal effort June 18th, 2021 - MONROE—The response of the parishioners of St. Jude Parish in Monroe is emblematic of the hope and…
ACA supports bishop’s ‘Call to Renewal’ June 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The 2021 ARISE Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) has passed the 50 percent mark with $5 million pledged… ACA supports bishop’s ‘Call to Renewal’ June 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—The “ARISE” 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) is off to an encouraging start with $2.9 million pledged…
ACA co-chairs ‘Arise’ to the challenge June 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—For both the Melaragnos and the Murphys, leadership of the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal, the pandemic has… ACA looks to year of recovery & renewal June 18th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—“Arise” is the theme for the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA), which launches in all parishes on…
Parishes step up participation in ACA May 7th, 2021 - During the COVID-19 lockdown, Father Norbert Siwinski O.F.M., pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Bridgeport,…
Investing in their faith and future October 27th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Putting two boys through Catholic school is a labor of love for Janet and Sergio Bran of Bridgeport. It’s also a sacrifice they’re willing to make because they want their sons to carry the gift of Catholic faith throughout their lives. Eight-year-old Alexander and 13-year-old Sebastian…
‘Emergency Funds’ seeks to raise $1.5 million October 27th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has appealed to Catholics in the Diocese of Bridgeport to raise $1.5 million as part of the Annual Catholic Emergency Appeal because of an increased demand for services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused “continuing uncertainty and suffering.” “In…
Bishop asks all to step up to support ACA September 30th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano is asking Catholics throughout the diocese for help in closing the $1.5 million gap between current Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) resources and the increasing needs of people as a result of the pandemic. The bishop said in time of unprecedented crisis and much uncertainty…
Bringing Christ to the sick and dying September 10th, 2020 - NORWALK—Every day, Father Paul Sankar, chaplain at Norwalk Hospital, sees opportunities for Catholics to come back to…
Retired executive reaches out to faithful, one phone call at a time August 30th, 2020 - After retiring as director of sales and marketing for Eli Lilly and Company 15 years ago, Ford…
Diocese names new Chief Development Officer July 10th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Joseph Gallagher of Armonk, New York, has been named chief development officer of the Diocese of Bridgeport.…
Emergency appeal leads to strong response May 30th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Response to the emergency needs outlined in this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal has been strong, personal and…
Bishop re-launches Annual Appeal April 30th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—On April 20, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano sent a letter to the faithful throughout the diocese announcing…