Many Parishes Exceed Goals in Bishop’s AppealAugust 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 communityMay 15th, 2023-Fairfield County Catholic is pleased to publish this interview with Monsignor Robert Weiss, pastor of St. Rose…
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 challengeJune 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 & renewalJune 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 ACAMay 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 futureOctober 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 millionOctober 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 ACASeptember 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 dyingSeptember 10th, 2020-NORWALK—Every day, Father Paul Sankar, chaplain at Norwalk Hospital, sees opportunities for Catholics to come back to…
Diocese names new Chief Development OfficerJuly 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 responseMay 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 AppealApril 30th, 2020-BRIDGEPORT—On April 20, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano sent a letter to the faithful throughout the diocese announcing…