Bishop's Appeal EIN: #06-0737923

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Help us make a lasting impact by spreading the word about the 2026 Bishop’s Appeal! Your voice can inspire others to support vital ministries that educate, serve, and strengthen our Catholic community. Share the mission with your family, friends, and parish—whether through conversations, social media, or parish groups—so we can reach our goal and continue God’s work in the Diocese of Bridgeport.

E-Mail the Bishop's Message

Email Bishop Caggiano's Appeal message (for Pastors)

Bishop Caggiano has prepared his "2026 Bishop’s Appeal Message" email to be sent by Pastors to parishioners and supporters throughout the Diocese (you can read the message here). We would like supporters to receive this message along with links to Appeal information and our giving page. If you could assist by emailing your own distribution lists, we would be most thankful!

How to send Bishop Caggiano's Appeal message
If you want to send regular email, submit your email address below and we'll send you a copy of the message. You can then forward the Bishop's message along to your distribution lists. Please check your spam if you don't see the message in your inbox.

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<div align="center"><a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/bishop-appeal/donate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-26802" src="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026logo-ENG.jpg" alt="" width="350" /></a></div>
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Bishop Caggiano's 2026 Bishop's Appeal Message
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<i><a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/bishops-appeal/home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="font-size:18px;">Read Bishop Caggiano's full message here</a></i>
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My dear friends,
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We have embarked on a remarkable journey of spiritual and pastoral renewal for our diocese. This renewal, called <strong>“The One,”</strong> unites us as one family, supporting and accompanying each other to transform lives.
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With a joyful and grateful heart, I invite you to support the <strong>2026 Bishop’s Appeal</strong>, which provides the resources to help people encounter Christ and grow in faith.
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<a style="color: #203466; font-weight: bold;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beNo6qb-IIM" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-26802" style="padding-bottom: 15px;" src="http://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-bishops-appeal-welcome.png" alt="" width="100%" /></a>
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To learn more, <a style="color: #203466; font-weight: bold;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beNo6qb-IIM" target="_blank" rel="noopener">watch this year’s 2026 Bishop’s Appeal video</a>.
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Thank you for your generosity and support. Let us pray together that the Holy Spirit will guide and bless our efforts, allowing this work of renewal to bear abundant fruit—not because of what we do, but because of His infinite grace.
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Thank you for your gift to the <strong>2026 Bishop’s Appeal</strong>. May God bless you abundantly.
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<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-26802" src="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2020-Bishop-Signature-web.jpg" alt="" />
Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano
Bishop of Bridgeport
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<a style="font-size: 18px; color: #203466; font-weight: bold;" href="http://bptdiocese.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/300543_Brochure_ENG_110724-Booklet-web.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the 2026 Bishop's Appeal Brochure</a>
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Click the green preview and send buttons down at the bottom to send out the message!

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Appeal Logo

Download hi-res image of Bishops Appeal 2026 logo (PNG format)

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E-Mail the Bishop's Message

Banners

To add a Bishop's Appeal 2026 Donation Banner, we recommend copying the HTML code blocks below, and then pasting it to where you'd like the banner to appear on your website.

1440x450 Banner (with donate button) - links to the Bishop's Appeal secure donation page.

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<img src="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/300543_GvCntrlWbBnr_1440x450_CLICK_011526-scaled.jpg" width="1440" height="450" />
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1440x450 Banner (no donate button) - links to the Bishop's Appeal secure donation page.

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Donation Link - links to the Bishop's Appeal secure donation page, no banner.

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<a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/bishops-appeal/donate" target="_blank">
Make A Donation
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E-Mail the Bishop's Message

Brochure

To make the 2026 Bishop's Appeal brochure available on your website, we recommend copying and then pasting this code block to the section of your website where you’d like the cover thumbnail and link to appear:

This code provides a 230 pixel wide cover photo and a link to the PDF version of the brochure, similar to what appears in the right panel of this website.

ENGLISH

<p style="font-size: 22px; text-align: center;">2026 BISHOP'S APPEAL BROCHURE</p>
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<a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/split-pdf-down-the-middle_FINAL-11-13-2025-remove-bleed-cropped.pdf" target="blank">
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<a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/split-pdf-down-the-middle_FINAL-11-13-2025-remove-bleed-cropped.pdf" target="blank">Download the 2026 Bishop's Appeal Brochure (PDF)
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ESPAÑOL

<p style="font-size: 22px; text-align: center;">FOLLETO DE APELACIÓN 2026</p>
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<a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/300543_Brochure_SPA_100325-3.pdf" target="blank">
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<a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/300543_Brochure_SPA_100325-3.pdf" target="blank">Descarga el Folleto 2026 (PDF)
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If you would like to provide just the link to the brochure, use the following:

ENGLISH

<a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/split-pdf-down-the-middle_FINAL-11-13-2025-remove-bleed-cropped.pdf" target="_blank">Download the 2026 Bishop's Appeal Brochure (PDF)</a>

ESPAÑOL

<a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/300543_Brochure_SPA_100325-3.pdf" target="_blank">Descarga el Folleto 2026 (PDF)</a>

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Video & Audio

There are three ways to add the Bishop's Appeal video content to your website: embedding the video(s) so they play directly on your website, providing a button that links to the Appeal video page, or posting the simple text link to the video page. Instructions for all three options are below.

1) Embed Appeal video(s) directly in your website
This option requires some knowledge of HTML. Below are the HTML embedding code blocks for each of our videos. Copy and then paste the code block to the section of your website where you’d like the video(s) to appear.

Welcome Video | 2026 Bishop's Appeal (English) (4:36)

<!-- 2026 Bishop's Appeal Welcome Video (English) Embed -->
<div style="text-align: center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56%;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" style="width:100%; height:100%; top:0; left:0; position:absolute;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgJHpsesFNA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"> <a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/bishops-appeal" target="_blank">Click here to visit the Bishop's Appeal Website</a><p>

Mensaje de bienvenida de la Campaña del Obispo de 2026 "Unidos en Cristo" (Español) (Español) (4:35)

<!-- 2026 Bishop's Appeal Welcome Video (Spanish) Embed -->
<div style="text-align: center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56%;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" style="width:100%; height:100%; top:0; left:0; position:absolute;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tb0GE7RhBoU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"> <a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/bishops-appeal" target="_blank">Haga clic aquí para visitar el sitio web de la Campaña del Obispo</a><p>

Conheça as pessoas com amor -- Mensagem de boas-vindas do bispo Caggiano | Apelo dos bispos de 2026 (Português) (6:59)

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<div style="text-align: center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding-bottom:56%;">
<iframe width="560" height="315" style="width:100%; height:100%; top:0; left:0; position:absolute;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1l0ZpWJRWBg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="text-align:center;"> <a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/bishops-appeal" target="_blank">Clique aqui para visitar o site do Bishop's Appeale</a><p>

2) Embed a ‘watch video’ button
If you’d like to provide a button that links to the Appeal’s video page, copy and then paste the code block to the section of your website where you’d like the button to appear.

<!-- 2026 Button and Link to videos -->
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/bishops-appeal/video/" target="_blank">
<img src="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-click-to-watch.jpg" />
</a>
</div>

3) Provide a link to the main video page
This is a basic link to the video page that can be placed on your website:

<a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/bishops-appeal/video/" target="_blank">
https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/bishops-appeal/video/</a>

There are two ways to add Bishop's Appeal audio content to your website: embedding the audio so it plays directly on your website, or posting the simple text link to the audio file. Instructions for both options are below.

1) Embed Appeal audio directly in your website
This option requires some knowledge of HTML. Below are the HTML embedding code blocks for each of our audio files. Copy and then paste the code block to the section of your website where you’d like the audio to appear.

2026 Bishops Appeal - Welcome from Bishop Caggiano (English) (6:58)

<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18B6dlXyEBKIZOU0lw501D0699fgP68DM/view?usp=drive_link" frameborder="0" ></iframe>
2026 Bishop's Appeal - Welcome From Bishop Caggiano

2) Provide a link directly to the audio file
Advanced users can download and use the file(s) to present the audio in a manner compatible with their web environment.

<a href="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Bishops-Appeal-2026-EDIT-25_1215a-ENGLISH-Audio-Only.mp3" target="_blank">
2026 Bishop's Appeal - Welcome From Bishop Caggiano</a>

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QR Code

Add the following QR Code to your website. The QR Code links to 2026BishopsAppeal.org, the Bishop's Appeal home page

<img src="https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/12242025-bishops-appeal-qr.png">

If you'd like to copy / paste the QR code into a document or promotional materials, download this Word file that contains the code.

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Ministry Vignettes Library

Appeal Ministry Vignettes for Parish Bulletins
These Appeal Ministry Vignettes are designed to be shared in Parish Bulletins.

You can download all 20 vignettes in a single file:

Parish Bulletins (PDF)Parish Bulletins (DOCX)

Or download individual vignettes here:

Recommended Bulletin Weekend:

January 31-February 1

Spread the Word

Email Bishop Caggiano's Appeal message (for Pastors)

Appeal Logo

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Brochure

Video & Audio

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Ministry Vignettes Library

1. Supporting the Bishop’s Appeal Unites Us as One with Christ!

2. Supporting Vocations: A Call Answered

3. Lent: A Journey of Hope

4. Young Adults United in Christ!

5. Accompanying Neighbors in Need

6. Ambassadors: Sharing Faith, Building Community

7. Formed to Serve: Supporting Our Deacons

8. St. Luke Guild: Supporting Those Who Serve

9. Walking Together in Faith Through Accompaniment

10. Celebrate Priesthood This Father’s Day

11. Supporting Vocations: St. Andrew Dinner with Bishop Caggiano

12. Formed by the Word, Sent on Mission

13. Young Adult Faith in Action

14. Accompanying One Another in Hope

15. Bringing Christ to Those Most in Need

16. Strengthening Parishes and Schools Through the Seton Collaborative

17. Answering God’s Call to Serve

18. Apologetics: Strengthening Faith for Today’s World

19. Celebrating Vocations: Saying “Yes” to God’s Call

20. Gratitude for Your Support of the Bishop’s Appeal

1. Supporting the Bishop’s Appeal Unites Us as One with Christ!

2. Seminarian Spotlight

3. Lent: A Journey of Hope

4. Young Adult Spotlight: Emma Ratnaval

5. New Covenant Center

6. Holy Week

7. Ambassadors: Sharing Faith, Building Community!

8. Supporting Our Deacons

9. Mary, Mother of the Church, Pray for Us

10. St. Luke Guild: Tom Walsh

11. Growing One in Christ

12. Celebrate Priesthood This Father’s Day

13. Supporting Vocations

14. Formed By the Word, Sent on Mission!

15. Young Adult Faith in Action

16. Ministry Spotlight: Peace in the Storm

17. Pastoral Companions Program: Lisa Sheehan

18. Seton Collab

19. Dioconate Spotlight: Andres Grajales

20. Apologetics: Strengthening Faith for Today’s World

21. National Vocations Awareness Week

22. Thanksgiving

23. Birth of our Savior

24. Diocese of Bridgeport Gives Thanks for You

Biblioteca de Viñetas del Ministerio

1. ¡Apoyar la campaña del obispo nos une como uno solo con Cristo!

2. Apoyando las vocaciones: Un llamado respondido

3. La Cuaresma: Un camino de esperanza

4. ¡Jóvenes adultas unidas en Cristo!

5. Acompañando a los vecinos necesitados

6. Embajadores: Compartiendo la fe, construyendo comunidad

7. Formados para servir: apoyando a nuestros diáconos

8. Cofradía de San Lucas: apoyando a quienes sirven

9. Caminando juntos en la fe mediante el acompañamiento

10. Celebremos el sacerdocio en este Día del Padre

11. Apoyando las vocaciones: Cena Called by Name, St. Andrew con el Obispo Caggiano

12. Formados por la Palabra, enviados en misión

13. La fe de los jóvenes adultos en acción

14. Acompañándonos unos a otros en la esperanza

15. Llevando a Cristo a quienes más lo necesitan

16. Fortaleciendo parroquias y escuelas a través del Seton Collaborative

17. Respondiendo al llamado de Dios a servir

18. Apologética: fortaleciendo la fe para el mundo de hoy

19. Celebrando las vocaciones: Decir “Sí” al llamado de Dios

20. Gratitud por su apoyo a la Campaña del Obispo

1. ¡Apoyar la campaña del obispo nos une como uno solo con Cristo!

2. Protagonista del seminario

3. La Cuaresma: Un camino de esperanza

4. Protagonista del Ministerio para Jóvenes Adultos: Emma Ratnaval

5. Enfoque en las organizaciones benéficas católicas

6. Semana Santa

7. Ambassadors: Sharing Faith, BuildEnfoque del Ministerio – Programa de Embajadores (Cate Gosselin)