My dear friends in Christ, for the last year, we have faced an unprecedented time that has dramatically changed every aspect of life, in ways known and unknown. One can say that we have lived a time of spiritual twilight, when we experienced a growing sense of darkness, mixed with moments when the light of charity and kindness broke through to encourage us.
I come to you now, when many may be wondering about the future direction of our Church, to invite you to begin this spiritual journey with me, seeking the Lord’s grace to transform this time of suffering into a springtime of renewal for the life of the Church. It will be a journey that will move us beyond the fatigue that has settled in as weeks turned into months and as what we hoped would be temporary began to change the world around us. It will be a journey where we will rise out of the darkness with the Lord Jesus at our side, and in obedience to the promptings of the Holy Spirit bring new energy and commitment to the preaching of the Gospel, in word and witness. It is a journey that will last for a lifetime.
I have commissioned the creation of this website to share with you the exciting elements that will be part of our Diocesan Renewal. You will find both of my Pastoral Exhortations, updates on the Diocesan Ambassadors Program, opportunities for Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration, and more. I pray that you will find these resources helpful as we seek to renew our Church in Fairfield County.
Know of my prayers as we begin this great work together!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano
- 12/08/2020
- 02/17/2021
- 03/10/2021
- 03/18/2021
- 03/19/2021
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December 8, 2020: Pope Francis Declares Year of St. Joseph
In an Apostolic Letter entitled: “With a Father’s Heart” Pope Francis declares a Year of St. Joseph to mark the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St. Joseph the Patron of the Universal Church.
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February 17, 2021: Bishop Caggiano Issues Pastoral Exhortation: Let Us Enter the Upper Room with the Lord
In a Pastoral Letter focusing on the renewal of the Diocese after the devastating effects of COVID-19, Bishop Caggiano announces that he will consecrate the Diocese to St. Joseph on March 19th, 2021.
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March 10th, 2021: Diocesan Novena to St. Joseph Begins
A Diocesan Novena to St. Joseph begins streaming live at 7:00pm every night on the Diocesan website and social media pages. The faithful are invited to join in a special Novena to Saint Joseph that will seek his intercession upon our diocese during this celebratory year. More information and the novena prayers can be found here.
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March 18th, 2021: Diocesan Novena to St. Joseph Ends
The Diocesan Novena to St. Joseph will conclude on March 18th, 2021, on the eve of the Feast of St. Joseph. More information and the novena prayers can be found here.
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March 19th, 2021: Diocesan Consecration to St. Joseph
Bishop Frank Caggiano will consecrate the people of the Diocese to the protection and intercession of Saint Joseph during a solemn celebration of Mass at Saint Augustine Cathedral at 7 pm. This celebration will be livestreamed as well. More information will be published in the coming days.
Year of St. Joseph
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12/08/2020 December 8, 2020: Pope Francis Declares Year of St. Joseph
In an Apostolic Letter entitled: “With a Father’s Heart” Pope Francis declares a Year of St. Joseph to mark the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St. Joseph the Patron of the Universal Church.
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02/17/2021 February 17, 2021: Bishop Caggiano Issues Pastoral Exhortation: Let Us Enter the Upper Room with the Lord
In a Pastoral Letter focusing on the renewal of the Diocese after the devastating effects of COVID-19, Bishop Caggiano announces that he will consecrate the Diocese to St. Joseph on March 19th, 2021.
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03/10/2021 March 10th, 2021: Diocesan Novena to St. Joseph Begins
A Diocesan Novena to St. Joseph begins streaming live at 7:00pm every night on the Diocesan website and social media pages. The faithful are invited to join in a special Novena to Saint Joseph that will seek his intercession upon our diocese during this celebratory year. More information and the novena prayers can be found here.
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03/18/2021 March 18th, 2021: Diocesan Novena to St. Joseph Ends
The Diocesan Novena to St. Joseph will conclude on March 18th, 2021, on the eve of the Feast of St. Joseph. More information and the novena prayers can be found here.
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03/19/2021 March 19th, 2021: Diocesan Consecration to St. Joseph
Bishop Frank Caggiano will consecrate the people of the Diocese to the protection and intercession of Saint Joseph during a solemn celebration of Mass at Saint Augustine Cathedral at 7 pm. This celebration will be livestreamed as well. More information will be published in the coming days.
