BRIDGEPORT—On Saturday, June 17, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will ordain James K. Bates as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Bridgeport. The Ordination Mass will be celebrated at 11 am in St. Augustine Cathedral. Traditionally, ordination as a transitional deacon is the last step before ordination to the priesthood.
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Monthly Newspaper • DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
Knights of Columbus councils are known for serving the greater good of their parishes and local communities, and many times they work as individual councils. Two years ago, Councils 14360 at St. Matthew Norwalk and 11077 at Our Lady of the Assumption Fairfield discovered if they joined together to work on a major project, they could do even more for both of their parishes and communities. This realization led to the two councils hooking up to host a charity golf tournament which started in 2016.
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It is rare that I remember any of my dreams. Last night, however, was an exception. Towards 3:00 am, I woke up in the middle of a dream, vividly remembering one scene. It was an incident that happened last year when I visited a classmate’s summer home in New Jersey, along with other seminary classmates. We decided to go out onto the lake, since it was a beautiful afternoon. Soon enough, we found ourselves sitting in the boat (which seated six people), in the middle of a very large lake, with the engine overheated, stranded.
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NEW YORK—Patrick Turner, Director of Strategic and Pastoral Planning for the Diocese of Bridgeport, recently spoke to a group of sixteen Armenian Church of America priests who were gathered in Armonk, NY, for a three-day Parish Management workshop.
VATICAN CITY—To involve young people in preparations for the Synod of Bishops on youth in 2018, the Vatican has released an online questionnaire to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of 16 – 29-year-olds around the world.
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BRIDGEPORT—For as long as I could remember, today was an important day in my home. For today is the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of my parents’ home town in Italy and the saint for whom my sister was named (Antonia).
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NEW CANAAN—Elena and Steve Schlegel, Chair Couple of the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal and Joy and Tom Cronin, both parishioners of St. Aloysius Parish in New Canaan, hosted a reception at the Cronin’s home Saturday, June 10.
More than 60 people gathered on a lovely June evening with Bishop Frank Caggiano to rekindle and make new friendships.
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BRIDGEPORT — As summer approaches, the safety of children as they take to pools and beaches is paramount.
“I heard you guys took a pledge, can you tell me what the pledge was?” Bridgeport Director of Health Martiza Bond prompted a group of children ages 5 to 11.
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BLACK ROCK, BRIDGEPORT– Black Rock Day weekend kicked off with the 4th Annual Black Rock Farmers Market on Saturday June 10, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. Ann Parish Field, 481 Brewster Street.
The Farmers Market is back for the 2017 season with some old favorites and a whole slew of new farmers, food vendors, and artisans! Opening Day tunes were provided by Botanica Blue.
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BRIDGEPORT—“Summer is upon us! I hope this summer is everything you are planning it to be. But remember, summer does not mean we take a vacation from the Lord! I encourage you, wherever you may be this summer, to make time to come to Mass on Sundays and to pray every day!
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PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — It is no accident that each year many films shown on television between Memorial Day and the June 6 anniversary of D-Day center on World War II.
After all, with more than 16 million men and women under arms, it was easily the largest and deadliest war ever fought by the United States.
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Msgr. Peter P. Dora died on June 5 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY.
A Stamford native, he was born on April 29, 1941, the son of Paul and Rose Kmetz Dora. He attended K.T. Murphy Grammar School, St. Mary School and Stamford High School, and was prepared for the priesthood at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield and St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore, Md.
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STAMFORD—Monsignor Thaddeus Malanowski, 95, retired Brigadier General in the United States Army, and native son of Stamford’s Holy Name of Jesus Parish, celebrated the 70th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on May 28th at Holy Name of Jesus Church. He was joined on the altar by Fr. Pawel Hrebenko, current Holy Name pastor, and Msgr. William Scheyd, who is now serving as a Diocesan Consultor.
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BRIDGEPORT—On June 5, 2017-June 9, 2017, the City of Bridgeport in collaboration with the Cardinal Shehan Center will host a free weeklong after school swim camp for 120 Bridgeport youth ages 5 through 11 years old. The program begins at 3:30 pm and ends at 5:30 pm. Participants will be engaged in classroom education, in-pool swim lessons, and instruction from First Responders.
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NORWALK—Sunday ( June 4th) is shaping up to be a great day at St. Philip Parish in Norwalk with a special celebration to honor Fr. Michael Boccaccio after 29 years of service as Pastor of St. Philip.
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