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Catholic Underground Features Tony Melendez

BRIDGEPORT—On Saturday, October 27, Catholic Underground will be held at St Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport beginning with a Holy Hour at 6:30 pm, followed by a concert with internationally-known musician and performer Tony Melendez.

Catholic Underground is a cultural apostolate of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal which gathers people of all ages to pray and worship Jesus Christ in Eucharistic Adoration, experience community and also appreciate Catholic art and culture. Worship music for the Holy Hour will be provided by Kevin Donovan of St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown. Multiple priests will be available to hear confessions during the Holy Hour.

This upcoming Catholic Underground will feature a bilingual concert by Tony Melendez, who is known internationally for playing his guitar using his feet. Tony was born without arms, nevertheless, he is a talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has recorded multiple albums and performed throughout the world, including for St John Paul II.

Catholic Underground is hosted by the Office of Faith Formation of the Diocese of Bridgeport. For more information contact the Office of Faith Formation at: 203.416.1670 or officeoffaithformation@diobpt.org.