Around the Diocese in 60 Seconds
Take a weekly 60 second trip Around the Diocese to see the good work happening in our parishes and schools! Around the Diocese airs every Friday afternoon on Facebook and Twitter at 4:00pm. (Does not air in July and August)
Welcome to our final Around the Diocese of the pastoral year. We have a lot to recap this week!
It's been a little while since we've had an episode, so let's take a trip around the Dio
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As we march ever closer to Triduum and Easter, let's take a spin around the Diocese to see how o
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We are in the midst of Lent, and our Parishes are busy making sure there are opportunities for praye
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We had a wonderful week around the Diocese! Let's take a look at all of the wonderful things our
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Let's take a spin around the Diocese to see how
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Around the Diocese is back! We have 60 seconds and a lot of ground to cover - join us!
Let's take our last trip Around the Diocese until Labor Day! (And spoiler alert, is it quite the
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We hope you had a restful weekend. As we close in on the great Solemnity of Pentecost, let's tak
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Happy Easter! We've had a busy week around the diocese - join us as we see it all!
It's time for our last Lenten trip Around the Diocese! Let's check in with our parishes and
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Rite of Election, First Reconciliation, and food drives - what do they have in common? They're a
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Before you watch the Big Game tonight, join us for a quick trip Around the Diocese to catch up on al
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It's cold! Bundle up, and let's take our weekly trip Around the Diocese to see all of the wo
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It wasn't terribly busy this week around the Diocese, but let's have a look around to see al
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Christmas preparations are well underway in every corner of our Diocese! We have a lot to see and on
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Advent has begun Around the Diocese! Let's take a trip around Fairfield County to see how our pa
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Where else can you visit New Canaan, Fairfield, Black Rock, and Norwalk in less than 60 seconds? Joi
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Animal blessings, food drives, prayer gatherings, and more! It's all here in this week's Aro
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A quiet week Around the Diocese, but still a lot to see! Join us for your regularly scheduled trip a
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This week's Around the Diocese takes us to Norwalk, Westport, New Canaan, and more! Join us for
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We had a busy, beautiful week here in the Diocese of Bridgeport. Join us as we take a virtual trip t
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Around the Diocese is BACK! Check out our first spin around Fairfield County since February!
We had a beautiful week here in Fairfield County! Let’s take our weekly spin Around the Diocese to
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As we prepare to start a new week here in the Diocese of Bridgeport, let's take one last look at
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Trumbull, Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stratford, and Fairfield. What do they all have in common? They’re
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We've had a quiet week here in the Diocese of Bridgeport, but there is still plenty to see! Let&
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From Trumbull to Phoenix, to Texas, and back to New Canaan, we have a lot of ground to cover in this
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Christmas has only just begun! Let’s take a trip around the diocese to see the celebrations in all
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Christmas preparations are underway! Let's see them all in this week’s episode of: Around the
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Big announcement! Next week, Around the Diocese, is moving to Sundays! But for now, let's take y
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From Fairfield to Stamford to Bridgeport, we have a lot of ground to cover in this week's Around
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Our week was quieter than usual after a busy month! Let's take our trip around the diocese to ca
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An Ordination, a celebration of St. John Henry Newman and more! This week's Around the Diocese t
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It was a busy week here in the Diocese of Bridgeport! Let's take a tour around Fairfield County
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We have a lot of ground to cover and only 60 seconds to see it all! Can we make it? (Spoiler alert,
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Around the Diocese takes us to Stamford, Danbury, Shelton, Bridgeport, and beyond! You won't wan
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Summer is over, school is back, and so is Around the Diocese! Check out our first recap of the seaso
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From Danbury to Puerto Rico, we cover a lot of ground in today's #AroundTheDiocese! You won'
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We have a lot to be excited about this week! Check out our recap of Diaconate Ordinations, upcoming
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The stormy weather didn't stop us from having a great week here in the Diocese of Bridgeport! Ch
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Any week that includes the Ordination of three new priests is a good week, but that isn't everyt
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Surprise, Around the Diocese in 60 Seconds is a day early! We had so many wonderful things happen th
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It's been a few weeks since our last trip Around the Diocese, so we have some catching up to do!
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From St. Patrick's Day celebrations to the Rite of Election, we have a jam-packed Around the Dio
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It's been a busy and beautiful week here in the Diocese, despite the weather. Let's take you
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Miss something this week? We've got you covered! Take your regularly scheduled trip Around the D
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Time for your regularly scheduled trip Around the Diocese! Check out all of the wonderful things hap
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From Stamford to Ethiopia, we have a lot of ground to cover in this week's Around the Diocese! C
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From Bridgeport to Panama and back again in 60 seconds! Check out this week's episode of Around
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A Special Report
Relive some of our biggest Diocesan Events through our recap series “A Special Report!” This segment, which airs twice a month on Facebook and Twitter, features photos, videos, and music from our major Masses and events!
Earlier this year, a group of young adults journeyed to Panama to join hundreds of thousands of Cath
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Bishop Frank J. Caggiano ordained three men as priests for the Diocese of Bridgeport on Saturday, ca
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We have a new priest here in the Diocese of Bridgeport! Fr. James Bates was ordained to the Priestho
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Earlier this month, we celebrated the ordination of three amazing men to the Transitional Diaconate!
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The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) was an incredible experience for our 30 youth and thei
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Our trip to Ethiopia was and a life changing moment for all eight representatives from the Diocese o
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Join us as we relive through our amazing Diocesan Pilgrimage to Mary's Shrine!
“When there is an emergency, you don’t ask if someone is a Republican or Democrat, a Liberal or
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Andre, our Social Media Associate and Diocese of Bridgeport Seminarian, hosts an all new Special Rep
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More than 300 turned out for the Mass and reception to honor priests and deacons. The bishop was als
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Catch up on, or re-live, the awesome weekend that was Convivio!
Relive the incredible, prayerful, really indescribable Consecration of the Diocese to the Sacred Hea
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More than 150 turned out on Sunday, October 2nd on a rain soaked afternoon for the dedication and ri
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On October 2nd, Bishop Frank celebrated our annual Red Mass for legal professionals. It was a blesse
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The good work of the Catholic Service Corps is underway! 15 pilot chapters will begin to form a comm
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Join us for another episode of Special Report, where we recap the Diocesan Blue Mass for First Respo
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Check out our latest episode of Special Report on World Youth Day!
We're back with another Special Report! This time, join us as we briefly recap Fan the Fire!
Communications Intern Rebecca Vodola here for A Special Report! Miss Saturday's Ordination Mass?
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Join Grace and Rebecca as they recap Diocesan High School Graduations from last week! Watch all the
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Last week, Bishop Frank celebrated Mass with 150 men and women religious. Check out the special repo
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Communications Intern Grace Wagner here for a Diocese of Bridgeport Special Report! Miss the Penteco
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¡Celebremos nuestra fe!
Presentamos un nuevo segmento a nuestras redes sociales: ¡Celebremos nuestra fe! El Padre Abelardo de St. Charles reflexionará sobre diferentes temas cada semana.
La cuaresma es un tiempo precioso para acercarnos más a la oración. En nuestra actualidad no neces
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El tiempo de cuaresma es un tiempo precioso de purificación y conversión. Durante este tiempo lit
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En el tiempo de cuaresma la Iglesia nos invita a rezar el Via Crucis. En esta oración meditamos la
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El tiempo de cuaresma es un camino especial para poder acercarnos más a la oración, el ayuno, la p
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La palabra de Dios nos habla de los buenos frutos. Para poder dar esos frutos celestiales debemos es
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La palabra de este fin de semana nos lleva a ver el mundo con los ojos de Jesús. Estamos llamados s
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En nuestro diario caminar Dios nos ayuda y camina con nosotros. Cada día se convierte en una oportu
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La palabra de Dios nos acerca este fin de semana a los dos grandes mandamientos. El amor a Dios sobr
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Uno de los grandes anhelos que hay en nosotros es nuestra acción gracias para con Dios. Nos sentimo
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El salmo 32 nos habla de la bondad del Señor para con nosotros. La tierra está llena de sus bondad
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El mes de octubre está dedicado al rezo del Rosario. Durante muchos años nos hemos acercado a Jes
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La devoción al Divino Niño Jesús a sido por años una hermosa manera de acercarnos a su presencia
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La palabra de Dios nos deja ver cómo Moises habla con Dios cara a cara. También podemos apreciar c
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Nos acercamos a Dios con un corazón agradecido y con muchas intenciones. Hoy nos confiamos a la pod
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La pregunta que Jesús hace a sus discípulos es muy importante. Hoy podríamos hacernos la misma pr
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Este domingo podemos ver que Jesús predicaba el Evangelio del Reino y curaba las enfermedades y dol
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Este fin de semana celebramos la Solemnidad de la Santísima Trinidad y Jesús nos dice: “Me ha si
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Este fin de semana la Iglesia celebra la fiesta de pentecostés. Nos reunimos al rededor del altar d
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Hoy la palabra de Dios nos recuerda el gran acontecimiento de Jesús. El sube a la presencia del pad
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La palabra de Dios nos invita a encontrarnos con el verdadero amor. Un amor que perdona, sana, libre
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La Santa Misa es uno de los encuentro más especiales que podemos tener con el Señor. Es un encuent
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En este episodio de ¡Celebremos nuestra fe!, el Padre Abelardo reflexiona sobre las oraciones y pet
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¡Señor guía nuestros caminos! Padre Abelardo reflexiona en el “Celebremos Nuestra Fe” de esta
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Jesús utiliza un lenguaje muy conocido para nosotros en la parábola del sembrador. En cada Misa Je
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Seguir las hullas de Jesus para poder llegar al reino del padre. Sabemos que Jesus hizo siempre la v
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La pascua es una invitación a vivir una vida junto a Jesús. El nos llena de su alegría, nos consu
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Jesús sana al ciego y puede sanarme a mi también. El es el buen pastor que nunca nos abandona. La
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Jesús está con nosotros en momentos de temor o dificultad. ¡No tengan miedo! Padre Abelardo refle
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Esta semana en “Celebremos nuestra fe”, el padre Abelardo reflexiona sobre el Evangelio de este
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En el episodio de esta semana de "¡Celebremos nuestra fe!" El padre Abelardo desempaca el
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En el episodio de esta semana de "Celebremos Nuestra Fe", el padre Abelardo reflexiona sob
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Jesús es la luz del mundo - aún un mundo lleno de tristeza y guerra. Padre Abelardo reflexiona sob
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Este domingo, celebramos la Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor. El padre Abelardo reflexiona sobr
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Esta semana El padre Abelardo habla sobre el arrepentimiento y la importancia del Sacramento de la C
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En este episodio de "Celebremos nuestra fe", el padre Abelardo continúa sus reflexiones s
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¿Qué significa celebrar nuestro bautismo? El padre Abelardo lo explica en el episodio de esta sema
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Hoy en "¡Celebremos Nuestra Fe!", el Padre Abelardo habla sobre la venida de los Tres Rey
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¡Feliz Navidad! El padre Abelardo reflexiona sobre la alegría y la promesa de la Navidad y el ejem
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Presentamos un nuevo segmento a nuestras redes sociales: ¡Celebremos nuestra fe! El Padre Abelardo
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The Face of Prayer
Bishop Caggiano is walking a journey of prayer! Join us by watching his weekly videos! The Face of Prayer airs every Wednesday on the Diocese of Bridgeport Facebook page. This segment has been retired: January 2019.
In the end, all of our prayer is meant to lead us to Christ, who will lead us to the Father. Mary ca
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In the end, if we don't stand with Christ, we are standing with someone or something else. If we
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When we pledge allegiance to the flag, we are pledging allegiance to a dream, to a hope, to an ideal
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What is it in your life that you need energized, transformed, or enlightened?What is it that we are
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We have officially crossed the One Year Anniversary of The Face of Prayer! In this week's video,
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We are asked to pray always. How can we learn a prayerfulness, or a mindfulness of God's presenc
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Learning from the two disciples - before and after their hearts were burning.
What can Thomas, the one who doubts, teach us about being in the presence of God?
The Lord is Risen, alleluia! He is truly risen, alleluia!
Bishop Frank invites you to walk with the Lord in these Three Holy Days, to discover what really mat
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Bishop Frank invites you as we near the end of our Lenten Journey to go to seek repentance and conve
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St. Joseph can teach us much in his quiet and in his fidelity. As we continue our journey in Lent, I
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Join us for a special private advance screening of the new film PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST.The film fea
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We've talked a lot about the content of our prayer, but what about the environment in which we p
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This week, Bishop Frank invites us to persevere in prayer to avoid temptation.
Bishop Frank offers us practical advice on how to enter into the desert this Lent.
Bishop Franks invites us to pray for peace from the banks of the River Jordan.
Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, but His Baptism was different than ours! How? Bishop Frank e
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Fr. Sam Kachuba reflects on the Baptism of the Lord as we close the Christmas Season.
How can we use social media to spread the Gospel?
I invite you to join me as we continue on our journey of prayer together!
Do we ever stop to ask what God wants, needs, or requires from us?
With God, we have everything. Without Him, we have nothing. Let us take time this week to say thank
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What happens when we place our needs before God and the answer we receive is not what we sought?
Why is there evil in the world? Why does God allow suffering? Could it be that we are free to choose
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Think about where you pray? Can you decorate it with reminders of how to pray?
Prayer is about the presence of Jesus among us as community.
Rosary beads are not meant to be worn, they are meant to be used.
Let us model ourselves after Mary, Our Mother
This week, gather at the table of the Lord
Be sure to schedule time to pray!
How do you fall in love with Jesus?
An Examination of Conscience
Cooking and the Art of Prayer
Join us on pilgrimage in September!
As Catholics, you and I believe that Jesus is more than just a man, a prophet, or a philosopher of l
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The highest and most important form of prayer we offer as a community is when we gather to pray the
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Bishop Caggiano has a message for our young people this summer!
One of the ways we can grow in prayerfulness is by doing Christian service.
Pray without ceasing. St. Paul's command may seem impossible, yet there is a nuance to what St.
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Silence is essential to prayer! But how do we sit in silence with the Lord? Bishop Frank explains in
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One of the most powerful tools that the Lord gives us is His Holy Word, the Bible. To pray over Sacr
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Faith Friday
Want to learn more about the Catholic faith? Join Fr. Sam Kachuba as he explores different faith-related topics every Friday morning! Faith Friday airs on Facebook and Twitter every Friday morning.
Here we are, on the precipice of Lent! But before we begin our Lenten journey, we have Mardi Gras or
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Two weeks until Lent means we need to start preparing our hearts for this season now! Fr. Sam shares
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On this day in 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary first appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes. Fr. Sam re
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In the month of February, the Church honors in a very special way the Holy Family. It's importan
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In these (roughly eight) weeks leading up to the season of Lent, the Church is going to give us a lo
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This weekend we come to the end of the Christmas season, the Baptism of the Lord! Father Sam reflect
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Still thinking of your resolutions? Fr. Sam has some wonderful ideas for you in this week's Fait
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Tonight we sit with the shepherds who are keeping watch over their flocks. Tonight we hear the voice
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Today, everywhere in the world, the Church begins to pray in a particular way. Today begins the grea
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Advent is days away! Starting Sunday, we'll be hearing many of the hymns of Advent. Why are they
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It's not quite Advent yet...but we're close! Advent is the beginning of our Liturgical Year.
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This Sunday, the Church celebrates National Vocations Awareness Week. In a particular way, please pr
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Sunday is Halloween, so let's talk about it! What aspects of Halloween are compatible with the G
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Remember, every Saint is also a sinner. What can we learn from these remarkable men and women of fai
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Tomorrow is the feast day of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. On this week’s Faith Friday Father Sam di
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You ever have a day where absolutely everything goes according to plan? Earlier this week, Fr. Sam d
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We celebrated the feast days of so many remarkable Saints this week! Fr. Sam gives us a quick recap
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Ever heard of "Ember Days?" Fr. Sam explains what they are, and how they are relevant to u
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We have these concerns and worries in our lives, but Peter tells us to bring every single one of the
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As we begin Labor Day Weekend, we reflect not only on the need for rest, but on the dignity of our w
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Fr. Sam loves watching the Olympics and he has some thoughts (and not just a commentary on the state
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Fr. Sam reflects on the challenges and the sacrifices of the priesthood - and why they are all worth
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We all have a spiritual family tree - people who spiritually influenced our lives. Who is in your fa
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We need to pray for good and holy shepherds! Fr. Sam reflects.
As we approach Independence Day weekend, we reflect on our freedom, which comes from God Himself.
On this week’s Faith Friday, Father Sam offers a word of thanks to those who give to their parishe
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On this week’s Faith Friday, Father Sam talks about St. Margaret Mary Alacoque on the Solemnity of
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In this week's Faith Friday, Father Sam talks about the recent feasts in the liturgical calendar
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As we come into the spring and summer months in a post-pandemic year, it is wedding season! Fr. Sam
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Every year between May and June, you are going to see lots of Priestly Ordinations across the countr
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We are in that great season of First Holy Communions! It's so exciting to watch the kids receive
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Tomorrow is May 1st, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker! This feast helps remind us that we can give
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Sometimes, we might be tempted to believe that we are not "good enough." But Jesus doesn&#
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These 50 days of Easter help us to put into practice what we've learned over the 40 days of Lent
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Our world desperately needs mercy and forgiveness. Lucky for us, in just a few days we celebrate Div
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We're about to enter into Holy Week. This week reminds us that there are times when we join the
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Happy Solemnity of St. Joseph! Fr. Sam has some ideas on how you can prepare for tonight's Mass
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Almsgiving reminds us that I, personally, have to be involved in this. We're reminded in Lent, t
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Today, we're talking about fasting. Yes, fasting. What can we gain spiritually, from denying our
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Lent is a time for us to reorient ourselves, to turn away from sin, and turn towards God. How do we
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On Ash Wednesday, we hear the words "Repent and believe in the Gospel." To repent means to
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It is AWESOME and beautiful to have babies crying at Mass. It means that our parishes and communitie
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If it wasn't for Catholic School, Fr. Sam wouldn't be standing here as a Priest today. Watch
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This week, we've celebrated some really amazing Saints! What do they have in common? What can we
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Pay special attention to the Gospel this Sunday! Why? Fr. Sam tells us why in this week's Faith
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It's not necessarily a bad thing to be "busy," but it can sometimes be used as an excu
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This weekend, the Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord, which officially closes the Christmas S
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Happy New Year! Fr. Sam sums it up well: "May this year be better than the last one!" What
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Christmas on a Friday, so we get a Faith Friday Christmas. Fr. Sam share's his Christmas Message
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In the Advent Season, we are being invited to remember that God speaks to us! He speaks the Truth to
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Bishop Caggiano’s Corner
Join us for Bishop Frank Caggiano’s personal video series: Bishop Caggiano’s Corner! Airs on Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Facebook page every Sunday morning.
This Sunday is Gaudete Sunday, the Sunday of Joy! The Church is asking us to reflect on the experien
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By relying upon the intercession of the Apostles, I invite you, even in small ways, to leave the com
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Advent is a season of the many comings of Christ. Some are closer to us than we can ever possibly im
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Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe. How do we express our
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In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells the scribe that he is "not far" from the Kingdom
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Who do we have in our lives that will show us our spiritual blind spots? I invite you to watch my re
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What is the Lord asking us in this week's Gospel? Bishop Frank reflects.
If you understand love as a self gift, it will involve, at times, suffering. I invite you to watch m
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This morning, in the Gospel, we hear a compendium of the obstacles that you and I face to having a v
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How many times in our lives do we grow impatient? If the good of the person before us is the greates
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Part of our journey towards eternal life, to be with our Lord forever, is to welcome Him in our live
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There are many ways to hear. We can hear with our ears, and we can hear with our hearts. Sometimes w
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Starting on Sunday, I am delighted to be back once again to share with you a video reflection on the
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Vengo a ustedes con un simple mensaje: “Es tiempo de volver a Casa”. Es tiempo de juntarnos. Com
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It's time to come home. It's time for us to come together as a family of faith, and be who w
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In this pandemic, we wear masks not simply because the State asks us to wear them, but because Jesus
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There is nothing in this life that is "dead" that God cannot raise.
This week, ask yourself the question: What am I missing? Am I not seeing something in my life?Pray f
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This week in the Gospel, we hear of the encounter of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. I invite you to
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Transfiguration means to get to the heart of what matters. The Lord calls us to shed the nonsense, t
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Lent is all about learning how to choose well, choosing in the name of Jesus.
This Sunday's Gospel asks us to love our enemy. What does that mean? How is that possible? I inv
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This Sunday's Gospel must sound a bit challenging to the ears of most modern people when the Lor
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This coming Sunday, perhaps you and I can spend some time examining our perspective. It is wide and
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You and I have been given the task to bring light in the darkness. In what way will you and I "
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The Lord is coming to you today and is asking you to leave your nets and follow him as the Apostles
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We don't deserve or earn God's love, but he wildly loves us and is willing to forgive us if
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As we begin these weeks in preparation for Lent, the Baptism of the Lord gives us much to think abou
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Last Sunday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Epiphany!
Today we celebrate the Holy Family!
Have a Blessed and Merry Christmas!
Christmas is meant to be a great gift. I invite you to take a deep breath, do what you have to do, a
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My friends, this week I wish you great joy! Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.
This week, the Church asks us to reflect on the image of John the Baptist. He was the voice in the d
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Now that we've begun this joyful and holy season of Advent, the Church asks us to consider the t
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If you and I have the love of God in our hearts protecting us each day, giving us the grace and stre
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In last Sunday's Gospel, we hear the beautiful proclamation that we believe in a God of the livi
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We recently heard at Sunday Mass, of the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector. The pharisee
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My friends, you may recall that a few weeks ago, we heard in the Gospel of the account of the Dishon
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In this Sunday's Gospel, we hear of the ten lepers. All were cured, but only one came back to gi
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Faith is a gift, implanted in our hearts. How do we tend this great gift?
In last Sunday's Gospel, we hear the famous story of Lazarus and the rich man. The point of the
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God is the source of every good thing, every created thing, everything that we have, every hope and
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son asks us to spend some time in reflection. For as we recognize the hi
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What is it that you have that in the end, the Lord has not given you or me? Who gave us our talents,
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The gift of humility is not the gift of groveling, it is the gift of the truth. Humility is recogniz
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This week, the Lord challenges us very profoundly in the Gospel when he speaks about the Narrow Gate
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Today in the Gospel, Jesus says he is coming into the world to set it on fire. What does that mean?
In this week's Gospel, the Lord challenges us as his servants to be on guard and to be ready for
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In yesterday's Gospel, we hear the beautiful request of the apostles to the Lord: "Lord, te
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Bridgeport Priest Series
Want to learn more about the Priesthood? Are you considering a possible vocation yourself? You won’t want to miss Fr. John’s series on Priesthood and Discernment, airing on Facebook and Twitter at least once a month!
Our world can learn a lot from the example of St. John Bosco! Fr. John explains in the latest episod
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When we respond to the call of God, it doesn't make our lives better, it makes our world much bi
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How can you help young men discerning the call to Priesthood? Fr. John has some ideas in his latest
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Priests are called to remind people that this life is not all that there is. We must keep our eyes f
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"The proper response to scandal is not to abandon the Church, but to come to the Church's r
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Happiness in this life is not the goal, but rather doing the will of God. - Fr. John
Are we putting conditions on our willingness to respond to what God is offering us? Is there somethi
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Everybody loves a good vocation story! Fr. John shares one he heard recently, and some lessons we ca
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As Catholics, when we consider the Priesthood, do we have a sacramental imagination? Do we view it t
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Are you being called to help feed the flock? Fr. John considers this question in his latest Vocation
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It's natural to have some inner turmoil when discerning a call to the Priesthood. If you do, ref
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Have you ever considered what God's plan is for your life? Have you ever asked Him?
The Priesthood is all about community! Fr. John explains!
Often, we hear about a crisis in vocations. But is there really a crisis in vocations, or are we hav
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What qualities does the Catholic Church look for in candidates for Priesthood? Bridgeport Priest exp
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Having an open mind is great...to a point. Fr. John explains!
Is God calling you now? Listen to His voice!
You don't have to go all the way to India to find mission territory- even Fairfield County is mi
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What do you want to be when you grow up? Have you asked God what He wants?
O Come Let Us Adore Him! Get into the Christmas Spirit with this beautiful rendition of O Come All Y
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Msgr. Powers talks about the Priesthood and Vocations!
We've all asked God for a sign that we are on the right path, and that we are doing His will. Fr
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In our latest episode from our Bridgeport Priest Series, Fr. Connaughton shares a beautiful story of
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What is a Seminary? The answer might surprise you! Watch as Fr. Connaughton, Director of Vocations,
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What are you looking for, in your life? Have you ever given it some thought? How about Priesthood? H
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Weiss Wednesday
Msgr. Weiss from St. Rose of Lima Parish in Newtown reflects on weekly Catholic topics, you guessed it, on Wednesday. Thank you to our partners at St. Rose for filming, editing, and sharing the videos with us!
This week, Monsignor Weiss talks about prayer during this season of Advent and how we can use this t
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This week, Monsignor Weiss shares how we can slow the hectic pace and truly cherish this season.
For this Thanksgiving week, Monsignor Weiss extends his gratitude for the parish community and asks
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In this week's episode, Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts on Election day (yesterday) and how
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Monsignor Weiss reminds us of the joy, happiness and faith-filled giving that should embody the upco
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As All saints Day approaches, Monsignor Bob talks about its significance to all of us and how God
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Today, on this feast day of the North American Martyrs, Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts on how w
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This week, Monsignor Weiss reflects on the recent diocesan Priests Convocation, and asks us to stren
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This week, Monsignor Bob Weiss offers his gratitude for the abundance of generosity that defines St.
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As we celebrate the Feast of Saint Wenceslas today, a celebrated saint and martyr, Monsignor Bob ask
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Monsignor Weiss relates the gospel and the Lord's call to our daily life and explains why we are
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Today, Monsignor Bob Weiss shares his thoughts on today, Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.
This week, Monsignor Weiss talks about the blessings of community as we start a new school year.
This week, Monsignor Bob Weiss relates the scripture of recent weeks and what Jesus' words truly
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This Saturday, August 13, 2022 marks the first feast day of Blessed Michael J. McGivney, founder of
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This week on Weiss Wednesday, Monsignor Weiss relates our everyday lives to this weekend's gospe
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This week on Weiss Wednesday, Monsignor Weiss shares why and how we must build up the Kingdom of God
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This week, Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts on the virtues of fatherhood as witnessed by Jesus of
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This week on Weiss Wednesday, listen to Monsignor Weiss reflect on these gifts of the Holy Spirit th
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This week, Monsignor Weiss tells us to how to unlock our doors and proclaim the good news of Jesus -
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This week, Monsignor Bob shares how the sacrament of First Holy Communion relates to a lifelong comm
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This week, Monsignor Bob Weiss encourages us to find peace in the Blessed Mother and in our faith as
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This week, Monsignor Bob Weiss reflects on how we can continue to live the season in faith and love
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This week, as we approach Palm Sunday, Monsignor Weiss talks about how we can walk every step with J
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This week Monsignor Bob Weiss encourages us to take pause and experience the joy this liturgical sea
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As St. Patrick's Day nears, Monsignor Weiss reflects on two Saints this week and asks us to live
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Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts in why Lent is a true gift to all of us.
As we enter the most holy season of Lent, Monsignor Weiss beckons us to empty ourselves of all our b
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In this week's #WeissWednesday, Monsignor Weiss asks us to live by the Golden Rule for a better
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This week, Monsignor Weiss encourages us to recognize the blessings that come to us as Americans bec
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Monsignor Weiss teaches us about St. Valentinus and how he represents love, hope and goodness in our
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Today is Candlemas Day, or the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ. Hear Monsignor Weiss relat
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This week, Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts on how an unwavering conviction in our faith and pray
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Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts on finding warmth and comfort in these deep winter months.
This week, Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts on this ordinary time that can be anything but ordina
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Although this weekend ends the Christmas season with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Monsignor
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As we get closer to the birth of Jesus Christ our Savior, Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts on pre
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In this week's episode, Monsignor Weiss relates this Holy Day Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Monsignor Weiss talks about the universal need for redemption and how this first week of Advent is a
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This week Monsignor Weiss extends a warm Thanksgiving wish to all.
This week Monsignor Weiss reflects on the upcoming season of giving and what it means to us as Chris
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Monsignor shares an upbeat message about celebrating life with joy and happiness.
This week, Monsignor Weiss shares a special message that left an indelible mark on him from his earl
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Monsignor Bob shares his thoughts and expectations for today's convocation of Priests with the B
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Monsignor Weiss beckons us to rise to call as Catholics during this month devoted to the unborn chil
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In this week's #WeissWednesday, Monsignor Weiss reflects on 75 years of living a faith-filled li
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This week, Monsignor Bob relates Mary's sorrows to the trials we experience and suffer in our ev
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In this week's Weiss Wednesday, Monsignor Bob honors Mary as well as other St. Rose of Newtown S
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Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts on St. Joseph, patron saint of workers and what we should think
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This week, Monsignor Weiss shares his thoughts and a special prayer for children beginning a new sch
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The Illustrated Word
Encounter the Gospel through illustration! Join us once a month for breathtaking illustrations of Gospel passages, done by local diocesan parishioner, Priscilla Mahar! This segment has been retired as of January 2019.