Prayer should be praise as well as petition February 7th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT— When the Lord goes off to pray by himself after healing the sick, his example challenges us to deepen our own prayer life, said… Read More ››

St. Ann Academy Students thank Bishop Caggiano February 6th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—If you’re looking for an uplifting moment during a difficult time, watch this video that St. Ann Academy in Bridgeport sent Bishop Frank J. Caggiano… Read More ››

Former editor pens a great ‘Escape’ February 4th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—“Indiana Jones with a pen” is how Joseph McAleer describes the subject of his entertaining new book, a biography of a British adventurer at the… Read More ››

Iraq trip, Catholic journalism, church in U.S. February 4th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis said that unless there is a serious new wave of COVID-19 infections in Iraq, he has every intention of visiting the country… Read More ››

World must realize common humanity or fall apart February 4th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY—The world must begin to realize its shared humanity in order to live peacefully, otherwise it risks falling apart in endless conflicts, Pope Francis… Read More ››

Young adults become disciples of Christ at ‘the Crossroads’ February 4th, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—When Alex Soucy and his friend Travis Moran got on the bus for Philadelphia to attend Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in 2015, they never… Read More ››

Applications for FIF youth grants are live February 1st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—As St. John Paul II said of young people, “The Church needs your energies, your enthusiasm, your youthful ideals, in order to make the Gospel… Read More ››

Keep fighting, pro-life advocates told marchers February 1st, 2021 - WASHINGTON—Although the 2021 March for Life was far different from the previous 47 annual marches to protest the Supreme Court’s decision legalizing abortion, organizers and… Read More ››

This year’s Blessing of Throats: without crossed candles February 1st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT—Given the pandemic, the blessing of throats, usually administered on the Memorial of St. Blaise (February 3) will look a little different this year. In… Read More ››

Authority of Jesus’s teaching is antidote to our anxiety January 31st, 2021 - BRIDGEPORT— At a time of growing anxiety in the face of the pandemic and social change, we can find strength and peace in the teachings… Read More ››

Blessed are those who bless others January 30th, 2021 - On the wall of Andy Knuth’s office is the finger-painting of a cross surrounded by the signatures of seven young students with the words, “Blessed… Read More ››

Decree for Saint Patrick, Sacred Heart Merger January 28th, 2021 - January 28, 2021 -- Bishop Caggiano has issued the following Decree Merging the Parishes of Saint Patrick and Sacred Heart. Use the arrow buttons to… Read More ››

Poet Amanda Gorman is a light to us all January 28th, 2021 - WASHINGTON (CNS) — Long before she burst into the public spotlight delivering her inauguration poem, Amanda Gorman got a standing ovation from fellow parishioners of… Read More ››

Pope on Remembrance Day January 28th, 2021 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Remembering the Holocaust and its victims is not only an act of solidarity but also serves as a warning to humanity… Read More ››

Holy Hour for Vocations January 28th, 2021 - TRUMBULL—On Wednesday evening, January 27, faithful from around the diocese joined together at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Trumbull to pray for vocations in… Read More ››