January 2021 Online Edition Now Available December 28th, 2020 - Click here to read the January 2021 online edition of Fairfield County Catholic! Read More ››

Holy Family teaches fidelity, not perfection December 27th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT— Families cannot expect to be perfect but we are called to fidelity to one another and as members of the family of faith, Bishop… Read More ››

Pope at Christmas: Jesus’ birth brings hope December 25th, 2020 - The birth of Christ is a gift from God that brings people hope and courage in troubled times, Pope Francis said Christmas Eve. “Underlying all… Read More ››

Church leaders stress need for Christmas hope December 24th, 2020 - WASHINGTON (CNS) — Christmas messages shared by U.S. Catholic leaders stressed the need to keep hope and faith alive this season particularly in the midst… Read More ››

In Gratitude – Our Wishes for a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year December 23rd, 2020 - Thanks to the generosity of the Catholic community in Fairfield County, our hearts have been filled with joy. There have been so many unexpected challenges… Read More ››

Christmas 2020: A Woman’s Journey to Faith and Joy December 23rd, 2020 - When Anna Bendiksen looks back on her faith journey, she realizes that every step of the way, Jesus was putting people in her path who… Read More ››

How to join us for Christmas December 22nd, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—“So many people have been tuning in to watch Bishop Caggiano’s live stream Masses, we thought we’d make it all the more easier to access… Read More ››

Are we ready to celebrate His birth every day of our life? December 22nd, 2020 - As we welcome this Christmas Day, we cannot but remember the many struggles and challenges that we have faced this past year. How often did… Read More ››

Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, 68 December 21st, 2020 - NORWALK—(updated Tuesday, December 22, 5:10 pm) Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, beloved pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Norwalk, passed away suddenly on the morning of… Read More ››

Holiday Update from St. Rose School December 21st, 2020 - NEWTOWN—Students and faculty at St. Rose School are getting in the holiday spirit with exciting news and fun celebrations. This past Saturday, December 19, St.… Read More ››

Blessed Mother teaches us to untie knots of sin & selfishness December 20th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—“On this the last Sunday of Advent, Our Lady figures prominently as we stand on the threshold of Christmas,” said Bishop Frank J. Caggiano in… Read More ››

Fairfield Nursing Students & Faculty Join Vaccination Efforts December 19th, 2020 - Under the guidance of Fairfield Egan faculty members, 35 senior nursing students will be vaccinating eligible candidates with doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. FAIRFIELD,… Read More ››

Diocese avoids school shutdowns December 18th, 2020 - NORWALK — Going back to school in the time of coronavirus isn’t without its complications. Families have dealt with schools closing for contact tracing and… Read More ››

St. Joseph School hosts outdoor ‘Breakfast with Santa’ December 18th, 2020 - DANBURY—Festive merriment warmed the hearts of those willing to brave icy temperatures and blustery winds at the first annual Christmas Outdoor Festival at St. Joseph… Read More ››

‘Advent spiral’ brings students and families together December 17th, 2020 - RIDGEFIELD—A beautiful spiral arrangement of greenery and candles adorned the gym floor at St. Mary School in Ridgefield, as students and families were invited to… Read More ››