Christmas Vigil Masses can begin at 2 PM November 18th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has issued a decree permitting the celebration of Christmas Vigil Masses beginning at 2 pm in parishes throughout the Diocese of… Read More ››
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Priest serves the sick and dying during pandemic November 18th, 2020 - STAMFORD—During the COVID-19 pandemic, Father Matthew Mauriello, chaplain of the Knights of Columbus Orinoco Assembly #126, has been serving the sick and dying at St.… Read More ››
St. Mary parishioners find a way to safely celebrate All Saints Day November 17th, 2020 - RIDGEFIELD—On Friday, November 6, parishioners of St. Mary Parish in Ridgefield wanted to do something to safely commemorate All Saints Day, even during these uncertain… Read More ››
CRS has a plan for how Catholics can take a stand November 17th, 2020 - For decades, Catholic Relief Services CRS) has been one of the world’s leading humanitarian aid agencies, serving and supporting vulnerable populations in 114 countries. While… Read More ››
SHU to assume management of Discovery Museum November 17th, 2020 - FAIRFIELD—Sacred Heart University announced today that, after a series of talks initiated by leaders of the Discovery Museum, it will assume management of the museum… Read More ››
Tonight: Candy Canes & Cocktails November 17th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—On December 2, at 7 pm, internationally acclaimed tenor Dennis McNeil will appear in the comfort of your home during a virtual fundraiser to benefit… Read More ››
Take Gospel to troubled people during pandemic November 17th, 2020 - CLEVELAND (CNS) — Admitting that people’s faith in God “has been shaken” by the pandemic and related economic turmoil, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez… Read More ››
‘What it means to be a veteran’ poster and essay contest November 16th, 2020 - NEWTOWN—The Knights of Columbus recently sponsored the "What it means to be a Veteran" essay and poster contest held at St. Rose School. Seventh-graders participated… Read More ››
Gifts and talents are given by God to be given away in love November 15th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Our gifts and talents are meant to be shared with others and to give glory to God, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano said in his homily… Read More ››
An ‘ordinary man’ encounters God in the ups and downs November 13th, 2020 - Dave D’Andrea describes himself as an ordinary man, perhaps that’s why he tells the story of his life in fewer than 100 pages even though… Read More ››
St. Mark students honor Vicki Soto’s legacy November 12th, 2020 - STRATFORD—Each year, the Vicki Soto Memorial Fund organizes a family friendly 5K race. Supporters are invited to gather on the first Saturday of November in… Read More ››
Mater Salvatoris School to move to former Trinity Campus November 11th, 2020 - Mater Salvatoris issued the following press release regarding the sale and long-term land lease of Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford: Stamford,… Read More ››
Why do bishops wear a hat and carry a stick? November 11th, 2020 - A bishop’s tools symbolize his office and responsibilities. “Which one is the bishop?” a friend asked me recently at a diocesan liturgy. Before I could… Read More ››
Veteran’s Day Prayer Service Honoring Veterans November 11th, 2020 - STAMFORD - On Tuesday, November 10, The Catholic Academy of Stamford hosted a Veterans Day Prayer Service to honor our nation's Veterans. Attending this ceremony… Read More ››
Statement of Bishop Frank J. Caggiano on Release of McCarrick Report November 10th, 2020 - Today, the Holy See has published its report on the institutional knowledge and decision-making process related to former Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick, prepared by the… Read More ››