Obituary: Antoinette Gloria Bosco, 91, of Brookfield March 30th, 2020 - BROOKFIELD—Antoinette Gloria Bosco, 91, of Brookfield, died peacefully in her home on March 20, 2020 with her devoted daughter, Margee Minier by her side. She… Read More ››
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Obituary: Antoinette Gloria Bosco, 91, of Brookfield March 30th, 2020 - BROOKFIELD—Antoinette Gloria Bosco, 91, of Brookfield, died peacefully in her home on March 20, 2020 with her devoted daughter, Margee Minier by her side. She… Read More ››
Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi address on coronavirus March 30th, 2020 - Below is the full text of Pope Francis’ address during the extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing he delivered while praying for an end of the… Read More ››
Hope Amidst Uncertainty March 30th, 2020 - WESTON, MA—There was a ray of light and hope at Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary amidst the darkness and confusion that has been surrounding the… Read More ››
Spiritual Sustenance Without the Reception of the Sacraments March 27th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—In order to inform and console the faithful throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport who are temporarily unable to avail themselves of the Sacraments of the… Read More ››
Catholic Charities resources stressed as crisis grows March 27th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—The demand for food resources at Catholic Charities of Fairfield County has increased 50 percent in recent weeks and may double because of the COVID-19… Read More ››
St. Mark School Hosts Virtual Open House March 26th, 2020 - STRATFORD—While virtual open houses and online campus tours are common practice among universities, they are rare among elementary schools. However, during these unprecedented times, a… Read More ››
“We Had God’s View”: Diocese Blessed in Flyover Mission March 26th, 2020 - TRUMBULL—Clear skies and light winds made Tuesday the perfect day for an inspiring mission of hope and healing—abroad a Cessna 172. Accompanied by the Blessed… Read More ››
Pope announces extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing March 25th, 2020 - At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis invited all Christians to join together in praying the Our Father as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.… Read More ››
A Letter to Parishioners from Father Frank Hoffmann March 25th, 2020 - DARIEN—Pastors from all over the diocese are issuing letters and reflections to their faithful in this time of trial. One pastor, Father Frank Hoffmann of… Read More ››
No public Liturgical Celebrations during Holy Week March 25th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano announced today that there will be no public Liturgical Celebrations for Holy Week, the Triduum and Easter. The Bishop said he… Read More ››
Loaves & Fishes: How to make your Lenten offering March 24th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—These are unsettling times. Life has changed in an instant and in order to protect ourselves and those around us we have had to give… Read More ››
Parish Financial Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic March 24th, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Online giving and other funding methods will become increasingly important over the coming weeks as parishes feel the significant negative and lasting impact of the… Read More ››
‘Every man for himself’ is not a solution to pandemic March 24th, 2020 - VATICAN CITY—As more and more countries start to feel the economic pinch due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis urged business leaders to seek solutions… Read More ››
The best advice I ever got March 24th, 2020 - I gave my public speaking class a homework assignment to write a speech on the topic, “The best advice I ever got.” Students know a… Read More ››