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 ››

Time changes the places that knew us March 24th, 2020 - March is such a welcome month. There is the quickening that glows with promise, life triumphant. The first migrant robins and red-winged blackbirds arrive, and… Read More ››

The woman at the well is in my parish March 24th, 2020 - There’s a woman in my parish, you may have noticed her. She comes in through the back and sits with her head down. Her eyes… Read More ››

Now is the springtime of our social distance March 24th, 2020 - It was only an onion. Half an onion, actually. I was going to throw it away. It had been on the cutting board for a… Read More ››

Waiting Patiently March 24th, 2020 - Oftentimes, the spark of hope we need, the boost of positivity we crave is found at the most unexpected moments in the most random of… Read More ››

Confession in Challenging Times March 23rd, 2020 - MONROE—In a recent online article, the Holy Father has reminded us of the value of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, particularly in a time of crisis:… Read More ››

Renovations at beautiful Independent Living Senior community March 23rd, 2020 - TRUMBULL—Despite COVID-19, units are still being renovated at our beautiful Independent Living Senior community, Teresian Towers and Carmel Ridge in Trumbull. Shown is one of… Read More ››

Diocesan Schools’ Strong Response March 23rd, 2020 - FAIRFIELD COUNTY—While all diocesan school academy buildings are closed through the end of March, they will continue to serve the educational needs of their students.… Read More ››

Immaculate High School Appoints New Counseling Staff March 23rd, 2020 - DANBURY—Immaculate High School announced two new appointments to its Counseling Department, with the goal of providing new and enhanced educational, intervention, mental health and specialized… Read More ››

St. Catherine’s offers stations March 23rd, 2020 - TRUMBULL—St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Trumbull is offering a special Stations of the Cross experience in these difficult times. In an email to parishioners,… Read More ››