SHU Hockey Team visits Bishop Caggiano January 3rd, 2020 - BRIDGEPORT—Members of the Sacred Heart University hockey team and coaches dropped in on Bishop Frank J. Caggiano yesterday to present him with a hockey jersey.… Read More ››
Monthly Newspaper • DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
Congress says Roe vs. Wade is unworkable January 3rd, 2020 - WASHINGTON D.C.—Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, more than 200 members of Congress have signed on to support Louisiana’s abortion regulations, and have asked the… Read More ››
Pope begins New Year with apology January 2nd, 2020 - VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis began the New Year with an apology for losing his patience the night before with a woman who grabbed his hand and… Read More ››
After Columbine: How one survivor found faith January 1st, 2020 - Denver, Colo., Dec 30, 2019 / 07:01 am (CNA).- Many years before she entered religious life, Sister Mary Gianna Thornby was an ordinary high school… Read More ››
Denouncing hatred and violence December 31st, 2019 - As we prepare for the start of a new year, let us pray for the rebirth of a spirit of true tolerance and respect throughout… Read More ››
Pope Urges Families to Talk to Each Other December 31st, 2019 - VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis prayed that people all over the world would end 2019 "in peace, peace in their hearts," and that families would mark New… Read More ››
Cardinal Dolan: Condemn Antisemitic Attacks December 31st, 2019 - The Monsey stabbing during Hanukkah is the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks throughout New York. NEW YORK, N.Y. — On Sunday, Cardinal Timothy… Read More ››
Praying for Vocations December 30th, 2019 - WESTON — In the early evening, a group of faithful from churches around the Diocese gathers at St. Francis of Assisi Parish to pray for… Read More ››
Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi Message 2019 December 27th, 2019 - “The Father has given him to us with great mercy. He has given him to everyone. He has given him forever. The Son is born,… Read More ››
Rejoicing in Christmas December 27th, 2019 - Family-friendly ideas to savor in the slower days after the big solemnity itself For families, there can be temptation at Christmastime to pack everything into… Read More ››
Fr. Dan Lynch, 71 December 27th, 2019 - TENFALY, NEW JERSEY—It is with deep sorrow that the Society of African Missions (SMA) announce the death of their brother Father Dan Lynch, who entered… Read More ››
Christmas Says, ‘You are Loved,’ Pope Says in Homily December 24th, 2019 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christmas night tells each person, no matter how poor or sinful, that they are utterly and totally loved by God, Pope… Read More ››
Decree merging Parishes of Holy Family & St. Emery December 23rd, 2019 - The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano By the Grace of God and the Authority of the Apostolic See Bishop of Bridgeport DECREE ESTABLISHING THE QUASI-PARISH… Read More ››
Our Lady of Fatima Academy Students Bring Christmas Cheer To Brookdale Residents December 23rd, 2019 - WILTON—Despite the winter weather conditions that closed schools and iced local roads, a large group of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy students visited residents… Read More ››
Youth Choir Raises Christmas spirits! December 22nd, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT— Hundreds turned out on Friday at the Fairfield University Quick Center for the Arts, where the Diocesan Youth Choir performed its 5th Annual “Arise… Read More ››