Mission is to make disciples for Christ, pope says October 21st, 2019 - VATICAN CITY—Every Christian is called to be a missionary, sharing the good news of salvation in Christ and making disciples for him, not for oneself… Read More ››

Resource for Catholic Funerals: Words of Remembrance October 21st, 2019 - A Guide for Speakers at the Funeral Liturgy You have been invited to offer words of remembrance at the Funeral Liturgy. This is a great… Read More ››

Golf Outing Raises Funds for Catholic Charities October 21st, 2019 - FAIRFIELD—After being postponed for rain in June, the 2019 Catholic Charities AETNA Golf Classic teed off at The Patterson Club in Fairfield on September 30.… Read More ››

School Spirit Showdown: Immaculate High School October 21st, 2019 - DANBURY—Immaculate High School was one of four schools to win the News 12 School Spirit Showdown after intense voting. On Friday, a crew came to… Read More ››

A Zoroastrian woman’s path to the Catholic faith October 21st, 2019 - NEW CANAAN—Silloo Madan came from a devout family in Bombay, a family that worshiped the god Ahura Mazda and faithfully practiced the 4,000-year-old Persian religion… Read More ››

Homily on the Canonization of John Henry Newman October 19th, 2019 - When John Henry Newman was created a cardinal in 1879, he chose as his motto “Cor ad cor loquitor” — “Heart speaks to heart.” He… Read More ››

“Social service is an expression of Christian love” October 18th, 2019 - DANBURY—“The fundamental nature of the work of Catholic Charities is an expression of Christian love,” said Dr. John Murphy, CEO of Nuvance Health at the… Read More ››

Diocesan Statement on Msgr. Bronkiewicz Letter October 16th, 2019 - Bishop Caggiano has received the email from Msgr. Laurence Bronkiewicz questioning the validity of the Accountability Report by Judge Holzberg. He is aware that Msgr.… Read More ››

Local student helps organize pro-life conference October 16th, 2019 - WASHINGTON, D.C.—Since 1974, the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. has served as both a platform and a rallying point for pro-life supporters worldwide.… Read More ››

The Last Things: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Kreeft October 16th, 2019 - BRIDGEPORT—In conjunction with the promulgation of the Revised Funeral Norms, all are invited to gather and hear about the Catholic understanding of death, judgment, heaven… Read More ››

Trackside Teen Center and Our Lady of Fatima Academy to host The 1st Annual Wilton Monster Mash October 16th, 2019 - WILTON—The 1st Annual Wilton Monster Mash will take place on Saturday, October 26, from 7-11 pm at the Trackside Teen Center in Wilton. This is… Read More ››

Christian Symbols at the Funeral October 15th, 2019 - Numerous symbols are employed in Catholic funerals. Here is what each one stands for: Holy water: A reminder of the deceased’s membership in the Body… Read More ››

Catholic Charities Celebrity Breakfast to feature Dr. John Murphy October 15th, 2019 - DANBURY—Catholic Charities of Northern Fairfield County’s annual celebrity breakfast is being held this Thursday, October 17, 7:30-9 am at the Amber Room Colonade in Danbury… Read More ››

Pope Francis names Newman a saint October 15th, 2019 - VATICAN CITY—Nearly two centuries ago, John Henry Newman was England’s most well-known Anglican priest, until he risked everything to become a Catholic. Today he has… Read More ››

Basilica Celebrates Newman Canonization with Choral Mass October 14th, 2019 - STAMFORD — The Basilica of St. John the Evangelist celebrated the canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman on Sunday with a performance of the Great… Read More ››