Condemning all hateful ideologies wherever we meet them August 20th, 2019 - When I was a boy growing up in my Brooklyn neighborhood, the joke was that everyone who lived on my street was either Italian or… Read More ››
Monthly Newspaper • DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
Missionary reflects on experiences at Christ in the City August 19th, 2019 - DENVER—One of Christ in the City’s “friends on the street,” those experiencing homelessness, described their ministry of encounter in the words, “If you don’t love… Read More ››
Sr. Julia Mary Van Rossem, 84 August 16th, 2019 - WILTON—Sister Julia Mary Van Rossem, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, died on August 10, 2019, at Lourdes Health Care Center in… Read More ››
St. John’s choirmaster shares love of sacred music with young August 16th, 2019 - STAMFORD—As a young boy, Nicholas Botkins would sneak into the loft of the small Protestant church in Kentucky where his family sang in the choir.… Read More ››
St Hippolytus and St. Pontian, pray for us August 16th, 2019 - Earlier this week, the Church observed the feast of two saints who died together in exile, after having been reconciled with one other following many… Read More ››
Pope Encourages Priests Dejected by Abuse Crisis August 16th, 2019 - VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust… Read More ››
Assumption’s SeptemberFest returns for another fun-filled weekend August 16th, 2019 - FAIRFIELD—The whir of thrilling rides. The resonance of children squealing in delight. The din of families and friends sharing laughter and conversation. Whiffs of fried… Read More ››
Bible Reading Marathon August 14th, 2019 - MONROE—If you happened to walk by the Monroe town green anytime between August 1 and August 3, you might have noticed a group of individuals… Read More ››
Notre Dame High School Announces Return of Garlic Fest August 14th, 2019 - FAIRFIELD—Notre Dame High School, Fairfield, Conn. is proud to announce that “the tradition returns” with the return of the “Garlic Fest” on Friday, September 20… Read More ››
Trinity Announces Football Included in Full Slate of Fall 2019 Sports Programs August 14th, 2019 - STAMFORD— Trinity Catholic High School is pleased to announce a full slate of sports for its 2019 fall sports program. These include varsity football, boys’… Read More ››
In Times of Suffering, You are Never Alone August 14th, 2019 - Vatican City, Aug 13, 2019 / 10:45 am (CNA).- Pope Francis wrote a heartfelt letter Tuesday to an Italian community still suffering one year after… Read More ››
St. Matthew Knights put faith into action by helping children and families August 13th, 2019 - NORWALK—Summer is usually a time for rest and relaxation but need knows no season so that is why the St. Matthew Knights of Columbus make… Read More ››
Youth Rally: “We are in His Hands!” August 11th, 2019 - NEWTOWN-- An expression commonly used by the youth of today is “stay woke.” It means “to pay attention, to be awake, to be alert,” as… Read More ››
Youth Rally set for Saturday August 9th, 2019 - NEWTOWN—Fr. Joseph A. Espaillat II, Director of Youth Ministry of the Archdiocese of New York who occasionally breaks into rap and hip hop in his… Read More ››
Shining the Light of Christ August 9th, 2019 - Over the last few months, I have found that my prayer has often turned, in unexpected ways, to reflect upon the work of evil in… Read More ››