NORWALK—Hundreds of people from around the Norwalk and New Canaan area came out to the Shorehaven Golf Club on December 7 to support the programs of Catholic Charities in the city of Norwalk.
This year’s breakfast featured guest speaker Father Robert Kinnally, chancellor of the Diocese of Bridgeport Read More ››
TRUMBULL- Have you ever wondered if you were being “called” to discern the diaconate? Has someone, your pastor, a priest or a deacon ever mentioned to you that they can see you as a deacon someday? Do you feel that God calling you to live your faith Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano today announced that Dr. Eleanor W. Sauers has been appointed Parish Life Coordinator of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fairfield and will oversee the daily administration of the parish while a team of priests will fulfill its sacramental needs.
Dr. Sauers, who Read More ››
DANBURY—The 19th Annual News-Times Greater Danbury Boys Tip-Off Classic will be held at Immaculate High School on Thursday, December 13 and on Saturday, December 15. The Tip-Off Classic is a fundraiser basketball tournament to support local recreation and sports programs at the Danbury War Memorial, presented Read More ››
As we contemplate the figure of Saint John the Baptist during this second week of Advent, his place in the desert can give us much to reflect upon. For it seems that in our own age, the Lord is guiding us into the desert (or otherwise Read More ››
OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Dear Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua:
It has been nearly nine months since the untimely death of Father John Baran, your beloved pastor. In the months that followed, I am grateful that the parish has continued to move forward because of the deeply Read More ››
COMMENTARY: Mary reveals true humanity. She is what human beings should have been like, but for sin.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is often the subject of confusion. Some people seem to think that the “conception” referred to is Jesus. But the Church celebrates the conception Read More ››
WASHINGTON—Just last year, Catholics were required to attend separate Masses two days in a row for the Sunday obligation and Monday’s Christmas Mass. Now, they have a similar opportunity this year with the feast of the Immaculate Conception falling on a Saturday—Dec. 8.
The vigil Mass on Read More ››
VATICAN CITY—The annual unveiling of the Vatican’s Christmas tree and Nativity scene brought some much-needed warmth to people’s hearts as winter approached.
Hundreds of people in St. Peter’s Square Dec. 7 applauded as white curtains unfurled, revealing a 52-foot wide artistic representation of Jesus’ birth made entirely Read More ››
NORWALK—On November 14, the faithful joined Fr. John Connaughton and seminarians of the diocese to spend an hour in Adoration of Jesus, and to pray for vocations at St. Ladislaus Church in Norwalk.
“It was an amazing Holy Hour, a grace-filled night. The church was filled to Read More ››
FAIRFIELD – On Sunday, December 2, Holy Cross Church in Fairfield was full of family and friends who gathered for the annual Mass Celebrating People with Special Needs, hosted by Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs.
“Even though it is just the first Sunday of Advent… today Read More ››
As we enter the holy season of Advent that seeks to prepare us for Christmas, we may wish to consider adopting a particular spiritual practice that can prepare our minds and hearts for the coming holy days of the Lord’s Birth. My experience has been that Read More ››
DANBURY—Each year, a child from Upper Austria fetches a light from the grotto in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. The light is carried in two blast-proof miners’ lamps on an Austrian Airlines jet from Tel Aviv, Israel to Vienna, Austria from where it is distributed at a Read More ››
RIVERSIDE- SACRED, a movie that explores faith as a primary human experience, will have its national PBS telecast on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 10:00 PM on Channel Thirteen (WNET). St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside’s parishioner Bill Baker served as the film’s executive producer. It has been Read More ››
STAMFORD- After many weeks of collecting donations, packaging presents, and volunteering after Mass, the parishioners of St. Leo Parish delivered over 900 Christmas gifts, thousands of toiletries, and almost one hundred grocery cards to families in need.
75 volunteers and the entire St. Leo’s Staff supported the Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT— Bishop Frank Caggiano has promulgated the new liturgical norms of the Diocese of Bridgeport, effective Sunday, December 2nd. Though they have been officially promulgated, the Norms will not go into effect until January 1, 2019. Formation for current ministers will begin December 3, 2018.
The norms, Read More ››
DANBURY—The Immaculate High School Mustangs had a tremendous Fall season, including winning the State titles for the Field Hockey and Girls and Boys Cross Country teams. Seven out of the eight Fall athletic teams qualified for State Tournaments, and the season produced three State championship wins, Read More ››
NEWTOWN—St. Rose School’s Advanced Math Club has been awarded the Silver Level Award for the 9th consecutive year by the National Math Club and the MATHCOUNTS. This level award is given for the submission of problem-solving work a club does over the first three months of Read More ››
NORWALK— Low notes of chanting reverberated through the beautifully ornate St. Mary’s Church in Norwalk for a Sunday evening “Lessons and Carols,” as a prayerful and reverent way to welcome in the Season of Advent.
On this First Sunday of Advent, December 2, over 100 people including Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT—Reverend Carducci D’Amico, born on November 1, 1935, returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 23, 2018 in Cercemaggiore, in the province of Campobasso. Italy.
“Many in the Bridgeport area fondly remember Fr. D’Amico for his energy, vision and commitment to the renewal of St. Margaret Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT—For 102 years, Catholic Charities of Fairfield County (CCFC) has provided services for expectant parents and adoptive families. Over the last century the program’s core focus has remained the same: to help those who choose to build their family through adoption, and to help the expectant Read More ››
WESTPORT—On Sunday, November 18, Emma Ryder, coordinator of The Face of Prayer, visited the sixth and seventh-grade religious education classes at the Church of the Assumption in Westport. The week’s lesson was focused on fear, anxiety and stress. Using resources from www.thefaceofprayer.com, Ryder developed a brief Read More ››
CONNECTICUT—It should come as no surprise to any married or engaged couples reading this, but we’ll say it anyway: Preparing for marriage is hard work.
It’s exhilarating to imagine a new life with your best friend, but the milestones en route, such as planning a wedding, figuring Read More ››
NORWALK—The seminarians of St. John Fisher Seminary cordially invite you to their service of Advent Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 2, 3 pm at Saint Mary Church, 669 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850.
Bring your family & friends to prepare in your hearts a home for Our Read More ››
REDDING—Now in its fourth year, the St. Patrick’s Youth Group has completed 40 missions.
The group began in 2015 with 15 members and has grown to 36 “Youthies” that are in grades 9-12.
The focus of the group has been serving those in need around the community and Read More ››
My Brothers and Sisters in the Lord:
In my letter of September 7, 2018, I announced the urgent need for administrative action with regards to the current crisis in the Church. Several initiatives have already begun and additional initiatives are planned. I am pleased to take this Read More ››
Each week, beginning in mid-October and continuing until the first Sunday of Advent, The Leadership Institute has published a series of articles that have been distributed at all parishes in the Diocese of Bridgeport as we await Bishop Caggiano’s promulgation of the Revised Liturgical Norms.
An intro to each Read More ››
As we reflect further upon the mystery of Christ’s kingship, we can ask ourselves a simple question: what does it mean to profess our allegiance to Christ the King? What does it look like? How can we live such an allegiance in our secular, confused and Read More ››
FAIRFIELD—The most wonderful time of the year is here and Fairfield University will add to the merriment with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 6 at 6:15 p.m. outside the Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola. The event is free and open to the public.
Historically a Read More ››
FAIRFIELD—Sacred Heart University will host a collaborative regional conference on the Catholic intellectual tradition for universities in April 2020 through a grant from the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts.
The Lilly Fellows Program seeks to renew and enhance the connections between Christianity and the Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT—Fifty-five years ago on a lazy Saturday afternoon, Debbie Moye’s neighbor started her on a journey that changed her life forever and led her down a new spiritual path.
As journeys go, it was a short one — a simple stroll down the streets of Bridgeport, from Read More ››
NORWALK—Norwalk’s Knights of Columbus St. Matthew Council 14360 has many traditions but helping veterans and children in need is at the top of the list.
The council began the Holiday on Thanksgiving Eve by leading the Rosary during the 24 hours of adoration then they celebrated Mass Read More ››
FAIRFIELD—Fairfield University’s Office of Alumni Relations and Student Alumni Association are once again hosting the Teddy Bears with Love Drive, and are accepting stuffed animal donations through Friday, December 7. Celebrating the program’s 20thyear, Fairfield University is inviting the community to make this year’s drive the most successful yet Read More ››
STAMFORD—All was quiet in St. Leo’s Church Wednesday afternoon, except in the kitchen, as the clamor of meals being prepared and the smell of roasting turkey wafted out into the halls.
Four glistening, brown turkeys sat in tin foil pans, covered in a healthy layer of seasoning. Read More ››
TRUMBULL—On November 27, St. Joseph High School will participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity worldwide. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to kick off the Read More ››
BRISTOL — More than 500 men, including a delegation from the Diocese of Bridgeport, recently attended the 11th annual Catholic Men’s Conference at St. Paul High School.
The conference, whose theme was “Go Into the Whole World,” featured the Rev. Bill Casey of the Congregation of the Read More ››
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a video message to young men and women around the world, Pope Francis called on them to provoke an uprising of change by serving others.
In helping those who are suffering, both young believers and nonbelievers can find “a strength that can Read More ››
Thanksgiving is a time of year that finds us coming home to our families to celebrate our many blessings in life. It should also be a time when we think of families who are struggling financially, physically and spiritually.
This year more than ever, we must stand Read More ››
Each week, beginning in mid-October and continuing until the first Sunday of Advent, The Leadership Institute will publish a series of articles that will be distributed at all parishes in the Diocese of Bridgeport as we await Bishop Caggiano’s promulgation of the Revised Liturgical Norms.
An intro to each article and the links Read More ››
MONROE—More than 300 people turned out Saturday, November 17 to pay tribute to one of the most beloved graduates of St. Joseph High School, the late Father John Baran, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua, who was described as a gifted homilist and spiritual leader who Read More ››
For a very long time I found it puzzling that of all the holidays that we celebrated as a family, the one that my father loved the most was Thanksgiving Day. It appeared strange in part because there is no comparable holiday in Italy. Growing up, Read More ››
VATICAN CITY—As the rich get richer, the increasing misery and cries of the poor are ignored every day, Pope Francis said.
“We Christians cannot stand with arms folded in indifference” or thrown up in the air in helpless resignation, the pope said in his homily Nov. 18, Read More ››
WESTON—Bishop Frank J. Caggiano delivered a somber message about the abuse of power within the Church at the Mass of Hope, Healing and Reconciliation at St. Francis of Assisi Church held on Sunday in Weston.
“There is one thing at the root of all the sins suffered by Read More ››
Saint Mary Parish, Bethel: Mr. Eric & Mrs. Kathleen Keener
Nominated by Reverend Corey Piccinino, Pastor
Saint Mary School, Bethel: Ms. MaryGert McCollam
Nominated by Mr. Greg Viceroy, Principal
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Bridgeport: Ms. Ina Mariano
Nominated by Reverend Joseph J. Karcsinski, Parochial Administrator
Blessed Sacrament Parish, Bridgeport: Ms. Balbina Ortiz
Nominated by Read More ››
STAMFORD—On the Monday after Thanksgiving, Trinity Catholic High School students will get an extra day at home. Not to be confused with a vacation, the high schoolers will work on their assignments remotely during what’s being called a “digital day.” Meanwhile, at school, classrooms will be Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT—“My friends, we have come here today because those of you who are being honored are being honored not simply because of all the good that you do, as important as that is, not simply because of the witness you give, as important as that is, Read More ››
FAIRFIELD—“I am tremendously proud of our entire school community for rallying around this event each year. Knowing that hundreds of lives will be touched in one way or another today is fantastic. Today’s a great example of ND fulfilling our mission to build character, faith and Read More ››
DANBURY—Immaculate High School invites the public to attend a special Christmas Concert and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 2 at 4:00pm.
The free event, A Very Immaculate Christmas,will feature seasonal performances by Immaculate’s A Capella group, Mixed and Concert Choirs, Guitar Ensemble and Concert Band, as Read More ››
HARTFORD—In its eleventh annual State of Abortion in Connecticut report the Connecticut Catholic Conference, which is the public policy office of the Catholic Bishops in Connecticut, calls for adoption of a parental notification law similar to the laws passed in forty-three other states, including the bordering Read More ››
FAIRFIELD—Special Masses for young people with disabilities are both a joyful celebration of what Jesus calls us to do and an important way to promote their inclusion in the life of the parish.
Saint Catherine Center will host its 2018 Mass Celebrating People with Special Needs on Sunday, Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT- “Are you ready to take up the Lord’s call to be a missionary disciple by serving as a Catholic educator? For to live the mission of Catholic education means to give life to our students by opening their minds, hearts and lives to Christ and Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT—The Saint Augustine Medal of Service prayer service and awards ceremony will be held at St. Augustine Cathedral this Saturday, November 17, beginning at 1 pm. A reception will follow at Kolbe-Cathedral High School on the grounds of the cathedral campus.
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano will lead Read More ››
WESTON- The Most Rev. Frank Caggiano, together with a planning committee of Survivors of Sexual Abuse as minors by Priests, will hold a very special Mass for anyone who has been sexually abused as minor and for others who have been impacted.
The Mass will be held Read More ››
BALTIMORE—The following is a reflection from Bishop Frank Caggiano on the November 2018 meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:
As the meeting of bishops continues here in Baltimore, much is being discussed about the change of direction the Holy See has asked regarding the Read More ››
Each week, beginning in mid-October and continuing until the first Sunday of Advent, The Leadership Institute will publish a series of articles that will be distributed at all parishes in the Diocese of Bridgeport as we await Bishop Caggiano’s promulgation of the Revised Liturgical Norms.
An intro to each article and the Read More ››
Very often in the life of faith, we spend a great deal of time and effort attending to the immediate needs of those around us. This is absolutely necessary since the demands of charity are the highest obligations that we need to fulfill in discipleship. However, Read More ››
BALTIMORE—Seasoned bishop watchers know that just about every fall meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has a surprise. Sometimes it’s an election result. Sometimes it is the debate you never expected. Sometimes it’s that there’s no debate.
But the first day of the 2018 fall Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT—“How delighted we are to be celebrating these wonderful students,” said Holly Doherty-Lemoine, executive director of Foundations in Education.
Bishop Frank J. Caggiano and Foundations in Education hosted the annual “Leaders of Tomorrow” breakfast reception for students, their parents and donors on Thursday, November 8 at the Read More ››
FAIRFIELD—Notre Dame High School in Fairfield has begun its annual 26 Acts of Kindness campaign. Begun in the days following the tragedy in Sandy Hook in 2012, the campaign designates one act of kindness each school day over a six week period while remembering the lives Read More ››
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Jews worldwide will remember the 80th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
In a direct German translation, it means “Crystal Night,” but it is more commonly thought of as “Night of Broken Glass,” as Nazis and their sympathizers rampaged through Nazi Germany — which by this time Read More ››
FAIRFIELD—On Friday, November 9, over 550 volunteers – representing the student body, faculty, staff, administration and parents – from Notre Dame High School in Fairfield will be in the local community completing the school’s annual Service Day. The 2018 event marks the school’s 10th anniversary of the Read More ››
HAMDEN — From the time she was in first grade, Bridget Mary Smith knew she wanted to be a nun. But her younger sister Colleen Therese rejected the possibility outright … because it was her sister’s.
“I wasn’t going to be a sister. Maybe it was sibling Read More ››
STAMFORD—Last Sunday more than 200 youth, young adult and adult facilitators made the celebration of the Spirit that is Rain Down come alive with their enthusiasm, servant hearts, engaged worship and deep reverence! Ignited and inspired by keynote artist and speaker, Tony Melendez, we accepted the Read More ››
STAMFORD—The 177 Project is coming to the Diocese of Bridgeport on Friday, November 9 to the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist in Stamford.
“The Basilica Parish is excited to host the 177 Project in its effort to spread and promote devotion to the Blessed Sacrament through Read More ››
STRATFORD—The 31st Annual Cardinal Shehan Center Celebrity Breakfast turned out to be a memorable one as it was the last one celebrated by Terry O’Connor, the long-time executive director, and also included a lively Question and Answer session with talk radio sports icon Christopher “Mad Dog” Read More ››
Each week, beginning in mid-October and continuing until the first Sunday of Advent, The Leadership Institute will publish a series of articles that will be distributed at all parishes in the Diocese of Bridgeport as we await Bishop Caggiano’s promulgation of the Revised Liturgical Norms.
An intro to each article and Read More ››
NORWALK—Join Catholic Charities for a festive event that will also benefit those most in need.
The 25th Anniversary Norwalk Celebrity Breakfast is being held on December 7 at Shorehaven Golf Club in Norwalk from 7:30-9:30 am. This year’s guest speaker is Father Robert Kinnally, chancellor of the Read More ››
FAIRFIELD—Join Sacred Heart University at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday, November 7 at 2 pm for its annual Kristallnacht Commemoration and listen to the story of Holocaust survivor Judith Altmann.
Holocaust survivor Judith Altmann was arrested and transported to the Auschwitz concentration camp in Read More ››
DANBURY—Immaculate High School students will perform Thornton Wilder’s American classic Our Town on November 15, 16 and 17 and the public is invited to see this beloved show.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes the audience to the fictional town of Grover’s Corners of the early 1900s, Read More ››
In the Webster’s online dictionary, the word “poverty” is defined as “the state of one who lacks a usual or socially acceptable amount of money or material possessions”. This definition reflects the modern world’s understanding of poverty, seen solely in material terms. However, for those who Read More ››
BRIDGEPORT—More than 1,000 people throughout the diocese attended the outdoor All Souls Day Masses held in six cemeteries today.
With a blustery autumn wind flapping the large white tents and maples trees lit by their fiery orange leaves, people joined in prayer for the repose of the Read More ››
DANBURY—The Division I Ice Hockey Team of Immaculate High School, in its final year as a co-op with New Fairfield High School, turned to the past to move into the future. Mike Bonelli, a USA Hockey Level 5 coach with high school and college coaching experience, Read More ››
SHELTON—Our priests and pastors are with us at life’s most memorable, inspiring and challenging moments and we keep them in our thoughts, prayers and hearts throughout the years. It was no exception on Saturday, September 15 to honor and celebrate Fr. Philip Brady’s 100th birthday.
An entourage of former Read More ››
NEWTOWN—St Rose of Lima Church hosted a film screening of Lessons from a School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane and a discussion, on October 22.
A description on the film’s website, lessonsfromaschoolshooting.com, explains, “Following the Peabody Award-winning Newtown documentary, Lessons from a School Shooting: Notes from Dunblane depicts Read More ››
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