Bishop Caggiano Issues Statement on “Dreamers” September 6th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT-- "I was profoundly saddened yesterday to learn of the decision rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly known as DACA. For the last… Read More ››

Vatican Choir Coming to New York September 6th, 2017 - NEW YORK—The Sistine Chapel Choir in visiting NYC on September 16th and 17th. There will be a concert in St. Patrick's Cathedral on the evening… Read More ››

Cardinal Dolan Weighs in on DACA Decision September 5th, 2017 - NEW YORK— In the audio link to SiriusXM’s Conversation with Cardinal Dolan, Cardinal Dolan weighs in on the president's decision to end the DACA program,… Read More ››

Bishop praises teachers for forming students in “mind and faith” September 5th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—Describing teachers as the “spiritual mothers and fathers” of their students, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano told Catholic educators that in addition to building academic skills… Read More ››

USCCB President, Vice President And Committee Chairmen Denounce Administration’s Decision To End DACA September 5th, 2017 - WASHINGTON— The President and Vice President along with Chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have issued a statement denouncing the Administration's termination… Read More ››

Prayer, Love, Support and Supplies September 4th, 2017 - NORWALK— A truck driven by St. Matthew pastor Msgr. Walter Orlowski is bound for Texas “loaded with prayer, love, support and supplies.” Scores of St.… Read More ››

Bishops’ Annual Labor Day Statement Scores ‘Excessive Inequality’ September 4th, 2017 - WASHINGTON (CNS) -- "Excessive inequality" threatens cooperation among all people in society "and the social pact it supports," said Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice,… Read More ››

Bishop’s Back to School Challenge! September 2nd, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT— In this “Face of Prayer” video, Bishop Caggiano issues a back to school challenge to young people: “Make time for prayer!” With the unstructured… Read More ››

‘Hear the Cry of the Earth,’ Pope and Patriarch Urge in Ecology Message September 2nd, 2017 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Environmental destruction is a sign of a "morally decaying scenario" in which too many people ignore or deny that, from the… Read More ››

NCH set to launch new initiative to help guests find work September 1st, 2017 - STAMFORD—New Covenant Center in Stamford reports an increasing number of it guests were able find to part-time work this summer, and that it is set… Read More ››

Pope Offers Prayers for Victims of Flooding in Texas, Louisiana August 31st, 2017 - VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis offered his prayers for the people of Texas and Louisiana struggling to cope with the devastating impact of Hurricane… Read More ››

Diocesan Response to Hurricane Harvey August 30th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—Second collections to assist the many Texas families who are in dire need of food, water, clothing and shelter, especially in the cities of Houston… Read More ››

St. Matthew’s is Houston bound August 29th, 2017 - NORWALK—Msgr. Walter, Pastor of St. Matthew Church is driving one of three supply trucks down to Texas next week. Msgr. Orlowski is asking parishioners to consider… Read More ››

Diocese celebrates Patronal Feast August 28th, 2017 - BRIDGEPORT—Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of the Diocese of Bridgeport! Read Bishop Frank’s reflection on St. Augustine: “Saint Augustine… Read More ››

Catholic groups are mobilizing to help in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath August 28th, 2017 - WASHINGTON—Catholic dioceses and charities are quickly organizing to help in the aftermath of a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall with heavy rains and winds… Read More ››