Monthly Newspaper • DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT
Pope Francis’ First World Youth Day Speech August 5th, 2023 - The Holy Father received an enthusiastic welcome as he arrived in the popemobile to remind young people: ‘Dear friends, there is a happiness that Jesus… Read More ››
Pope: Make Room for Everyone in the Church August 5th, 2023 - As Pope Francis officially launched a gathering of hundreds of thousands of Catholic young people here in the Portuguese capital, one direct message was repeated… Read More ››
St. Jude Parishioner finishes First in Swim Across the Sound August 3rd, 2023 - MONROE—Fortitude, commitment, and a love of family. That’s what kept Joey Nizzardo going as he swam over seven hours from Port Jefferson, New York to… Read More ››
Many Parishes Exceed Goals in Bishop’s Appeal August 2nd, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—In challenging economic times, parishioners have demonstrated their generosity in giving to the 2023 Bishop’s Appeal, “One in Christ,” whose goal is to unite the… Read More ››
Sister Jeanne Albrittain, IHM July 31st, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA—Sister Jeanne Albrittain, IHM, (formerly known as Sister M. Anton) of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary died on Sunday, July… Read More ››
St. Stephen Church Blood Drive July 31st, 2023 - TRUMBULL—St. Stephen Church located at 6948 Main Street in Trumbull is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on September 9, 2023, from… Read More ››
A Step Forward Under the Mantle of Mary July 31st, 2023 - By Rose Brennan TOMAR, Portugal—In the last stronghold of the Knights Templar, Diocese of Bridgeport seminarians Dominick Angiolillo and Maximilian Lock received the Rite of… Read More ››
A Devotion to Faith and Books July 30th, 2023 - Last winter, a friend of mine started planning a new book club and asked me to join. I hesitated. I was already committed to several… Read More ››
Powers of Example for the Rest of Us July 30th, 2023 - Whenever I get discouraged— and lately it happens a lot after I read the news—I try to think of people I’ve met who are what… Read More ››
The Antechamber to Heaven July 30th, 2023 - From childhood on, summer and I have been the best of friends. When I look back, most of the good memories of my childhood are… Read More ››
Keeping Pastor’s Spirit Alive July 30th, 2023 - By Joe Pisani FAIRFIELD—When Father John Baran arrived at St. Anthony of Padua Parish on Ash Wednesday 21 years ago, all the signs were there… Read More ››
Diocesan delegation to World Youth Day, Lisbon July 27th, 2023 - BRIDGEPORT—It may be taking place a year later than anticipated, but it’s official: the Diocese of Bridgeport will be sending a group of 61 people… Read More ››
Bridgeport area hosts first young adult Mass July 24th, 2023 - By Rose Brennan BRIDGEPORT—There are countless things constantly competing for the attention of people in their 20s and 30s: work, family, relationships, friendships and more.… Read More ››
A Brush with the Divine July 23rd, 2023 - The Jesus Guild had the great privilege to host an Iconography Workshop taught by Veronica Royal from July 17th – 21st on the campus of… Read More ››