Monthly Archives: May 2022

Bishop ordains six as transitional deacons

NEW CANAAN — Bishop Frank J. Caggiano ordained six men as transitional deacons on Saturday, urging them to preach the Truth fearlessly to “a world that has grown colder and darker, lacking compassion, lacking civility, lacking respect and lacking a place for Christ.” During his homily at the Pontifical Mass at St. Aloysius Church, he Read More ››

FIF plans for fellowship, faith and fun this summer

BRIDGEPORT — Summer is just around the corner. For most of us, that probably means vacation time, soaking up the sun and enjoying the warmer weather. But for Foundations in Faith, the arrival of summer also heralds the arrival of a new grant opportunity for parishes in the city of Bridgeport. The new program, known Read More ››

New Blessed McGivney Guild to support vocations

BRIDGEPORT — Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has announced the formation off the Blessed Michael McGivney Guild to provide support to men who are discerning vocations. The bishop said that guild members will help by providing financial support and accompaniment to programs that foster and sustain seminarians in discerning and forming vocations. “Praying without ceasing and Read More ››

Knowing they are loved: Faith in their lives

Every Friday during Prayer Service at Saint Catherine Academy, Philip offers a litany of intercessions, praying for his family, classmates, teachers, and individuals he knows who are sick or struggling. He even prays for Cobalt, his pet parakeet that passed away. It is not always easy to understand exactly what he is saying, but the Read More ››

Grant Spotlight: Our Lady of Aparecida Parish

Our Lady of Aparecida Parish in Danbury was a first-time Foundations in Faith grant recipient only last fall. But they’re already making headway when it comes to religious education and faith formation. Our Lady of Aparecida received a Youth in Action grant from the St. John Paul II Fund for Religious Education and Faith Formation. Read More ››