On Monday, June 15, St. Peter Church, in partnership with Foundations in Faith and the St. Francis Xavier Fund, hosted a Gratitude Lunch with St. Anthony of Padua Church. St. Peter Church, located in Bridgeport, is just four miles north of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Fairfield. Fr. Alexis Moronta enthusiastically welcomed the group Read More ››
BY EMILY CLARK – FCC May 2026 STAMFORD—Sharon MacKnight can still picture the water gushing in, dripping onto the pews and soaking the stone floor in front of the steps to the main altar. Large buckets were strategically placed to catch the raindrops, even as Mass continued to be celebrated. “It came down in reams, Read More ››
From Fairfield County Catholic – May 2026 For decades, the massive former school building at St. Charles Borromeo Church has sat vacant. Over time, with years of non-use, it became more than just empty – it became an eyesore and even dangerous. Many ideas were explored, plans discussed, and possibilities considered, but in the end, Read More ››
Carol and I are blessed to share office space with Steve Lee at Veritas Catholic Network, home to the Let Me Be Frank radio, podcast and YouTube show. Take a listen to our radio spot on The St. Frances Xavier Fund for Missionary Parishes. This fund is super special – nothing like it exists and Read More ››
Each January, Carol and I review the past year or two and begin a process of goal setting. Reflection is essential and a great jumping off point. Foundations in Faith 2 full-time staff Assets in 2023 = $25M Assets in 2025 = $38M (52% growth in 2 years) Key Initiatives in past two years Updated Read More ››
Foundations in Faith is pleased to present the 2024-2025 Annual Stewardship Report. Whether you like stories or stats or both you will likely be inspired by our work, led by an outstanding and very committed Board of Directors!
This report celebrates the impact, lessons learned, and vision for the future—sustaining vibrant, mission-driven parishes across the Diocese of Bridgeport. October 4, 2025 Dear Friends in Faith, It is my pleasure to share with you the 2025 Report on the St. Francis Xavier Fund for Missionary Parishes (SFX Fund)—one of Foundations in Faith’s eleven ministries. Read More ››
Congratulations to Carol who has recently been promoted to Associate Director of Grants and Communications! Welcome to the Foundations in Faith newsletter! I joined Foundations in Faith a little over two years ago and it has been an honor and a pleasure to serve the Church—and especially our Diocese—in this capacity. Our Catholic faith is Read More ››
Foundations in Faith Approves $1 Million in General Operating Support Grants for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 On March 25, 2025, the Foundations in Faith (FIF) Board of Directors approved a slate of General Operating Support grants to various diocesan programs committed to advancing pastoral initiatives across the Diocese. These grants provide financial assistance to vital organizations Read More ››
Foundations in Faith Committee Approves Grants for Missionary Parishes in the Diocese of Bridgeport Last night, the Foundations in Faith St. Francis Xavier Committee approved four grants aimed at supporting missionary parishes in the Diocese of Bridgeport. These grants, which total $160,500, are part of the ongoing effort to provide financial and human resources to Read More ››
