We’re excited to introduce SFXFund.org, a fresh, dedicated space to learn about the St. Francis Xavier Fund for Missionary Parishes and the vibrant, urban faith communities it supports. Discover how the SFX Fund’s unique approach brings pastors, parish partners, and donors together to address critical needs, strengthen parish life, and create opportunities for discipleship throughout Read More ››
By Kelly Weldon | October 19, 2026 Did you get a chance to read Theo of Golden yet? It is a beautiful story that will restore your faith in humankind. And if you have read it, perhaps you closed the book wondering how you might be a little more like Theo. The main character, Theo, 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 ››
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 ››
SFX grant recipients give tours of their blessings reprinted from Fairfield County Catholic December issue BY CITLALLI SANTIAGO BRIDGEPORT — In celebration of the fund’s namesake, Foundations in Faith toured two of the parishes partnering with them through the St. Francis Xavier Fund for Missionary Parishes. The two parishes on the tour—Our Lady of Good Read More ››
By Carol Incarnacao-Schirm August 29, 2024 Earlier this year, Foundations in Faith published its first impact report. The mission of the Foundation is to transform pastoral care ministries in the Diocese of Bridgeport by providing vital funding, resources, and inspiring discipleship and in reading the impact report, one could say mission accomplished. Foundations in Read More ››
On March 26th, the Foundations in Faith Board of Trustees approved a grant for $223,322 to the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. This is in addition to the $161,600 approved for distribution to support Priests (Office of Vocations, Seminarians, and Retired Priests). This represents a total distribution of $384,922 in General Operating Support Read More ››
