WESTON—Foundations in Faith hosted their annual Bishop’s Reception on a warm September afternoon in Weston at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall. Over 120 people of all ages gathered to celebrate one another as fellow 2019 grant award recipients. Elements of the afternoon included Bishop Frank J. Caggiano acknowledging each of the grant recipients from Read More ››
STAMFORD—Last June, 25 parishioners from the Basilica of St. John the Evangelist went out into the streets of Stamford just as the early disciples did, who were directed by Christ to spread the Gospel. In one evening, these modern street evangelists approached a few hundred people in an attempt to bring Christ to strangers, said Read More ››
St. Luke Parish, Westport New Teen Communication Internship By JENNIFER COFFMAN WESTPORT—St. Luke Youth teens have long been recognized for their faithful witness, joyful enthusiasm and willingness to share their time and talents with the parish. Now, a new internship has been created allowing teens to contribute to parish communications ranging from writing Gospel meditations Read More ››
Announcing the St. John Paul II Fund Grant Recipients for 2019 Bishop Caggiano and the Foundations in Faith Board of Trustees thanks the generous donors who have directed $115,000 of funding to Diocesan churches and parishes to enhance and innovate religious education, youth ministry and faith formation innitiatives. Basilica of St. John the Evangelist Read More ››
Reprinted from Fairfield County Catholic – June 19, 2019 Editors Note: These comments were originally delivered by Helen Burland, Executive Director of St. Catherine Center for Special Needs on its 20th anniversary. They have been printed and posted here with her permission. Good evening – I am Helen Burland and I have the honor and Read More ››
Numerous Grants and Awards totaling $425,000 for Pastoral Care Approved by the Foundations in Faith Board of Trustees  BRIDGEPORT—On May 23, the board of trustee meeting began and closed with a prayer. The feeling of gratitude for the donors, priests, parish staff and the Catholic community who are all striving to grow closer to Read More ››
On April 15th, 2019 a total of 31 Applications were official submitted for consideration for the second year of the St. John Paul II Fund grant process. The Grant Review Committee convened to discuss the review process and get to work. The Committee consist of five members and began with a prayer and introductions. Kelly Read More ››
St. John Paul II Fund For Religious Education & Youth Ministry Report on 2018 Grants The Call: In February of 2018 the St. John Paul II Fund was launched to seek applications from parishes and diocesan organizations to find innovative approaches to invigorating religious education and youth ministry. Bishop Caggiano emphasized the importance of “thinking Read More ››
As the school year begins to reach the half-way point for our youth, it has given the St. Margaret Mary’s WALK Youth Group time to reflect on all the positive additions that the St. John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry grant has afforded the group. The group has already made substantial Read More ››
The Diocese of Bridgeport has announced the application process for the second year of the Saint John Paul II Fund for Religious Education and Youth Ministry. St. John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Grant: Responding to Bishop Caggiano’s invitation to lifelong formation, in February 2018, parishes were invited to reimagine faith Read More ››
