$15,200 Awarded in Mini Grants So Far in 2025-2026!
Since 2019 more than $40,000 has been distributed through this program that meets a very specific need for ministries in our parishes and in the diocese: funding for innovative approaches or when an exceptional need such as financial constraints prevents the applicant from fulfilling the ministry’s mission. So far this fiscal year, Foundations in Faith Read More ››
Applications Open for JPII Fund for Faith Formation and St. Therese Fund for Evangelization in February
Starting on February 15, parishes and ministries of the Diocese of Bridgeport will once again be able to apply for funding from Foundations in Faith via the JPII Fund for Faith Formation and the St. Therese Fund for Evangelization. Since 2019, both funds have provided more than one million dollars to faith formation and evangelization Read More ››
St. Charles Borromeo Fund for Vocations & Seminarians
Every vocation begins with a “Yes,” and in the Diocese of Bridgeport, as of the end of 2025 thirty-eight men have answered the call and are currently at different stages of formation for the priesthood. More “Yes” are anticipated from at least a handful of men currently in the discernment process. We know this as Read More ››
SFX – Fun to do this radio spot with Carol
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 ››
Two Years In Review
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 ››
2024-2025 Stewardship Report
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!
Hot Off the Press – SFX Report
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 ››
ICYMI – Carol’s terrific relaunch of FIF’s Newsletter.
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 ››
St. John Vianney Fund for Retired Priests/Nick Yanicelli Tribute at Our Queen of the Clergy
On May 12th 2025 Foundations in Faith hosted a special tribute in memory of Nick Yanicelli at Our Queen of the Clergy Residence in Stamford. Our board member from 2015 until his passing in 2024, Nick was Foundations in Faith’s board advocate for retired priests in the Diocese of Bridgeport and exemplified advocacy by highlighting Read More ››
CREDO (I Believe)
In her own words, Anne Cunningham, Director of Religious Education at Sacred Heart-St. Patrick’s in Redding says that what began as a revamping of the religious education program has evolved into a comprehensive parish-wide program re-engineering of faith formation for the entire community. She first submitted an application for a competitive program support grant through Read More ››
