Articles By: erik shanabrough

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month March 15th, 2025 - The Office of Safe Environment is working collaboratively with an advocacy organization called Students Against Child Trafficking, S.A.C.T., which helps people to identify, prevent and… Read More ››

Bishop’s Sunday Homily for the First Sunday of Lent (3/9/2025) March 10th, 2025 - The following is a transcript of Bishop Caggiano's Sunday homily, given March 9 at St. Augustine My dear sisters and brothers, When I was young,… Read More ››

A Journey Not Only to Easter, but to Eternal Life March 10th, 2025 - By Rose Brennan BRIDGEPORT—The pews of St. Augustine Cathedral were filled on the afternoon of March 9, where on the First Sunday of Lent, Bishop… Read More ››

Ash Wednesday Mass Photo Gallery March 7th, 2025 - Hundreds joined Bishop Caggiano to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral, marking the formal beginning of the 40-day Lenten Season. (Photos by Amy… Read More ››

Inaugural Issue of the Bridge Newsletter Now Available March 7th, 2025 - Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Bridge, a monthly Diocesan newsletter. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to deepen our faith and foster unity… Read More ››

Bishop’s Sunday Homily for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (3/2/2025) March 3rd, 2025 - The following is a transcript of Bishop Caggiano's Sunday homily, given March 2 at St. Augustine My dear sisters and brothers in the Lord, the… Read More ››

Ash Wednesday Schedules and Locations March 3rd, 2025 - Join the Diocese of Bridgeport to celebrate Ash Wednesday on March 5 and officially begin the season of Lent! Masses are celebrated in English unless… Read More ››

Diocesan Eucharistic Retreats Set for March 11-13 February 27th, 2025 - By ROSE BRENNAN BRIDGEPORT—The Diocese of Bridgeport and the Institute for Catholic Formation invite the faithful to the Diocesan Eucharistic Retreat from March 11 through… Read More ››

Reminder: 2025 Lenten Speaker Series, March 15 @ St. Joseph Parish (Shelton) February 27th, 2025 - The first of three speaker series events takes place Saturday, March 15 7PM featuring Reverend Ryan Lerner. Read More ››

Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop for Norwich Diocese February 13th, 2025 - Bishop Frank Caggiano and the Diocese of Bridgeport offer their warmest congratulations and prayers for Bishop-elect Richard F. Reidy. Click to read the Bishop's statement. Read More ››

Pope Sends Letter to US Bishops re: Migrants and Refugees February 12th, 2025 - Pope Francis has urged U.S. Catholics and people of goodwill to not give in to “narratives” that discriminate against and cause unnecessary suffering to migrants… Read More ››

Bishop’s Sunday Homily @ the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (2/2/2025) February 3rd, 2025 - The following is a transcript of Bishop Caggiano's Sunday homily, given February 2 at St. Augustine My dear sisters and brothers in the Lord, today… Read More ››

Upcoming Bishop’s Lecture Featuring Father John Kartje January 30th, 2025 - Reminder: The next Bishop's Lecture will take place Thursday, March 27, 2025 and the topic is "Engaging Mystery: Advice from a Priest-Scientist for Nones, Nuns,… Read More ››

Truth, Beauty, and Goodness: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 19th, 2025 - Today, January 20, 2025, we come together as a diocesan community to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man… Read More ››

Your Generosity in Action: The 2024 Impact Report January 16th, 2025 - Showcasing the extraordinary impact of your support - empowering Catholic education, strengthening our Parishes, and transforming lives through critical aid to those most in need. Read More ››