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Featured Author A ny fool could see it was only a matter of time. Our guy was headed for bigger and better things. Not that Bishop Lori really belonged to us, or that our Bridgeport Diocese is such small beer. But Baltimore is a big deal: the oldest diocese in the country; the original seat of American Catholicism. Read More » | ||
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May 18, 2012
Posted in World News
Bell ringing called for on July 4
Prayer services for liberty to be held nationwide
Resources available at www.fortnight4freedom.org
WASHINGTON—Mass at the Baltimore’s historic Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, scheduled for June 21 at 7:00pm EDT, will open the Fortnight For Freedom, which runs from June 21 to July 4. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore will celebrate the liturgy to kick off the Catholic Church’s national education campaign on Religious Liberty.
Archbishop Lori becomes 16th Archbishop of Baltimore
May 17, 2012
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World News
In a jubilant liturgy that highlighted the historic roots of the Baltimore archdiocese while also looking to the future, Archbishop William E. Lori was installed as the 16th archbishop of Baltimore May 16 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Homeland.
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May 15, 2012
Posted in World News
As the Archdiocese of Baltimore puts the final touches on planning for the May 16 installation of Archbishop William E. Lori, the incoming leader of more than 500,000 Maryland Catholics is keeping his attention focused on prayer.
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May 14, 2012
FAIRFIELD--The St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Human Relations Committee recently celebrated Earth Day by doing a clean-up at Sasco Hill Beach. On a cold, windy spring day the committee representatives collected a tremendous amount of trash--from cups, tin foil, bottles, plastic bags, soda cans, food wrappers, to broken glass and more. When you are next enjoying Sasco Beach, notice how clean the beach is thanks in part to the efforts of our Human Relations committee. Let’s hope our citizens will keep it that way!
Read More »Bishop Lori Ordains First Vietnamese-American Priest in Diocese
May 13, 2012
BRIDGEPORT (Saturday May 12, 2012)—When Bishop Lori intoned the words, “We choose Deacon Augustine, our Brother, for the order of the priesthood,” the congregation broke into a prolonged standing ovation at St. Augustine Cathedral in downtown Bridgeport.
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May 11, 2012
Posted in Local News
NEWTOWN - Recognized as one of two outstanding students statewide, Patrick Briscoe, an eighth-grader at St. Rose of Lima School, received the Prudential Spirit of Community Award, honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Patrick conducted a penny collection drive that raised more than $1,200 to purchase two cobblestones and a granite paver to remember those from his hometown at the National 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan.
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May 09, 2012
Posted in Local News
FIRST COMMUNION--St. Rose of Lima School students received their First Holy Communion on Saturday May 5th at St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown, CT.Students pictured from Mrs. Jeanne Vitetta's Class include:From Left to Right- Kayla Ondy, Ella Schmitt, Allison Pavlicek, Justin Zemo, Gregory Gargano, Angelo LaManna, Ryan Gommo, Michael Queenan, Tyler Griffin, Hope Johnston, Ashley Gotch, Mia Sadlouskos, and Lara McDougall. Holy Communion is the second of seven sacraments beginning with Baptism, and a time of joy and celebration as young boys and girls receive the Eucharist for the first time.
Photography by Bernadette Queenan
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May 09, 2012
Posted in Local News
STAMFORD--Trinity Catholic Middle School sixth graders tied for second place in the competition for the 2012 International Online Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. The results of the competition were announced on May 1.
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May 09, 2012
Posted in Local News
FAIRFIELD--The Student Council at Assumption Catholic School organized a service project during Lent to benefit the March of Dimes. The Student Council gave each student a box and asked them to collect spare change throughout the Lenten season. All grades, pre-k3 through eight, participated and the students raised $1,037.00 towards the March of Dimes. Student Council members, (l-r) Ivan Whyte, Daniel Gardella, Lina Vivo and Jillian Cass.
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May 08, 2012
Posted in Local News
As the spiritual leader of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Bishop William Lori has acted as a “shepherd” for many in his flock. Dedicated to providing educational opportunities to those less fortunate, Bishop Lori has been a supporter of the Shepherds Program, an independent, nondenominational non-profit organization whose mission is to provide financial assistance and guidance to qualifying candidates, opening the doors to deserving inner city youth and offering them brighter futures. Nancy Forvil, 26, a former Shepherds
student, shares a special bond with the Church leader.