STAMFORD— Dr. Steven Cheeseman, Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport, has announced that Mr. Tony Pavia has stepped in as Interim Principal at Trinity Catholic High School effective Tuesday, August 16, 2016.
Above: In this 1996 black-and-white file photo, Blessed Teresa of Kolkata talks with Ken Hackett, left, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See and former president of Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Md. (CNS photo/courtesy Catholic Relief Services)
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- If there is one person who immersed herself in the "peripheries" Pope Francis is drawn to, it was Blessed Teresa of Kolkata.
If there was one who showed courage and creativity in bringing God's mercy to the world, like Pope Francis urges, it was the diminutive founder of the Missionaries of Charity.
EPHESUS, TURKEY Since at least the fourth century, August 15 has been commemorated in Catholic churches as the Feast of the Assumption, in the belief that the Virgin May was bodily “assumed” into heaven at her death. In the 1950s, Pope Pius XII defined the Assumption as dogma, one of the few times papal infallibility has ever been invoked.
As we continue to endure this heat wave, I am sure that we are all trying to figure out ways to stay cool. Luckily, most of us have the benefit of air conditioning in at least a portion of where we live. However, I can remember times just like this, as a young boy growing up in my old neighborhood in Brooklyn, enduring heat wave after heat wave, without any air conditioning at all!
BALTIMORE (CNS) -- The same day a federal Department of Justice report cataloging systemic abuses by Baltimore's police was issued, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore called that report "sobering and distressing."
NEWTOWN—Young people throughout the diocese are gathering today in Newtown for the 11th annual Fan the Fire Eucharist-centered Youth Rally on the grounds of St. Rose of Lima Church, 38 Church Hill Rd.
Today’s event is designed to help teens deepen their relationship with Christ. Each year, hundreds of teens gather to celebrate and learn about their Catholic faith.
STAMFORD, CT (July 25, 2016) – Community members are invited to a film screening of the award-winning docudrama Disobedience: The Sousa Mendes Story on Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m. at The State Cinema, 990 Hope St., Stamford, CT. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Sousa Mendes Foundation, and light refreshments will be served.
TRUMBULL—Women of all ages are invited to participate in the third annual Women’s Conference for the Diocese of Bridgeport, “Made By Love, For Love,” to be held Saturday, November 12, at the St. Catherine of Siena Family Center, 210 Shelton Rd, Trumbull, Conn.
The conference will run from check-in at 9:30 am until the closing Mass at 5:30 pm.
BLACK ROCK SUMMER CONCERTS have begun. They take place every Tues. at 6:30 pm on St. Ann Field (next to St. Ann Church), 481 Brewster St., Bridgeport. Rain date is on Weds. Bring your chairs, blankets, munchies, and kids. Admission: $5; children under 12, free. There's a new band and a new food truck every week! Check out www.StAnnBlackRock.com for schedule and cancellations/postponements.
ANNUAL RETREAT—Join our Sisters at one of their annual retreats. Aug. 7-9 or 9-11 discern our way of life by praying with our Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. Fr. Niles Kauffman will direct conferences. Silence will be an important part of personal reflection. For more info visit Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity: fscc-calledtobe.org.
CRUISE—Join St. Stephen Church on Thurs., Aug. 11, for a cruise around the Thimble Islands off the coast of Branford. Depart St. Stephen at 12:45 pm for a 3 pm cruise. Dinner at Biagetti's Restaurant in West Haven. Cost $73.00 per person (includes bus, cruise and dinner), space is limited - call Maria LaVelle at 203.459.1021 for reservations.
FAN THE FIRE YOUTH RALLY for teens in grades 8-12 will be held Sat., Aug. 13, 9 am-9 pm, at St. Rose of Lima Church, 38 Church Hill Rd, Newtown. This year’s theme is #witness. The rally will feature talks, confessions, Rosary, Eucharistic adoration, Mass, games and entertainment provided by Steve Angrisano. Main celebrant is Bishop Frank J. Caggiano. Music provided by Kevin Donovan and Katie Keogler. Cost: $40; includes lunch and dinner. For more info, contact your youth minister or pastor or call Maria Cerdena at 203-416-1454 or mcerdena@diobpt.org.
DISCERNMENT of Spirits Retreat teaches the art of decision-making using St. Ignatius' rules of discernment. Aug. 12-14 begins at 5:30 pm with evening meal and ends after Sunday noon meal at 12:30 pm. For more info visit Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity: fscc-calledtobe.org.
SUMMER CAMP: “Lives of our Catholic Saints,” will be held at St. Mary Parish, Norwalk, Tues.-Fri., Aug. 16-19 from 9:30-11 am. Open to children entering fourth grade and older, through Confirmation. Free of charge (donations welcome). For more info, contact Andrea Remlin: Lourdes_fatima@hotmail.com or 203.227.5477.
S’MORES AND STARS: Have fun around the fire and enjoy some s’mores while watching the stars. Aug. 19 from 8-11 pm at St. Ann’s, 181 Clapboard Ridge Rd., Danbury.
ENCOURAGE apostolate for friends and family of loved ones with same sex attractions or gender ID issues, meets the third Saturday of the month (August 20, Sept. 17) at 10:30 am and is strictly confidential. For more info contact the Norwalk Chapter: EnCourageNorwalk@gmail.com.
MASS OF HEALING AND HOPE will be celebrated Mon., Aug. 22, at 7:30 pm at Christ the King Parish, Trumbull with Fr. Larry Carew. For more info, call the Charismatic Renewal Office: 203.268.8253.
BOWLING: Come Glow bowling with young adults of the area and enjoy a night of fun! Aug. 26 from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at DolrBill’s Bowling 145 Danbury Rd., New Milford.
“LOURDES IN A DAY PILGRIMAGE” will be held Sat., Sept. 10, from 9:30 am to 4 pm at St. Thomas Seminary, 467 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, Conn. The Order of Malta invites those unable to make the trip to Lourdes, France to experience the joy, grace and healing promised by Our Lady of Lourdes. Register by Aug. 15 with Mark Sullivan at sllvnchrth@yahoo.com or 860.523.1405.
BALTIMORE (CNS) -- World-class triathlete Katie Hursey Zaferes travels with a custom bicycle and enough workout gear to outfit an entire aerobics class.
NORWALK—On Sunday, August 14, in honor of the Feast of the Assumption, at 4 pm, Bishop Frank Caggiano will celebrate a Solemn High Mass in traditional Latin at St. Mary's Church, 669 West Avenue. The bishop will also dedicate a new statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary which will be known as “Our Lady of Norwalk.”
GREENWICH—Since school let out in June, construction on Greenwich Catholic School (GCS)’s Upper School has been in full swing, with crews working around the clock to renovate and expand the building.
FAIRFIELD—Seven boys and girls from Fairfield, Conn ages 9-14, were named local champions of the 2016 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge and have earned the right to compete at the regional level. St. Pius X Council 16347 in Fairfield, Conn sponsored the competition at Ludlowe Middle School on August 6, 2016.
BRIDGEPORT—The Cardinal Shehan Center seeks unwanted, unused, or problematic vehicles for its vehicle donation program. The program will benefit the Shehan Center's After School & Saturday Program.
BRIDGEPORT—The Reunion Committee of St. Stephen’s Parochial School, formerly in Bridgeport, invites alumni and their families to an all-school reunion on Sunday, October 9, at 12:30 pm at Testo’s Restaurant, 1775 Madison Ave, Bridgeport. St. Stephen of Hungary Parish and School were closed in 1971.
BRIDGEPORT—After more than 10 days spent in Poland for World Youth Day, all our pilgrims and chaperones from the Diocese of Bridgeport have returned home safely, transformed by this remarkable experience shared with almost 2 million young from close to 190 countries across the globe.
BRIDGEPORT—In answer to the Year of Mercy, nearly 400 parishioners from St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Bridgeport made a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass., on July 30. The pilgrimage was one of many ongoing Year of Mercy initiatives at St. Charles.
NEWTOWN—Teens in grades 8 through 12 are invited to the 11th annual Fan the Fire Eucharist-Centered Youth Rally on Saturday, August 13, from 9 am to 9 pm on the grounds of St. Rose of Lima Church, 38 Church Hill Rd, Newtown, Conn. This year’s theme is #witness.
FAIRFIELD—St. Matthew Knights of Columbus held a battle in the kitchen to raise money for Al’s Angels. The battle was waged on Reef Road in Fairfield, but the champion prevailed.
There was a lot of competition from many other fine cooks, but the 2015 Chili Knight Out “Chili Cook Off” champion came through again.
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