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The 2010 Annual Bishop's Appeal is underway!
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Catholic Schools Week is Off to
a Great Start!
Feb 2, 2010 • Latest News
Pictured in the photo from left to right are Jamie Peirce Gr. 7, Matthew Oliveira Gr. 6, Marcus Espinal Gr. 7, Patrick Relator Gr. 6, Mrs. McCormack, Father Mecca, Katherin Sniffin, Assistant Principal and Jefferson Arce Gr. 7.
Fr. Gregg Mecca, Pastor of St. Peter Church in Danbury, presents checks to Mrs. Mary McCormack, Principal of Saint Peter-Sacred Heart School from parishioners totaling $3,800.00 at Mass at the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. An anonymous donor pledged to match dollar for dollar funds raised by St. Peter parishioners for the purpose of tuition assistance. In one week parishioners responded and exceeded the challenge to a total of $2,300.
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Sister Joan Magnetti to Lead Six Diocesan Inner-City Elementary Schools in Bridgeport
Jan 28, 2010 • Latest News
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS-- Sister Joan Magnetti, newly named Executive
Director of the Cathedral Cluster, greets parents and students at the
"Breakfast of Champions" held at the Catholic Center to launch National
Catholic Schools Weeks and celebrate the academic and sports excellence of
students in Catholic schools.
BRIDGEPORT — Nationally known educator Sr. Joan Magnetti, rscj, has been named Executive Director of the six inner-city Bridgeport schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport, according to the Most Rev. William E. Lori, Bishop of Bridgeport.
Her appointment was announced by Bishop Lori and James L. Bailey, Chairman of the Cathedral Education Cluster Advisory Board, during the January 26th board meeting at the Catholic Center. Read More
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Building a Culture of Life in
the Diocese of Bridgeport
Jan 27, 2010 • Latest News
Bishop William E. Lori (with microphone, above) leads a contingent of the Diocese of Bridgeport who marched along with over 300,000 Pro-Lifers on January 22, 2010. “We believe, as science and research teaches, and as faith confirms, that life begins at conception. We are here not to be negative, but to be positive, and to witness to life as a gift of God that each and every one of us cherishes”, said Bishop Lori prior to leading the Rosary during the Pro-Life March. Msgr. Ernest Esposito, director of the Respect Life Ministry (center) organized the diocesan delegation.
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Meet Jean-Paul and Gerrie Musicco, Chair Couple of the 2010 "Living Our Faith" Annual Bishop's Appeal
Jan 26, 2010 • Annual Bishop's Appeal
Gerri and Jean-Paul Musicco, members of Saint Aloysius Parish in New Canaan, have graciously accepted Bishop Lori’s offer to represent the diocese as the chair couple for the 2010 Living Our Faith Annual Bishop’s Appeal.
“As a young couple with children in middle school and high school, Gerrie and Jean-Paul have first-hand experience with many of the ministries supported through the Appeal,” says Bishop Lori.
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For the latest updates and breaking news about the Church response to the Haiti crisis,
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Catholic Relief Services
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Please Live the Gospel By Making
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This Month's Highlights:
- Catholic Schools Week
Sun Jan 31 - Fri Feb 5
- Marriage Workshop w/ Bob & Rita Boeke - Sat Feb 13
- Day of Recollection - Thu Feb 18
- Permanent Diaconate Mass
Sat Feb 20
- Rite of Election - Sun Feb 21
The January issue of Fairfield County Catholic is now avaliable!
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A Local Mass for Life Leads the Way for the March on Life
By Karen Kovacs Dydzuhn
Jan 16, 2010 • Fairfield County Catholic
Life is sacred and a gift from God and, as followers of Christ Jesus, we are called upon to protect the dignity of every human being, from their conception to a natural death. This was the message delivered by Bishop William E. Lori during a recent Mass for Life held January 10 in Fairfield. Parishioners and honored guests, including members of the religious order Sisters for Life, the Knights of Columbus, and pro-life advocates, joined parishioners at Saint Pius X Church. Read More
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Fueling a love of Science: An Innovative Program that Introduces Engineering Careers to Catholic School Students
By Pat Hennessy
Jan 26, 2010 • Fairfield County Catholic
“Our country doesn’t have enough engineers,” says John Cook, assistant superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport. “The U.S. has more people going into massage therapy than engineering. But we’re going to solve the career problem; we’re going to solve the indifference problem.”
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Prayerful Solidarity
Jan 18, 2010 • More News
On Monday, almost 1,500 worshippers filled St. Charles Borromeo Church on the East Side of Bridgeport to pray for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Read Bishop Lori’s homily and his plea for support of the Haitian people.
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An Important Message From Bishop Lori About Haiti
Jan 16, 2010 • From Bishop Lori
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we watch the terrible suffering of our brothers and sisters in Haiti caused by the earthquake on January 12, 2010, our prayers and sympathies go out to all of them. Thousands of people lost their lives including the Archbishop of Port-au-Prince. Countless homes, churches, seminaries, schools, and other buildings have been destroyed leaving millions without shelter and the other basic necessities of life. Read more
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