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Monday Message, March 17, 2025
KNOW Last week, all catechists received a task via LEAD. Bishop Caggiano has asked that all catechists ask for a show of hands of those who attended Mass this past… Read More
Monday Message, March 10, 2025
KNOW This week, all catechists will receive a task via LEAD. Bishop Caggiano is assigning this task and involves a simple request: Ask for a show of hands of those… Read More
Monday Message, March 3, 2025
KNOW We have updated our collection of Lenten Resources. Check it out here. This year, we are not printing a poster. Instead, watch our social media channels for great resources.… Read More
Monday Message, February 24, 2025
KNOW We have updated our collection of Lenten Resources. Check it out here. This year, we are not printing a poster. Instead, watch our social media channels for great resources.… Read More
Monday Message, February 17, 2025
KNOW Quick reminder that the diocesan offices are closed today. Suppose you are interested in learning more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and how your parish may be… Read More
Monday Message, February 10, 2025
KNOW The delegation from the Diocese of Bridgeport had an amazing time at NFCYM’s Exchange last week in Atlanta. Talk to Deacon Ed or Deacon Dave, Priscilla Wanderly, Chris Otis,… Read More
Monday Message, January 27, 2025
KNOW We have a Parish Leader Check-In tomorrow. Link is here. A new process for requesting dates for Confirmation was announced last week. The memo from the bishop is here.… Read More
Monday Message, January 21, 2025
KNOW We hope everyone enjoyed a snow day yesterday, remembering the gift of MLK and the way he shaped our world. A new process for requesting dates for Confirmation was… Read More
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Monday, September 16, 2024
Fall Forum 2024
The documents distributed at the Fall Forum 2024 are below. If you were not able to attend, please email Sue Baldwin to set up a time when someone from the… Read More
Sunday, April 07, 2024
Understanding the Directory
On March 13, 2024, the Institute hosted a meeting featuring Joe Paprocki and Bishop Caggiano. Among the many great ideas shared is the learning path for Understanding the Directory. Part… Read More
Sunday, April 07, 2024
Spring 2024 Confirmation
This page includes the directives (norms) for Confirmation celebrations post January 1, 2024 as well as the Liturgy Planning Sheets. Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and… Read More
Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Confirmation - Fall 2023
FROM BISHOP CAGGIANO As my Office begins preparations to schedule Confirmations for the Spring of 2024, I wish to announce some changes to our current practice that will allow the… Read More
Monday, April 24, 2023
Policies for Visiting Clergy
From our friends in Safe Environments, please be mindful of our diocesan policies regarding visiting clergy. Some parishes hosts priests, men and women religious, or deacons for retreats, evenings of… Read More
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Confirmation 2022-2023
Attached please find the documents to assist in your planning for Confirmation for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023. Directives for Confirmations.2022.23 Liturgy Planning Sheet Celebration of Mass (23) Confirmation Planning… Read More
Monday, May 09, 2022
Diocesan Consent and Release
It’s official. We now have one form that can be downloaded and used for all parish faith formation programs. Beginning in fall 2022, this form is to be used by… Read More
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
Confirmation Request Form for Fall 2022
Below please find the Confirmation Request Form for the Fall of 2022. Please complete the form and return it to Carlos Mesquita. Carlos has recently joined the Office of the… Read More
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
Confirmation Sponsors: Norms and Forms - Updated
NEW! These go into effect in January 2022. Confirmation Planning Sheet (Click to download Word doc) Directives for Confirmations Jan 2022 (Click to download Word doc) Previously posted information: Memo –… Read More
