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Monday Message, October 7, 2024
KNOW We have our 84th Parish Leader Check In tomorrow. The link is here and our conversation will focus on our SOP document. Please take some time to review the… Read More
Monday Message, September 30, 2024
KNOW An email will be sent to all catechists in LEAD announcing the deanery meetings. They already received an invitation via LEAD. The email is essentially this letter from the bishop.… Read More
Monday Message, September 23, 2024
KNOW Two big events this week – the workshop for those interested in learning about Life Teen and the Day of Prayer and Laughter for parish administrative staff. Plus, we… Read More
Monday Message, September 16, 2024
KNOW We had a wonderful gathering on Saturday at our Fall Forum. If you missed it, please email Sue Baldwin to make an appointment for one of the Institute team… Read More
Monday Message, September 9, 2024
KNOW This Saturday, we gather for our Fall Forum. Our agenda is packed, the food is ordered, and we await your arrival for what I pray will be a fruitful… Read More
Monday Message, September 3, 2024
KNOW Please spread the word and remind all high school students that Bishop Caggiano is inviting them to a special event on September 21st at St. Matthew parish. All details… Read More
Monday Message, August 26, 2024
KNOW Please use these letters to distribute to parents and invite them to this fall’s meeting with Bishop Caggiano and all parents of Confirmation candidates. Fairfield – Deanery F –… Read More
Monday Message, August 19, 2024
KNOW Please use these letters to distribute to parents and invite them to this fall’s meeting with Bishop Caggiano and all parents of Confirmation candidates. Fairfield – Deanery F –… 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
