Diocese of Bridgeport

Diocese of Bridgeport The Official page of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport.

The Diocese of Bridgeport was established on August 6, 1953, as an offshoot of the Diocese of Hartford. In addition to its 77 parishes, the Diocese sponsors 22 regional elementary schools, 1 school for special needs, and five diocesan high schools. These schools, along with three high schools directed by religious communities, educate nearly 7,500 youth. The Diocese owns and manages three resident

ial properties offering age-restricted elderly housing: The Bethel Congregate in Bethel, CT, and Teresian Towers and Carmel Ridge in Trumbull, CT. The Diocese also sponsors a multitude of charitable institutions, The Cardinal Shehan Center for inner-city children and the Thomas Merton House of Hospitality in Bridgeport; and the New Covenant House of Hospitality in Stamford. Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, with 25 offices throughout the county, provides the largest private network of social services in southwestern Connecticut. The Diocese of Bridgeport includes more than 460,000 registered Catholics in Fairfield County, Connecticut, representing 51 percent of the total population.

09/06/2026
What can one gift make possible?$4,000 provides a full scholarship for one student.$2,000 provides half of a student's s...
09/05/2026

What can one gift make possible?

$4,000 provides a full scholarship for one student.
$2,000 provides half of a student's scholarship.
$500 helps close the tuition gap for a family in need.
$100 joins other Champions in opening the door for a student.

Whatever the amount, your generosity becomes part of a child's story—helping provide knowledge, confidence, character, faith and opportunity.

Become a Champion for Education.
https://www.foundationsineducation.org/?form=FUNFRDHZVRJ

09/05/2026

Sept. 5 marks the feast of Mother Teresa and the 10th anniversary of her canonization.

Confessions will be heard on Labor Day from 10am-2pm at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Trumbull. A great way to start th...
09/05/2026

Confessions will be heard on Labor Day from 10am-2pm at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Trumbull. A great way to start the school year! No matter how long you have traveled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around. Confession is life-changing and life-giving!

Face to Face or Anonymous confessions.

Resources to help you prepare at https://stcathtrumbull.com/

09/05/2026

Saint Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us!

Exciting News! St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Fairifeld now has a 5pm SUNDAY Mass beginning this Sunday!
09/04/2026

Exciting News! St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Fairifeld now has a 5pm SUNDAY Mass beginning this Sunday!

For those who plan ahead: We’ve hit the ‘ber months. Christmas is 16 weeks from tomorrow.For the procrastinators: we’ll ...
09/03/2026

For those who plan ahead: We’ve hit the ‘ber months. Christmas is 16 weeks from tomorrow.

For the procrastinators: we’ll post a reminder after Thanksgiving.

Either way, keep this in mind for your Christmas cards!

Introducing the 2026 Madonna and Child stamp for the holidays. This year’s stamp features The Virgin and Child Enthroned, a rich 16th-century painting depicting the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and a detailed embroidery backdrop, currently on display at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA.

Address

100 Beard Sawmill Road, Suite 650
Shelton, CT
06484

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12034161400

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