Reprint of FFC article by Rose Brennan BRIDGEPORT—Mental health and wellness aren’t the taboo subjects that they once were. But with a growing awareness comes a growing need for services, and sometimes seeking those services can be daunting. However, Foundations in Faith seeks to provide the necessary connections between those services and the people in Read More ››
By Carol Incarnacao-Schirm On February 15, Foundations in Faith opens the window for submitting Program Support Grant applications to the St. John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation. Each year the Foundation welcomes applications from parishes and ministries in the Diocese of Bridgeport for grants up to $10,000. Grant applicants are asked to describe their Read More ››
Parishes and ministries in the Diocese of Bridgeport are welcome to apply for program support grants from the St. John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation! The St. John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation supports parishes and diocesan organizations with innovative approaches to religious education and youth ministry programs. For the 2024-2025 application cycle, Read More ››
Everyone loves a success story and Foundations in Faith is pleased to shine a light on the Pastoral Care Teams at St. Camillus in Stamford, St. John Paul II in Danbury, and St. Josepeh Center in Trumbull. The collective energy, enthusiasm, compassion, and fellowship are through the roof. Each Pastor Care team has introduced new Read More ››
It was standing room only and a tear of joy in every eye as the students reenacted the birth of our Lord, baby Jesus. Every student participated in the pageant and it was beautiful! Foundations in Faith is pleased to provide grant funding to St. Catherine Center in the past three years. The first grant Read More ››
NEW CANAAN – Parishioners from across the Diocese of Bridgeport gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of collaboration through parish partnerships while encouraging more parishes to connect and pursue goals together. By Kathy-Ann Gobin “We are on the path now of the revival of our Church, to work as a larger parish family,” said Diocese of Read More ››
By Carol Incarnacao-Schirm On a crisp October evening, the board of trustees for Foundations in Faith held its meeting for the third quarter of 2023. We know it was a crisp evening because the meeting actually began with a group visit and guided tour of St. Margaret’s Shrine in Bridgeport. The shrine is a Read More ››
Weldon shares the following with the Board of Trustees, “Here is a peek at some of the activities Foundations in Faith staff engage in behind the scenes. All three Nursing Home Pastoral Care teams come together quarterly to support each other, problem solve, share best practices, collaborate, and enjoy fellowship. Foundations in Faith staff and Read More ››
By: Kelly Weldon, Director Foundations in Faith supports Pastoral Care ministries in the Diocese of Bridgeport. Nine funds distribute funds to invigorate our Catholic faith. Funding for vocations, seminarians, active and retired priests is a priority. Foundations in faith is also deeply committed to enhancing discipleship thus investing in Faith Formation and evangelization programs in Read More ››
According to Carol Incarnacao-Schirm, Grants Manager, “The Foundation saw a 50% increase in applications for the St. John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation this year.” This is very exciting as we witness a resurgence of Parishes responding to the needs of their Parishioners in offering engaging Faith Formation programs. We would love to fund Read More ››
