Foundations in Faith is thrilled to announce that the second year of the Youth in Action Grant opportunity is being announced and we have expanded our reach based upon the tremendous success of the first year projects. Things to know: The 2021 Grant Application is now live. All applications must be submitted online and by Read More ››
When Grace Lannigan was confirmed, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano spoke at the reception and delivered a message that changed her life … and led her to begin a project that will hopefully change a lot of other young lives. “His message was that your faith is a personal choice and from now on, it’s your Read More ››
More than 1600 years ago, a proud, brilliant young man who thought he had everything realized he had nothing. He had friends, women, wealth and prestige, and still his heart was restless … because he didn’t have God. That man, Augustine of Hippo, a pagan who became one of the Church’s greatest saints, said, “O Read More ››
“Here we call on our religious education programs…. to develop curricula relating to racism and reconciliation. Our campus ministers should plan young adult reflections and discussions that strive to build pathways toward racial equality and healing. We can also learn from the example of those young people who rise above racist attitudes and model respect. Read More ››
Conversations About Race: Sr. Melinda Pellerin
Foundations in Faith has a fund to support our Seminarians called the St. Charles Borromeo Fund. It was delightful to hear Bishop Caggiano speak about Diocese of Bridgeport Seminarians and his own history in the church. Take a listen to “Let me be Frank” Podcast episode 23 In 2019 and 2020 Foundations in Faith granted Read More ››
Foundations in Faith Swiftly Responds to Crises and Bishop’s Call to Action Against Racism In the wake of George Floyd’s death and the COVID-19 crisis, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano has made a call to action to address head on the ramifications of systemic racism, bigotry, and discrimination plaguing the country, a mission Foundations In Faith Read More ››
Foundations in Faith supports St. Peter’s Youth Group with a JPII Fund grant. We are proud to share this story that recently appeared on the Diocese of Bridgeport website. St. Peter’s Youth Group Come Together to Worship and Give Back DANBURY—Even during this difficult time, teens at St. Peter Church in Danbury have found ways Read More ››
Crisis words like church closures, mass cancellations, quarantine, social distancing, sheltering in place, PPE, disinfectant, and face masks, are all a bit scary as they reflect our new norm of isolation and distancing to help people stay safe and flatten the COVID-19 curve. These new practices have profoundly impacted how our Catholic communities interact with Read More ››
Stand up, use your voice, ask the tough questions. As pro-life Catholics, we must condemn the senseless deaths of our brothers and sisters. Racism is evil and the greatest threat to justice. Foundations in Faith applaud all who take a knee, use their voice, protest peacefully to bring about true equality for all.
