The Leadership Institute

Reimagine Faith Formation

Posted June 01, 2018

RSVP for Lifelong Formation In September 2017, parishes received Bishop Caggiano’s Invitation to Lifelong Formation. This document outlined steps parishes can take to reimagine formation in their parishes and move towards a more comprehensive, ongoing approach. More than twenty parishes are currently participating in the three workshops that offer support and… Read More »

Bishop’s Lecture Series: Jon Leonetti

Posted June 09, 2018

You are invited to The Bishop’s Lecture Series, a new initiative of The Leadership Institute. Bishop Caggiano knows that all are called to be Missionary Disciples, so we have identified some stellar examples and invited them to share their stories. A few times each year, we will invite a powerful… Read More »

Formation Day for Parish/School Administrative Staff

Posted June 09, 2018

Formation day for ministry leaders Our day for parish ministry leaders, including parish and school staff and administration, is a day to celebrate our shared ministry and to be inspired to continue to serve effectively and joyfully. When: Friday, October 5, 2018, from 9am to 2pm Where: Queen Saints Hall, The… Read More »

Entering Canaan: Women’s Day of Prayer and Healing

Posted July 14, 2018

Entering Canaan for Women | Entering Canaan for Men Are you or someone you know hurting from a past abortion experience? There is help and hope. Begin your healing journey and experience God’s mercy. Project Rachel is offering an Entering Canaan Day of Prayer and Healing on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from… Read More »

Rain Down

Posted July 03, 2018

Rain Down is an incredible gathering of youth for prayer, fellowship, food, fun, and Eucharistic Adoration. This event that has been taking place annually at St Cecilia Church in Stamford, and this year Rain Down is open to youth in grades 8 through 12 from throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport!… Read More »

177 Project Holy Hour & Concert

Posted August 10, 2018

What is The 177 Project? The 177 Project is an initiative from Adoration Artists designed to help spark a renewal in parishes across the country. We are firm believers in the power of spending time in front of the Eucharist and want to encourage that through a worshipful evening that… Read More »

Entering Canaan: Men’s Day of Prayer and Healing

Posted July 14, 2018

Entering Canaan for Women | Entering Canaan for Men If you or someone you know is carrying the pain and sorrow of losing a child to abortion, share with them the hope filled message of God’s merciful love and forgiveness! Project Rachel is offering an Entering Canaan Day of Prayer and… Read More »

Young Adult Holy Land Pilgrimage 2019

Posted March 18, 2018

Our Young Adult Scripture Study Week program, which includes a week-long pilgrimage to the Holy Land, is designed for young adults in their 20s to fall in love with Scripture by immersing themselves in study of the Sacred Scriptures, pilgrimage to Sacred Biblical sites, and shared theological reflection with a small… Read More »

Project Rachel Resources

Posted March 06, 2018

Check back here soon for more information about this ministry, or contact us at projectrachel@diobpt.org. Related resources: • Entering Canaan retreat • Hope After Abortion

Respect Life Resources

Posted March 06, 2018

Our Ministries • Project Rachel — a confidential ministry of hope and healing for women and men who have suffered abortion Respect Life Resources • Evangelium Vitae – The Gospel of Life — The 1995 papal encyclical by Pope John Paul II reaffirming the Church’s teachings on the sanctity of human… Read More »