World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

After five years, what has your family or parish done to implement the Holy Father's challenges to care for creation? Learn more at our Laudato Si page.

Conversations on Race

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Join us for our panel discussion about the Conversations on Race, where we will explore how to implement the many elements of our conversations into our schools, our parishes, and our homes.

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Marriage Prep

The Diocesan Marriage Preparation Class is designed to be an engaging, enriching, and beautiful presentation of the teachings of our faith.

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Welcome To The Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute serves as the headquarters for formation for all those who serve in ministry in our families, parishes, and schools.

About Us

Free Artwork for Websites and Bulletins

One of the great struggles of the digital age is finding resources, pictures, and graphics that can be used legally and without paying fees or fines. The best advice, obviously,… Read More

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True Love That Lasts Movement

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What if you could grow the enjoyment and love between you and your spouse by asking one simple question each day? Join the True Love That Lasts Movement and enjoy its benefits - each and every day.

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Family Movie Nights

Harriet

When the slave Araminta Ross decides to make a run for it before being auctioned to a new owner in 1840s Maryland, she barely escapes with her life. Finding freedom… Read More

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New General Directory

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Check out these great videos and resources for unpacking the New General Directory for Catechesis, promulgated by Pope Francis in June 2020.

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Featured Resources

From daily reads to planned journeys, discover a library designed to fulfill a diocesan community of all ages with catechesis and spiritual nourishment.

Young People Today

What Young People Are Saying

From July 2018 to December 2019, the National Dialogue worked with its national leadership network to host local conversations with youth, young adults, parents, and ministry leaders – to listen… Read More

Seasonal Resources

Lenten Resources

This Lent, why not let us do the heavy lifting and provide you with a plethora of resources from across the web to make your Lenten load a little lighter.… Read More

Seasonal Resources

Bible Sunday

Pope Francis has issued an apostolic letter entitled “Aperuit Illis,” instituting the “Sunday of the Word of God” for all dioceses and churches throughout the world. “I hereby declare that the… Read More

Seasonal Resources

Advent Resources

To help you and your families celebrate Advent well this year, we have put together the best resources we could find. We even categorized for an easy search. We are… Read More

Reflections

Mourning During the Pandemic

A Guide to Celebrating Loved Ones Lost in the Midst of COVID-19 “Coming in from the cold of a bleak winter’s day is perhaps an analogy for the place that… Read More

Liturgical Ministries

Formation for EMHCs and Readers

As we prepare for the reopenings of our churches, we have prepared a short tutorial for those who serve in these important ministries. Please take a few moments to watch… Read More

Early Adolescence

ICYMI: Family Ministry Basics

In case you missed it, here is the recording of our webinar with Doug Tooke of OBD Films and our great conversation about parish ministry with families. Download the slides… Read More

Reflections

On Praying the Rosary

I miss my dad every night around 7:30 pm. That’s when we stop everything and pray the Rosary. We started back in March when we hosted Nine Days of Prayer in… Read More

Upcoming Events

Check out all the new opportunities for you to learn, connect with each other, learn from one another, and grow in faith!

Aug 11

Documents That (Still) Matter #1

Join us once a month to unpack a new Church document – from our collective past and present – and learn more about the implications for the faithful of today.… Read More

Aug 19

New Faith Formation Leaders Orientation

Ideally, this gathering is for anyone who has begun in ministry in their parish in the last year or so, but, all are welcome. We will cover diocesan policies, best… Read More

Aug 24

Parish Leader Check In #21

Every two weeks, all parish ministry leaders are invited to a virtual check-in. Topics for discussion include diocesan norms, policies, upcoming events, planning together, and more. Oftentimes, there is a… Read More

Aug 25

Catechetical Summit

Join Bishop Caggiano and the team from The Leadership Institute as we reimagine faith formation together. All pastors, parochial vicars, faith formation leaders, youth ministers, and other team members are… Read More

Aug 28

Praying with Bishop Caggiano

Calling all liturgical ministers (readers, EMHCs, musicians) - please join Bishop Frank Caggiano for morning prayer and a reflection on the importance of your ministry as we renew the Church… Read More

Sep 07

Parish Leader Check In #22

Every two weeks, all parish ministry leaders are invited to a virtual check-in. Topics for discussion include diocesan norms, policies, upcoming events, planning together, and more. Oftentimes, there is a… Read More

Sep 08

Documents That (Still) Matter #2

Join us once a month to unpack a new Church document – from our collective past and present – and learn more about the implications for the faithful of today.… Read More

Sep 09

Forming Leaders for the Next Generation Orientation

Who will replace you when you retire? Who is the next generation of leaders in our faith communities? The Leadership Institute will invite pastors from across the diocese to nominate… Read More

Catequizem

Test your knowledge of the faith with one of our weekly quizzes. Great for the classroom or the family room.

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Alphabits

What can you do to raise faith-filled children? Alpha-bits is a collection of resources for parents of Generation Alpha (those up to the age of 9). Check out the resources to learn more.

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The Year of the Family

Pope Francis has declared the Year of the Family from March 19, 2021 to June 26, 2022. When it comes to great resources, we have you covered. Check out these links, articles, suggestions, and videos for your family to use as you celebrate your own family and spread the Good News of the Domestic Church to others.

The Year of the Family

The Catholic Biblical School

The Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Biblical School (CBS) been a kind of “hearing aid” for thousands of adults throughout New England as they engage God’s Word in every book of the Bible. And this fall the Catholic Biblical School will be meeting in Bridgeport!

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The Year of the Family

Pope Francis has declared the Year of the Family from March 19, 2021 to June 26, 2022. When it comes to great resources, we have you covered. Check out these links, articles, suggestions, and videos for your family to use as you celebrate your own family and spread the Good News of the Domestic Church to others.

The Year of the Family

World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

Welcome To The Leadership Institute

The Institute Presents

Conversations on Race

Fratelli Tutti

Laudato Si

Conversations on Race

What's Next?

Marriage Prep

Family Scouting

Rosary for Hope and Healing

Resources Whilst Stuck At Home

Welcome To The Leadership Institute

Free Artwork for Websites and Bulletins

Learn More

Harriet

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Featured Resources

What Young People Are Saying

Lenten Resources

Bible Sunday

Advent Resources

Mourning During the Pandemic

Formation for EMHCs and Readers

ICYMI: Family Ministry Basics

On Praying the Rosary

Upcoming Events

Documents That (Still) Matter #1

New Faith Formation Leaders Orientation

Parish Leader Check In #21

Catechetical Summit

Praying with Bishop Caggiano

Parish Leader Check In #22

Documents That (Still) Matter #2

Forming Leaders for the Next Generation Orientation

Catequizem

Alphabits

The Year of the Family

The Catholic Biblical School

The Year of the Family