
We are one of the largest private social service providers in Connecticut, offering assistance throughout the 23 towns in the Bridgeport Diocese.

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Danbury Celebrity Breakfast
Join us for the 2025 Danbury Celebrity Breakfast on Thursday, October 23 at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury, CT. This annual fundraiser for Catholic Charities of Fairfield County’s Danbury programs will feature Dr. Ian Smith, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, physician, and nationally recognized television personality. We are also proud to honor The Russo Family for their outstanding commitment to the community. Proceeds support essential local services including behavioral health counseling, homeless outreach, and community support programs.
Housing Case Manager (Part-Time, 21 Hours/Week)
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the part-time position (21 hours/week) of Housing Case Manager for the Permanent Housing for Families (PHF) housing program in our Bridgeport, CT office.
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Our programs and services address both immediate needs and provide support and preparation for fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
Helping Since 1916
Catholic Charities serves Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
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News Updates
Empowering Guests Through Cooking at Thomas Merton Family Center
At the Thomas Merton Family Center (TMFC), every meal served and every bag of groceries distributed through the food pantry carries a deeper purpose: nourishing not just the body but also the spirit of community. It was in this spirit that a simple question from pantry guests sparked an initiative that would empower them far beyond the kitchen.
St. Joseph High School in Trumbull hosts Stuff-A-Bus food drive for local pantries
Four school buses were filled with donations, which will benefit the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, the Sterling House Community Center and the Thomas Merton Center.
WTNH Nyberg: Sharing the stories of Connecticut’s homeless
Sabine Kuczo, Jay Misencik, Geralene Valentine discuss Faces of a Sacred Place and the Thomas Merton Family Center on WTNH with Ann Nyberg.