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Thomas Merton Family Center opens its doors at 1406 State Street, Bridgeport
The new location of the Thomas Merton Family Center held its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday. The newly built center aims to provide essential services to the homeless and working poor including hot meals, health care and job training.
Cutting the Ribbon on a Place of Hope and Hospitality
The dedication of the new Thomas Merton Family Center in Bridgeport was an occasion to celebrate Catholic social service, charitable giving, and the power of partnering with other health and social service providers to serve the most vulnerable in the Greater Bridgeport area.
Fall 2023 Newsletter: The Thomas Merton Center
From The Director's Desk:As we enter the holiday season and see the ubiquitous #Blessed and Be Grateful signs displayed on everything from social media posts to home décor, at the Thomas Merton Center, being thankful is simply part of the culture each and every day....
New Covenant Center holds its annual Thanksgiving Day lunch in Stamford
New Covenant Center held its annual Thanksgiving Day lunch on Thursday afternoon in Stamford. Over 35 volunteers from St. Leo Parish prepared and served the meal.
Stamford’s New Covenant Center collects food donations ahead of Thanksgiving
New Covenant Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, had volunteers collecting food at LaRocca’s Country Market on Old Long Ridge Road in Stamford.
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 2023 World Day of the Poor
This, the seventh annual World Day of the Poor, is a fruitful sign of the Father’s mercy and a support for the lives of our communities.
Merton dining hall to be named after Father Charles Allen, SJ
Catholic Charities has announced that it will name the dining hall of the new Thomas Merton Family Center for Father Charles Allen, SJ, longtime assistant to the president of Fairfield University, and friend of Merton Center.
World Food Day at Thomas Merton Center with News 12 Connecticut
The Thomas Merton Center, announced that it will open a new community center this winter.
Charles Coretto, LCSW, to Receive The Theresa Foss Memorial Award from Ability Beyond
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County is thrilled to announce that their very own Director of New Outlook Counseling, Charles Coretto, will be honored at Ability Beyond’s Autumn Breakfast on November 9th, 2023. Charlie is set to receive the prestigious Theresa Foss Memorial Award, recognizing his extraordinary dedication to the field of mental health and his compassionate service to the community.
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