Merton Homes proudly welcomed Marisol Ruiz-Shanley as the new case manager in December 2022, and her impactful work has resonated positively with clients and the community since then. This article is a heartfelt recap of the remarkable successes and accomplishments achieved by Merton Homes residents throughout 2023.
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In a heartwarming ceremony held on Sunday, December 3rd, at St. Augustine Cathedral, the Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport, conferred Benemerenti medals on Mike Donoghue, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, and his wife Cece.
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.
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.
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.