Diocesan Lenten Events 2026
Diocesan Men’s Retreat — Radical Discipleship
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
St. Catherine of Siena Church, Trumbull
All men of the diocese are invited to a powerful day of renewal focused on spiritual friendship and radical discipleship. The retreat includes Mass with Bishop Caggiano, Eucharistic Adoration, Confessions, small group discussions, and inspiring talks by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Lenten Concert of Sacred Music
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Cathedral of Saint Augustine, Bridgeport
As the Church enters Passiontide, all are welcome to a beautiful afternoon of prayerful music and reflection: Choral Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross, featuring diocesan and cathedral choirs with guest instrumentalists.
For more information: (203) 368-6777 x22 or email
Youth Day — Follow Me to the Cross
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
St. Matthew Church, Norwalk
All teens are invited to a diocesan-wide Youth Day featuring dynamic speakers, faith-filled community, Confessions, and Eucharistic encounter. Celebration of Mass with Bishop Caggiano. Lunch included, and Confessions are available.
CNEWA 100th Anniversary Lenten Reflection
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Saint Aloysius Parish, New Canaan
Presentations at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Join Msgr. Peter Vaccari, President of CNEWA, for an inspiring Lenten reflection marking 100 years of healing and hope through the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, founded by Pope Pius XI.
He will explore the Church’s mission of service and Christ’s enduring question:
“And who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29)
Lenten Stational Churches Pilgrimage
The Diocese’s Lenten Pilgrimage continues with daily Masses in 30 churches Feb. 18, 2026 (Ash Wednesday) through April 2 (Holy Thursday morning).