“I am” by CAB ’23 alumna Autumn Joseph I am from Bridgeport, Connecticut From a house filled with “Please and thank you” where treating everyone with respect is a must I am from a place of dedication, perseverance, and loyalty From a place where the neighbors are quiet and peaceful From the wooden … Continue reading “Alumni Poetry Spotlight”
On Wednesday, May 3, the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport was awarded a $100K grant from Impact Fairfield County (IFFC) for an outdoor learning center on its St. Raphael campus. Other awardees included The Center for Empowerment and Education ($100K), and Mill River Park Collaborative, Mid-Fairfield Community Care Center, and The Shehan Center ($20K each). Through … Continue reading “IFFC awards CAB $100K for “The Happy Hollow Outdoor Learning Center””
Thanks to the generosity and shared vision of stalwart Catholic Academy of Bridgeport supporter Jim Colica, the “Alegre” Program for the Performing Arts kicked off as an after-school offering in October. “Alegre” is Spanish for “joy,” and according to Colica, “This program is in memory of my wife, Kathy; her joy for all in the … Continue reading ““Alegre” Performing Arts Program Launched for 2022-23 School Year”
On Monday, May 16, the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport (CAB) hosted its 10th Annual Golf Classic at the Country Club of Fairfield, and set an organizational record in raising $1.37 million. The day began with 24 foursomes enjoying a barbeque lunch followed by 18 holes of golf on the pristine links-style course. Later, 180 golfers … Continue reading “Fundraiser breaks record with surprise gift to establish Sr. Joan Magnetti Scholarship Fund”
On Tuesday, August 3, from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, roughly 150 people turned out on each of our four campuses for our first-ever “Summer Social.” Both longtime and newly enrolled families gathered together to enjoy free ice cream, music, games, and giveaways. There were laughter, fun, and smiles all around. A surprise was that several alumni … Continue reading ““Summer Social” a Sweet Success!”
Fairfield, CT – On May 17, the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport held its 9th Annual Golf Classic at the Country Club of Fairfield. The event, held in honor of longtime supporters Barbara and Brad Evans, raised more than $560,000 for need-based scholarship, and it was the best-grossing fundraiser in the history of the school. The … Continue reading “Record-Breaking Fundraiser for Catholic Academy of Bridgeport “
Guy Stanley Philoche (pictured here with his dog, Picasso) immigrated to Connecticut from Haiti when he was three. He attended CAB’s St. Augustine campus for grades 7 and 8 and graduated in 1993. From there he went on to Kolbe Cathedral High School, Paier College of Art, and Yale. Today, the artist lives in New … Continue reading “Famous Artist and Alumnus Pays it Forward”
By Emily Clark–The 8th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport was held at the Country Club of Fairfield on Monday, August 10. Clear blue skies, mild breezes, and midsummer sunshine provided donors and supporters with a perfect setting for an afternoon of golf, a cocktail reception, and a lively auction that … Continue reading “Golf Classic A Sold-Out Success”
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On October 2, Catholic Academy of Bridgeport Board Chair Brad Evans welcomed 60 guests to the schools’ 10th Annual Fall Dinner celebration at Polpo Restaurant in Greenwich. Sixty guests dined on Polpo’s upscale Italian fare. Those in attendance included eight of the Academy’s 12 Board members, all of the principals from the Academy’s four Bridgeport … Continue reading “Celebrating 10 Years of Fall Dinner Fundraisers!”
Greenwich, CT – An intimate gathering of Catholic Academy of Bridgeport supporters and their guests were joined by Bishop Frank Caggiano in the upper room of Polpo Restaurant on September 26, 2017, for the school’s annual fall dinner fundraiser. The Academy, which educates more than 945 students on the campuses of St. Andrew, St. Ann, St. … Continue reading “Students WOW at Fundraiser”
