General News

Dear Parishioners, I know you will want​ to join me in welcoming Monsignor Thomas G. Miller back to St. Bridget Parish.  Monsignor Miller will be celebrating some Daily Masses and Sunday Masses with us.   Monsignor Miller was Pastor of St. Bridget from 1995 to 2002.  He and I served here as assistants to founding pastor Monsignor Francis J. Byrne in the early ‘70’s.  Monsignor Miller was pastor of St. Mary, Blacksburg, Rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral and most recently Pastor of St. Andrew, Roanoke. Monsignor Miller retired (☺) from pastoral leadership and lives in our parish. ...

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Our Bible Study groups are preparing to start in September. These studies are ongoing throughout the fall months, so feel free to join in anytime! Below is a description of each study. Monday Morning Adventures in Matthew: The King and His Kingdom by Jeff Cavins. Set in the rich context of Jesus’ Jewish culture, Adventures in Matthew focuses on the fulfillment of the promises of the Old Testament. Join us as we learn the universal truths of the Kingdom of God and understand more fully God’s will for us today. This 24-week study will begin September 14th and will continue through the winter and s...

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Saints and Sinners Summer End Social Thursday, September 17th, 5:00 p.m. in the Church Commons Please join us for our third annual “Welcome Back from Summer” Wine and Beer Tasting!  We’ll gather together to share fellowship and how you spent your summer vacation!  Come sample fine wine, or try some tasty beers.  Some light food refreshment will accompany our tasting, and there will be non-alcoholic beverages available, too.  All parishioners are welcome!  Please register on the Saints and Sinners Bulletin Board in the Parish Commons so we know you plan to join in this fun even...

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Fr. Robert Barron will present a lecture entitled, "Evangelizing with the Heart of a Shepherd” on Friday August 14th at 7:30pm. This lecture is presented by The Bishop Keane Institute, a ministry of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the talk will be held Bethel Church - 1705 Todds Lane, Hampton, VA 23666  Advanced Tickets, Full Details and Information about the Speaker can be found at the Saint Bridget Fr. Robert Barron Event page.  About the Speaker Father Robert Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and currently the Rector of Mundelein Semi...

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Geline Williams To Be Honored Mass of Thanksgiving August 27, 6:00 pm  Mrs. Geline B. Williams will be honored during a Mass of Thanksgiving to be celebrated at St. Mary Church in Richmond on August 27 at 6 pm.  Father Michael Renninger, Pastor will be the Celebrant and Monsignor William Carr, St. Bridget Pastor will be the Homilist. Mrs. Williams recently retired from the National Right To Life Board of Directors, having served as a member for 34 years.  Mrs. Williams also served as its Chairperson and throughout her life has been an articulate and passionate advocate for all life from conception to ...

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Join Bishop DiLorenzo and experts in Norfolk to talk about “Laudato Si’,  Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology, and how it applies to environmental issues facing the Tidewater.  “Praised Be: How Pope Francis’ Encyclical Speaks to Tidewater’s Looming Environmental Crisis - A Symposium of Church, Military, Scientific and Community Leaders” will take place Tuesday, August 25, at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish, 520 Graydon Avenue, Norfolk.  Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Panelists include a Church theologian, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Titley (ret.), and Emily S...

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