General News

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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Father Stefan has been appointed pastor of Saint Therese in Farmville effective August 1. We are all very grateful to Father Stefan for his wonderful priestly ministry among us and wish him well in his new assignment. Farewell receptions for Father Stefan will be held after all Masses August 8th and 9th. A potluck breakfast reception will be held after 8am Morning Mass on Tuesday, July 28. Please plan to stay a bit after Mass to thank Father Stefan and wish him well.  Fr. Stefan will be replaced by Fr. George Prado. More information on Fr. George will be available here on SaintBridgetChurch.o...

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Join us to celebrate Seminarian Tom Lawrence! On Saturday, July 18th, we will have a Reception for Tom following the 5:30 Mass.  Please join us to celebrate his journey to priesthood and to thank him for all of his years of Ministry at Saint Bridget Parish. Tom Lawrence has been a life-long parishioner of Saint Bridget Church. He attended Saint Bridget School and Benedictine High School. Tom has been an active part of the RCIA program and has been instrumental in preparing our teens for Confirmation. In August he will be entering seminary formation in Washington D.C.   

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Vocations, Volunteer, Priesthood, Community, Service, Thank You

  Do you hear God calling you to serve our parish as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector or Usher? Take some time during the quieter summertime to listen for God's voice.  Our next training session for new liturgical ministers will take place in the Church Hall (downstairs) on Saturday morning, July 18. Registration begins at 8:30 am following the 8:00 am Mass.  Parents, this is a great opportunity to be a role model for your children while you are worshiping together as a family. To help with your discernment or for information on these ministries, see our Liturgical Ministry &nbs...

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