Ministries

Putting the Gospel in Action

From Catholic Charities to youth ministry, our offices and volunteers bring the love of Christ to every corner of the Westport region — and to your parish.

Service & Outreach

Ministries of Mercy

Catholic Charities

Food pantries, emergency shelters and family support services across every deanery, serving more than 90,000 people each year.

Health Ministry

Hospital chaplains and parish nurses accompanying the sick, the homebound and their families in hope.

Prison Ministry

Certified chaplains and volunteers bringing the sacraments, Scripture and friendship to those in correctional facilities.

Respect Life Office

Education, advocacy and support for women facing unexpected pregnancy, including a network of parish-based accompaniment.

Housing & Solidarity

Partnerships building affordable housing and welcoming refugees and immigrants to the region.

Care for Creation

Parish sustainability teams responding to the Church's call to stewardship of the earth.

Formation & Community

Ministries of the Parish

Youth & Young Adult

Life nights, retreats, mission trips and young-adult faith nights forming missionary disciples.

Religious Education

Parish catechesis, sacramental preparation (First Communion, Confirmation) and family faith formation.

Liturgical Ministry

Music, lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers and hospitality teams.

Hispanic Ministry

Spanish-language Masses, faith communities and pastoral care celebrating our multicultural family.

Marriage & Family Life

Marriage preparation, Natural Family Planning, parenting groups and support for those grieving.

Senior Ministry

Home visits, faith-sharing and social gatherings keeping our elders connected to the Church.