Bishop Frank J. Caggiano blesses Cohen Family Building

Bishop Frank J. Caggiano blessed and dedicated the Cohen Family Building on Thursday, October 1, providing a larger facility for Catholic Charities Stamford and its New Covenant Center. The renovated 13,500-square-foot building at 507 Shippan Avenue in Stamford serves those facing hunger and homelessness.

The facility is named for the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation, which served as the lead donor for the capital campaign. During the grand opening, which was attended by approximately 140 guests including public officials and social service leaders, Mike Donoghue, executive director of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, stated the opening aims to strengthen the community and help families build stable futures.

Bishop Caggiano spoke about the difficult choices residents face regarding food, medicine, and housing costs. He described the work of Catholic Charities as a way to provide support to neighbors in need. The event included remarks from Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons, U.S. Congressman Jim Himes, and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong before the Bishop participated in a ribbon cutting.