Some 600 men, as young as 13 and as old as 90, gathered for the 18th annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference, looking for hope and healing — and some for encouragement in their call to the priesthood. The conference at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury centered on the theme “Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope” and featured  EWTN hosts Dr. Ray Guarendi, psychologist and author, and Michael O’Neill, the “Miracle Hunter,” along with Father Anthony Federico, Archdiocese of Hartford director of Vocations and Seminarians, and he...

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Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray that believers of different religions may work together to promote peace, justice, and human fraternity. He urges cooperation that goes beyond dialogue, encouraging concrete steps toward reconciliation and solidarity.     In a divided world, interfaith collaboration is a powerful witness—shared service through prayer, dialogue, and acts of charity can build trust and foster peace. Prayer is below the video   October 2025 – Pope Leo XIV Lord Jesus, You, who in diversity are one and...

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  All are warmly invited to join us for a Rosary Rally in honor of our Blessed Mother and the commemoration of her apparitions at Fatima. Together, we will unite in prayer for the conversion of America to her Immaculate Heart and entrust our nation to her loving care.   The rally will take place at Guardian Angels Parish / St. Andrew’s Church on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Please plan to arrive 20 minutes early.   This prayerful gathering will be held in union with thousands of Rosary Rallies taking place across America on t...

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  The K of C Francis Cardinal Spellman Council 6107 recently made donations of $250 each to the parishes of Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church located in Colchester. The funds were distributed from the proceeds raised by the parish breakfast and spaghetti dinner hosted by the Council during the 2025 fraternal year. Shown in the photograph from left to right are Father George Busto with Guardian Angel's Parish; Council 6107 Grand Knight Brian Dec, and Fr. Cyril Manelev pastor of St. Mary's Ukrainian Parish and...

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On Tuesday evening, the eve of the 40 Days for Life Campaign, Bishop Richard F. Reidy offered a thoughtful homily at the Kickoff Vigil Mass, reminding the faithful that the right to life is the most fundamental of all human rights. Drawing on the vision of our nation’s founding fathers and the enduring truth that life is endowed by our Creator—not granted by government or circumstance—Bishop Reidy called on us to work, pray, and witness with courage and compassion for the unborn, for mothers in crisis, and for a culture that honors every human life. Wat...

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The family's irreplaceable role in the church and society deserves support from both, Pope Leo XIV told a group in Rome for a reflection on "the future of life and the family" in Latin America.   VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The strength of families and their ability to thrive and witness as a "domestic church" require support from the wider church and from governments, particularly in the face of poverty, Pope Leo XIV said. "We are aware that today there are real threats to the dignity of the family such as poverty, lack of employment, l...

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Effective immediately, the Office of Faith Events will now be known as the Evangelization & Discipleship Ministry. This new name reflects more clearly the heart of its mission: to help the Diocese of Norwich be “Rooted in Christ, United in Faith, Committed to Serve.” Evangelization is the call given to every Christian—to share the Good News of Jesus Christ—while discipleship reminds us that faith is not only personal but lived together in community, as we journey ever closer to Christ. The Evangelization & Discipleship Ministry is dedic...

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On Monday, September 22nd a nine-day Novena began in honor of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus, whose feast day is celebrated on October 1st. Known for her “little way” of love and trust in God, she teaches us that even the smallest acts, when done with great love, have eternal value. Each day of the novena, we pray:   “St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me as a message of love. Ask God to grant the favors I now place with confidence in your hands. St. Thérèse, help...

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Consistent with the Diocese’s confirmed joint Chapter 11 plan, the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, on behalf of the Diocese of Norwich, recently sent a personal letter to each of the survivors. Below is a public apology acknowledging the harm that was done to them, expressing deep sorrow, and reaffirming the Diocese’s commitment to healing, accountability, and the protection of all. A Public Letter of Apology from Bishop Reidy to Survivors of Abuse “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) To a...

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WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week from September 22 to 28. This year, as the Universal Church marks its jubilee year, the World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be observed on October 4–5, coinciding with the Jubilee of Migrants.*  For 45 years, the U.S. Catholic Church has celebrated National Migration Week by reflecting on its history as an immigrant Church and the ways in which the country has been enriched by generations of immigrants, including the many Catholics who have adopted this land as...

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