July 16,2026 Dear Colleagues and former Colleagues in Ministry, In the fourteen months since I became your bishop, I have been heartened by so many good things in our Diocese. I have also become aware of challenges that we face. Unfortunately, the pension plan in which you participat...

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NORWICH — Monsignor Anthony S. Rosaforte retired as rector of Saint Patrick Cathedral in Norwich effective July 1, 2026. Father Brian J. Romanowski has been appointed as the new rector. In accordance with the Code of Canon Law (Canon 538, section 3), pastors are asked to submit their resign...

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Bishop Reidy to Offer Prayer at Norwich Freedom Bell Ceremony Public is Invited to the free celebration at City Hall NORWICH, Conn. — The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, will offer a prayer during the City of Norwich’s Ringing of the Freedom Bell ceremony on Satu...

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June 22, 2026 The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, has announced the following clergy appointments for the Diocese of Norwich. These appointments are made in response to the pastoral needs of the Diocese and are effective on the dates indicated below.   Reverend Lawre...

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[Diocesan Seal] --> Press Release Diocese of Norwich Office of Communications   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2026 Diocese of Norwich Announcement NORWICH, Conn. — The Diocese of Norwich announced today that, following a referral to and investigation by the Conn...

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