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The Chair: A Conversation About Our Cathedral

Posted on January 11, 2023 in: News

The Chair: A Conversation About Our Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. Patrick, in typical gothic style, the interior has a real sense of being in a forest. Bundled columns that reach up and open like branches into ribs and clustered bosses on the ceiling that are reminiscent of foliage and the reinstatement of the garden, creating a salvific theme.

Bishop Cote and the Cathedral of Saint Patrick were featured in 'The Chair,' a television series that highlights 85 of America's cathedrals. Each episode captures the unique beauty and characteristics of a diocese.

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'The Light of Christ': Easter Vigil a Celebration of His Resurrection

Posted on April 09, 2026 in: News, Lent

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'The Light of Christ': Easter Vigil a Celebration of His Resurrection

Illuminated by the glow of the Paschal candle, Bishop Richard Reidy commenced The Liturgy of Light (Lucernarium) to start the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Holy Saturday, April 4th. "Sanctify this fire, we pray, and grant that, by these Paschal celebrations, we may be so inflamed with Heavenly desires, that with minds made pure, we may attain festivities of unending splendor through Christ, Our Lord," the bishop intoned before blessing the Paschal candle. Father Brian Romanowski then carried the lighted candle down t...

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Work That Changes Lives- Outreach to Haiti Now Hiring

Posted on April 09, 2026 in: News, Outreach to Haiti

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Work That Changes Lives- Outreach to Haiti Now Hiring

Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Now Hiring: U.S. Education Coordinator A meaningful part-time opportunity to support Catholic education and strengthen lives in Haiti. Outreach to Haiti is seeking a part-time U.S. Education Coordinator to oversee the U.S.-based work of its Education Program from the Norwich office. This position works closely with the Executive Director, Connecticut staff, and the Education Director in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to help support students, sponsors, and the mission of the program. Responsibilities include sponsor corresponde...

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Raffle Alert: A Month of Prizes, A Mission of Hope

Posted on April 09, 2026 in: News

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Raffle Alert: A Month of Prizes, A Mission of Hope

Raffle Alert: It’s Back and Bigger Than Ever! St. Vincent de Paul Place is turning the month of May into a daily celebration with 31 incredible prizes and 31 chances to win. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and community friends, one amazing prize will be raffled off every day at 2 p.m. This exciting fundraiser is more than just a chance to win. It is also a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who need help most. Why It Matters As benefits continue to shrink, more seniors, individuals, and working families are struggling with...

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UConn Catholic Center Leads Second Annual Eucharistic Procession Through Campus

Posted on April 15, 2026 in: News

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UConn Catholic Center Leads Second Annual Eucharistic Procession Through Campus

UConn Catholic Center Leads Eucharistic Procession Through Campus On a bright, sunlit afternoon on Thursday, April 9, students from the University of Connecticut Catholic Center, in conjunction with Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, led the second annual Eucharistic Procession through the heart of the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus. Beginning at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, the procession spanned approximately one mile, winding through the center of campus and drawing the attention of students, faculty, and community members. With prayerful reverence, par...

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Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center Announces Upcoming Retreats and Book Study

Posted on April 15, 2026 in: News

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Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center Announces Upcoming Retreats and Book Study

Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum is offering several upcoming opportunities for spiritual renewal, prayer, and faith formation this spring and summer. Located at 194 Candlewood Hill Rd. in Higganum, the retreat center invites individuals and couples to take part in retreat days and a spiritual book study designed to deepen faith and foster reflection. Reservations are required for all programs. Married Couples Retreat Day On Saturday, April 25, Sacred Heart on the Lake will host a Married Couples Retreat Day titled The Holiness of Marriage as a S...

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Pope Benedict XVI’s Centenary Celebrations Planned Across the Globe in 2027

Posted on April 14, 2026 in: News

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Pope Benedict XVI’s Centenary Celebrations Planned Across the Globe in 2027

A series of celebrations marking the centenary of the birth of Pope Benedict XVI will take place across four continents beginning on April 16, 2027. An international committee for the centenary celebrations established by the Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation is coordinating the initiatives, the foundation announced. “The centenary of Ratzingerʼs birth is an opportunity to fully present his thought and his approach to reality as significant contributions to the current ecclesial and cultural debate,” said Father Roberto Regoli, president of ...

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