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Posted on August 07, 2023 in: Vocations

Come Pray For Vocations

Join us each month to pray a Eucharistic Holy Hour for vocations led by Bishop Cote. These hours of adoration are a wonderful opportunity to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to pray for our seminarians, and for our priests and religious already serving our diocese.

2023 August-December Holy Hour Schedule

All Holy hours begin at 6 pm

August 17 – St. Joseph, Occum

September 21 – St. Patrick, Mystic

October 19 – St. Mary, Willimantic

November 9 – Church of the Holy Family, Hebron

December 14 – St. John, Middletown

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In Memoriam Rev. Victor Chaker (1934–2026)

Posted on February 05, 2026 in: News, Vocations

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In Memoriam Rev. Victor Chaker (1934–2026)

The Diocese of Norwich mourns the passing of Rev. Victor Chaker, who died on February 3, 2026, at Bayview Nursing Home in Waterford, Connecticut, at the age of 91. Born September 15, 1934, in Port Said, Egypt, Father Chaker pursued advanced studies in science and engineering before answering God’s call to the priesthood later in life. Father Chaker studied at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Norwich on May 31, 2003, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. He served the faithful of St. Mary Parish in C...

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