Pope Leo XIV will solemnly conclude the Jubilee Year Jan. 6 at St. Peter's Basilica, but the holy doors at the other papal basilicas of Rome were closed over the last few days by the cardinals who serve as the basilicas' archpriests.
ROME (CNS) -- The path to conversion, the door to God's mercy and the call to live in Christian hope all continue beyond the Jubilee Year, said the three cardinals who closed the Holy Doors at three major basilicas in Rome.
On the feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6, Pope Leo will solemnly close the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basi...
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Posted on December 30, 2025 in: News
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Pope Leo XIV meets with a group of pilgrims from St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, on Dec. 29, 2025, in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV on Monday explained that in order to allow God’s action in our personal lives, people must “empty” themselves and cultivate a deep inner life.
The pontiff made the observation during a Dec. 29 audience at the Apostolic Palace with a group of pilgrims from St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
The event took place in...
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Posted on January 08, 2026 in: News
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Sister Mary Mercedes Cook, SCMC, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a long illness. Her final years were spent at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, where she received compassionate care.
Born Jacqueline Fayre Cook in Hagerstown, Maryland, on December 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Anita (Willis) Cook. Her family later moved to Norwich, Connecticut. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic and entered the Novitiate of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church in 1958. She professed perpet...
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Young adults ages 18 to 39 are invited to a day of prayer, fellowship, and renewal on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck. Inspired by the witness of the newly canonized Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, the retreat will explore a central question: How can young adults encounter the Eucharist through friendships?
Retreat Schedule
9:30 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Ellis, Vocation Director)
Talk 1: Ethan Roberts, UConn FOCUS Missionary
Small-group discussion following the first talk...
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Silent Discernment Retreat for Single Catholic Women (Ages 18–35)
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
The Little Sisters of the Poor invite single Catholic women ages 18–35 to a Silent Discernment Retreat focused on prayer, listening, and openness to God’s voice.
This retreat includes:
Holy Mass
Eucharistic Adoration
Spiritual talks
Abundant silence, creating space for your heart to listen to the Lord
At the beginning and end of the retreat, participants will have time for conversation and sharing ...
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Posted on January 05, 2026 in: News
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Diocese of Norwich Appoints Paul F. Dillon Jr., CMA, as New Diocesan Finance Officer
The Diocese of Norwich has appointed Paul F. Dillon Jr., CMA, as its new Diocesan Finance Officer, effective January 5, 2026. He succeeds Karen Huffer, who recently retired after many years of dedicated service.
Mr. Dillon is a seasoned financial executive with more than 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, treasury, and administration for international and domestic organizations. Most recently, he served as Senior Director of Finance for International Game Tec...
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