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Awakening: How is the Holy Spirit at work in your life?

Posted on September 21, 2023 in: Events, FaithSparks, Around the Diocese

Awakening: How is the Holy Spirit at work in your life?

Awakening: How is the Holy Spirit at work in your life? Join us for a 4-part Mission designed to help deepen your faith! Rediscover God’s Unconditional Love, Learn more about the Holy Spirit’s Gifts, develop a deep and meaningful prayer life, experience the mercy of God through a deeper understanding of reconciliation. For two weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 12th at 7:00-8:30 pm, Our Lady of Sorrows, 14 Prospect St, Essex. Register online at manicholas@norwichdiocese.net or call Marianne at 860-848-2237, ext. 304.

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese

Posted on January 09, 2026 in: Around the Diocese

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese

Do you have an upcoming parish or school event that would be of interest to others in the Diocese? These folks do! Around the Diocese Submissions Please provide your event details to your parish administrator for submission. Email submissions are NOT accepted. Descriptions are limited to 30 words. Parish Admin Log-In Calendar of Events Here's what's happening Around the Diocese! Upcoming Parish Events Classes & Formation Wednesday, September 3 – May 13 Certificate P...

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Young Adult Retreat: Encounter the Eucharist Through Friendships

Posted on January 07, 2026 in: News, Around the Diocese

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Young Adult Retreat: Encounter the Eucharist Through Friendships

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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Diocese of Norwich to Host Rock Climbing Event with Bishop Reidy

Posted on January 13, 2026 in: News, Events

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Diocese of Norwich to Host Rock Climbing Event with Bishop Reidy

The Diocese of Norwich is inviting families and individuals of all ages to reach new heights— literally— at a free indoor rock climbing event on Saturday, February 7, at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury. Adding to the excitement, Bishop Richard Reidy will be in attendance, offering participants a special opportunity to share in an evening of fellowship, encouragement, and fun with the diocesan shepherd. Designed as a welcoming experience for beginners and seasoned climbers alike, the event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and provides a safe, supervised...

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Diocese-Wide Young Adult Mass with Bishop Reidy

Posted on January 09, 2026 in: Events

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Diocese-Wide Young Adult Mass with Bishop Reidy

Young adults from throughout the Diocese of Norwich are invited to gather for Mass with Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs. A reception will follow Mass. Event Details What: Mass for Young Adults with Bishop Richard F. Reidy When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel (UConn campus), Storrs, CT 06268 After Mass: Reception to follow

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Join Us Jan. 22: Cathedral Mass on the Eve of the March for Life

Posted on January 14, 2026 in: Events

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Join Us Jan. 22: Cathedral Mass on the Eve of the March for Life

The Diocese of Norwich invites you to join us for Mass on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, as we prepare in prayer for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. All are welcome—whether you are traveling to Washington or remaining here at home. Let us unite around the Eucharist and entrust this witness to the Lord. Bus Departure (Registered Pilgrims) For those who are registered for the bus trip, the bus will depart for Washington, D.C. immediately following Mass. Please plan to arrive early to allow for an on-...

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