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Resources to Help You on Your Lenten Journey

Posted on February 15, 2024 in: News, Lent

Resources to Help You on Your Lenten Journey

During Lent, we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection through prayer and reflection. We contemplate the promised Second Coming of Jesus as Savior. And amid the flurry of preparations, we look for practical ways to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives.

To help you with this preparation, we have gathered various Lent resources into one convenient online location. Here you will find several articles and videos about Lent, along with tools and links to help guide you in the understanding of this holy time.

Bookmark the link below and visit it often as you observe the wonderful season of Lent!
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NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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Posted on May 08, 2025 in: News

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Pope Leo XIV greeted the city of Rome and the world with these words at his first appearance as the Successor of Peter from the Central Loggia of St Peter's Basilica: Greetings to Rome and to the world Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you. This is the peace of the Ris...

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Watch the 2025 Chrism Mass and Homily by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne

Posted on April 16, 2025 in: News, Vocations, Lent

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Watch the 2025 Chrism Mass and Homily by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne

The 2025 Chrism Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, April 16th, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Norwich, presided over the sacred liturgy, which marks a highlight of Holy Week. This special Mass featured the blessing of the holy oils—used throughout the year for sacraments such as Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders—and the Renewal of Priestly Promises by the clergy of the Diocese. We invite you to watch the video of the full Mass, especiall...

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Photos & Video: The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy Ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

Posted on May 01, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Photos & Video: The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy Ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy was ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich, Connecticut at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The gathering filled the cathedral for the Mass of Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Reidy, who comes to Norwich from the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was vicar general. Pope Francis appointed Reidy as Sixth Bishop of Norwich in February. Click here to see a photo gallery of the Ordination Click here for more information about Bishop Reidy Video of the compl...

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Celebrating Our Faithful Servants: Priestly Jubilees of 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Celebrating Our Faithful Servants: Priestly Jubilees of 2025

With gratitude and joy, the Diocese of Norwich extends heartfelt congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of their ordination to the sacred priesthood in 2025. These dedicated men have faithfully answered God’s call, each offering years of devoted service to Christ and His Church. Celebrating 65 years of priesthood are Reverend Paul F. Ramen (ordained February 2, 1960) and Reverend John E. Welch, M.S. (May 28, 1960), whose lifetime of ministry continues to inspire. Marking 60 years, Monsignor James Carini (May ...

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Who are the Cardinals Who Chose the New Pope?

Posted on May 08, 2025 in: News

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Who are the Cardinals Who Chose the New Pope?

Cardinals participate in the fifth Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on April 30, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. | Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA Members of the College of Cardinals gathered in Rome in anticipation of the subsequent election of Pope Francis’ successor, Leo XIV. There are currently 252 cardinals, 133 of whom are eligible and expected to vote in the conclave. They range in age from 45 to 99. Pope Francis chose 149 of the current members of the college, most of whom helped choose his successor as cardinal el...

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U.S. Native Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost Elected as the 267th Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV

Posted on May 08, 2025 in: News

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U.S. Native Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost Elected as the 267th Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV

"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. Annuntio vobis gaudium: HABEMUS PAPAM Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum Robertum Franciscum Sanctae Romane Ecclesiae Cardinalem Prevost qui sibi nomen imposuit Leo XIV I announce to you a great joy: WE HAVE A POPE The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord Robert Francis Cardinal...

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