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The faithful of the Diocese of Norwich are invited to join Bishop Reidy on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for a day of prayer, pilgrimage and fellowship at St. Anne Shrine in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The pilgrimage will take place on the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows and will offer participants a special opportunity for devotion to St. Anne and the Blessed Virgin Mary. For more than 100 years, pilgrims have traveled to St. Anne Shrine seeking healing, peace and the unfailing love of Christ through the intercession of St. Anne and her daughter, Mary. Prayer at St....

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Catholic Charities to Honor Tony Sheridan at Appreciation Dinner Catholic Charities will honor Tony Sheridan, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, at a special Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at La Luna Ristorante, 35 Governor Winthrop Blvd., New London. The event will recognize Sheridan for his many years of dedicated service to the businesses, communities and families of Eastern Connecticut. Throughout his distinguished career, Sheridan has built a reputation as a collaborative leader who brings together...

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A Youth and Family Event with Bishop Reidy hosted by Deanery I: A Hike to the Wolf Den at Mashamoquet Brook State Park, 276 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, CT. Friday, September 11th 2026, from 4-8pm: Families are invited to pack a picnic dinner to enjoy in the stone pavilion and any lawn games they enjoy. The Bishop arrives for 5 p.m., and around 5:30 p.m., we will then be read the story of Israel Putnam hunting the last she-wolf in CT by a LaSalette parishioner. The group will next embark on a hike to the wolf den completing a loop about 3 miles (some moderately challenging...

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On August 16th, the Sunday after the Solemnity of the Assumption, parishioners of Saint Joseph Church in Rockville were invited to bring flowers, herbs, and fruits to be blessed after the 10 am Mass as they gathered together for the annual St. Joseph’s Parish Picnic. The weather was beautiful, and it proved to be a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to relax, reconnect, and celebrate the spirit of the parish community!   For more photos from the Saint Joseph Picnic, click here          

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