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Catholic Family Services Announces Natural Family Planning Week

Posted on July 18, 2019 in: News, Marriage

Natural Family Planning Awareness Week July 21-27th

The slogan for this year’s Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is: Love, Naturally! Cooperating with God’s design for married love. Natural Family Planning is medically safe with no harmful side effects, is 99 percent effective at achieving or postponing pregnancy without the use of chemicals, is easy to learn and use, and is in keeping with God’s design for married love. Read more about NFP at www.foryourmarriage.org or www.ccli.org. Or, for more information, call the Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237, Ext. 312. Ongoing NFP classes are offered within the diocese by certified instructor couples.

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Catholic School Employment Opportunities Now Available

Posted on July 19, 2026 in: News, School News

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Catholic School Employment Opportunities Now Available

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Family Hike with Bishop Reidy at Wachusett Mountain

Posted on July 20, 2026 in: News, Events

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Family Hike with Bishop Reidy at Wachusett Mountain

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with family and fellow Catholics? Bishop Richard Reidy invites individuals and families from across the Diocese of Norwich to join him for a Family Hike at Wachusett Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 8. The moderate hike offers participants an opportunity to experience the beauty of God's creation while enjoying fellowship with Bishop Reidy and others from around the diocese. Featuring scenic views and approximately 1,000 feet of elevation gain, the hike is well-suited for thos...

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Where Saints Walked

Posted on July 16, 2026 in: News

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Pilgrimage to the Shrines of St. Kateri & the North American Martyrs More than 100 parishioners from across the Diocese joined Bishop Reidy on pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Kateri and the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, also known as the Shrine of the North American Martyrs, to celebrate the feast day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks. Walking in the Footsteps of the Saints Everyone expressed how much they enjoyed the celebration of Mass in the Coliseum and hearing Bishop Reidy share his knowledge of and passion for the saints who first brought...

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Pope Leo XIV: Make Time for Prayer and Silence in the Summer

Posted on July 16, 2026 in: News

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Pope Leo XIV: Make Time for Prayer and Silence in the Summer

The pontiff addressed the faithful during the July 12 Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, where he is currently on vacation. From the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, where he moved on July 5 to enjoy a period of rest, Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to make time for “meaningful moments of silence and prayer” during the summer. The pontiff’s remarks were made during his Sunday Angelus address on July 12 at Castel Gandolfo, where he will remain until July 27. Reviving a summer papal tradition Pope Leo XIV decided to spend part of thi...

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Ferrán Torres, the Catholic Forward Who Won the World Cup for Spain

Posted on July 21, 2026 in: News

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Ferrán Torres, the Catholic Forward Who Won the World Cup for Spain

Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente. Ferrán Torres is the Catholic forward who secured a 1–0 victory for Spain over Messiʼs Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, played on Sunday, July 19, in New Jersey. “The goal is the least important thing; right now, all I want is to grab that trophy and squeeze it as hard as I can, because I believe it represents the dream of the 47 million people we were representing on the pitch today — because I think we deserved it and we gave it ...

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A Month of Married Saints: July Brings Feast Days of Holy Husbands and Wives

Posted on July 15, 2026 in: News

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A Month of Married Saints: July Brings Feast Days of Holy Husbands and Wives

Throughout the month of July, the Church celebrates the feast days of several holy married couples whose lives continue to inspire Catholic families today. Marriage is one of the Catholic Churchʼs greatest paths to holiness. From the first Christian missionaries to modern-day martyrs, married couples have shown that a shared life rooted in faith, sacrifice, and love can become a powerful witness to the Gospel. Throughout the month of July, the Church celebrates the feast days of several holy husbands and wives whose lives continue to inspire Catholic families today. ...

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