Posted on September 30, 2025 in: News
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Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray that believers of different religions may work together to promote peace, justice, and human fraternity. He urges cooperation that goes beyond dialogue, encouraging concrete steps toward reconciliation and solidarity.
In a divided world, interfaith collaboration is a powerful witness—shared service through prayer, dialogue, and acts of charity can build trust and foster peace.
Prayer is below the video
October 2025 – Pope Leo XIV
Lord Jesus,
You, who in diversity are one
and...
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Some 600 men, as young as 13 and as old as 90, gathered for the 18th annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference, looking for hope and healing — and some for encouragement in their call to the priesthood.
The conference at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury centered on the theme “Jubilee Year Pilgrims of Hope” and featured EWTN hosts Dr. Ray Guarendi, psychologist and author, and Michael O’Neill, the “Miracle Hunter,” along with Father Anthony Federico, Archdiocese of Hartford director of Vocations and Seminarians, and he...
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Posted on October 07, 2025 in: News
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October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the Church’s most cherished devotions. At the heart of this month is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7, established by Pope St. Pius V in thanksgiving for the victory of Christian forces at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.
The Battle of Lepanto, fought on October 7, 1571, was a decisive naval encounter between the Holy League — a coalition of Christian states organized by Pope Pius V — and the Ottoman Empire. Vastly outnumbered, the Christian fleet entrusted their cause to the Blessed Virgin M...
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Posted on October 09, 2025 in: News
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Deacon Richard “Rick” Kenneth Walker
December 13, 1942 – October 2, 2025
Deacon Richard “Rick” Walker, 82, entered eternal life on October 2, 2025. Born in Bennington, Vermont, on December 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Donald and Cecilia Walker.
Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy, operating nuclear submarines before beginning a long career at Millstone Power Station, where he worked as a nuclear power plant operator and shift manager for more than 35 years. After retiring, he found joy in driving a school ...
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Bishop Richard F. Reidy greets Ride for Haiti cyclists at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich
Bishop Richard F. Reidy welcomes cyclists Tom Campbell and Ron Paine at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich while eighth graders from the Saint Patrick School cheer them on. (Photo: Wayne Gignac)
Part of the 11th Annual Ride for Haiti (approx. 337 miles across CT & MA)
On a drizzling, seasonably cold October morning, the 2025 Ride for Haiti made a heartfelt stop at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, where Bishop Richard F. Reidy and a li...
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Posted on October 10, 2025 in: News
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If you have been to a Mass when a Deacon was serving, you may have noticed something different. Before proclaiming the Gospel, the Deacon approaches the priest or Bishop, bows, and says quietly, “Your blessing, Father.” What’s going on here? Is the priest giving the Deacon his permission to proclaim the Gospel? Is it just a formality?
First of all, the Gospel is not just read, it is proclaimed. The Gospel is not just words on a page in a book; it is the living voice of Jesus Christ. Therefore, whoever is proclaiming it does so with the help of...
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