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As Stonington has done for more than 60 years, the St. Mary community will celebrate the annual Blessing of the Fleet. This is to honor present and past commercial fishermen, lobstermen and their families. The traditional celebration returns this year, which will also be Bishop Reidy's inaugural Blessing!   THURSDAY, July 24 at 6 p.m.: The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet 5K Race is an in-person timed race through historic Stonington Borough. The certified course starts and ends at the Town Dock, 1 High Street, Stonington. You can also choose to register for a non-...

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Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference 2025: Pilgrims of Hope             A Sacred Day for Brotherhood, Witness, and Grace   Waterbury, CT — The Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference invites Catholic men to gather for a transformative day of faith, fellowship, and renewal on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at a new location, Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, CT. Doors open at 7:30am, with the event beginning promptly at 8:30am and concluding with Vigil Mass. This year’s theme, “2025 Jubilee Yea...

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Youth are invited for a fun evening of Bowling with the Bishop!   WHEN: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 5:30–7:30 PM WHERE: Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center   Middle and high school youth from across the Diocese are invited to enjoy two hours of bowling, food, and fellowship with Bishop Richard Reidy. The cost is $16 which includes bowling, pizza and drinks. Space is limited to the first 34 young people who register with payment. To register, contact Liza Roach at lroach@norwichdiocese.net to receive the permission slip. Registration wi...

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Very Reverend Grzegorz Leading the Eucharistic Procession   In celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi, Very Reverend Grzegorz Brozonowicz, Pastor of Saint Pio Parish in Old Saybrook, led over 120 parishioners in a joyous Eucharistic Procession on the grounds of Saint John Church on Sunday, June 22nd after the 11am Mass. Members of Knights of Columbus Father Hussion Council 2968 carried the canopy over the Monstrance in the procession while members of the choir led the parishioners in song. Three altars, adorned with candles and flowers, were arranged for A...

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