Editor's note: The following article was originally published Sept. 10, 2023. It is republished to mark the 24th anniversary of 9/11. It highlights the very best of our shared humanity—the kindness, compassion, and generosity that transcend boundaries of faith, culture, and nationality. We share it again here as a reminder that, even in times of darkness, goodness and light can still be found in the world.
Sometimes, the best stories come from unexpected moments of inspiration. Recently, I had a unique experience attending Mass at St. Columba in Columbia...
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Posted on September 04, 2025 in: News, Events
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Married couples throughout the Diocese of Norwich are invited to a special celebration with Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich.
This joyful liturgy honors couples celebrating their 25th or 50th anniversaries, as well as those marking any significant milestone. Each registered couple will receive a personalized certificate signed by Bishop Reidy and have their names and anniversary dates listed on a special Anniversary Page on the diocesan website.
Registration deadline: Thursday, Septe...
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Posted on September 03, 2025 in: News, Events
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Mass of Healing
St. Joseph Church, New London, CT
The Diocesan Partnership on Disability invites you to a special Mass of Healing focused on Mental Health: Awareness and Action for a Culture of Acceptance.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Church, New London, CT
This liturgy seeks to bring hope, understanding, and healing to individuals and families affected by mental illness while fostering compassion and inclusion within our Church community. We will ask the intercession of St. Dymphna, patroness of those su...
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Posted on September 04, 2025 in: News
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Auxiliary Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt recounts the life of Waterbury native son and priest Blessed Michael J. McGivney, whose patronal feast in the Archdiocese of Hartford is annually marked on Aug. 13. Blessed McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus, demonstrated how to live a life of service and faith. Pray for his intercession and for a second miracle that will lead to his canonization as a saint.
These days, I am re-reading the biography of Blessed Michael McGivney. I am sure you agree that he shines as a champion of the Gospel’s works o...
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Posted on September 08, 2025 in: News
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Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims following the canonization Mass for Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media
Vatican City, Sep 7, 2025 -- Pope Leo XIV proclaimed Italians Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis as saints of the Church on Sunday, decreeing their veneration among the Catholic faithful.
The canonizations of the two men, promulgated before an estimated 70,000 people in St. Peter’s Square, were the first of Leo’s pontificate.
The congregation, which included the family of Acutis, app...
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Posted on September 11, 2025 in: News
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Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS
October 10, 1936 – September 5, 2025
Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS, 88, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, entered into her eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT, where she had been in residence since 2024.
Marie Lorraine was born on October 10, 1936, in Waterbury, CT, the middle daughter of Donat and Azeline (Grenier) Deziel. She entered religious life in 1956 and made her religious profession on April 9, 1958. She was then known as Sr. Antoine de l’Enfant Jesus.
After ...
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