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WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week from September 22 to 28. This year, as the Universal Church marks its jubilee year, the World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be observed on October 4–5, coinciding with the Jubilee of Migrants.*  For 45 years, the U.S. Catholic Church has celebrated National Migration Week by reflecting on its history as an immigrant Church and the ways in which the country has been enriched by generations of immigrants, including the many Catholics who have adopted this land as...

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Consistent with the Diocese’s confirmed joint Chapter 11 plan, the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, on behalf of the Diocese of Norwich, recently sent a personal letter to each of the survivors. Below is a public apology acknowledging the harm that was done to them, expressing deep sorrow, and reaffirming the Diocese’s commitment to healing, accountability, and the protection of all. A Public Letter of Apology from Bishop Reidy to Survivors of Abuse “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) To a...

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Effective immediately, the Office of Faith Events will now be known as the Evangelization & Discipleship Ministry. This new name reflects more clearly the heart of its mission: to help the Diocese of Norwich be “Rooted in Christ, United in Faith, Committed to Serve.” Evangelization is the call given to every Christian—to share the Good News of Jesus Christ—while discipleship reminds us that faith is not only personal but lived together in community, as we journey ever closer to Christ. The Evangelization & Discipleship Ministry is dedic...

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On Monday, September 22nd a nine-day Novena began in honor of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Little Flower of Jesus, whose feast day is celebrated on October 1st. Known for her “little way” of love and trust in God, she teaches us that even the smallest acts, when done with great love, have eternal value. Each day of the novena, we pray:   “St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me as a message of love. Ask God to grant the favors I now place with confidence in your hands. St. Thérèse, help...

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On Tuesday evening, the eve of the 40 Days for Life Campaign, Bishop Richard F. Reidy offered a thoughtful homily at the Kickoff Vigil Mass, reminding the faithful that the right to life is the most fundamental of all human rights. Drawing on the vision of our nation’s founding fathers and the enduring truth that life is endowed by our Creator—not granted by government or circumstance—Bishop Reidy called on us to work, pray, and witness with courage and compassion for the unborn, for mothers in crisis, and for a culture that honors every human life. Wat...

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The family's irreplaceable role in the church and society deserves support from both, Pope Leo XIV told a group in Rome for a reflection on "the future of life and the family" in Latin America.   VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The strength of families and their ability to thrive and witness as a "domestic church" require support from the wider church and from governments, particularly in the face of poverty, Pope Leo XIV said. "We are aware that today there are real threats to the dignity of the family such as poverty, lack of employment, l...

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