Posted on April 09, 2026 in: News, Lent
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Illuminated by the glow of the Paschal candle, Bishop Richard Reidy commenced The Liturgy of Light (Lucernarium) to start the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Holy Saturday, April 4th.
"Sanctify this fire, we pray, and grant that, by these Paschal celebrations, we may be so inflamed with Heavenly desires, that with minds made pure, we may attain festivities of unending splendor through Christ, Our Lord," the bishop intoned before blessing the Paschal candle.
Father Brian Romanowski then carried the lighted candle down t...
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Annulment Workshop Offers Guidance and Hope for Divorced Catholics
For Catholics navigating life after divorce, questions about annulments can often feel overwhelming or unclear. To provide clarity, support, and a welcoming space for conversation, an informational Annulment Workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 21, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Portland.
This workshop is designed for those who are curious about the annulment process, considering beginning it, or simply seeking a better understanding of what an annulment is and how it works wit...
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Retrouvaille
A Lifeline for Married Couples
May Marriage Workshop
May 1–3, 2026 | Windsor, Connecticut
If your marriage has become distant, troubled, unloving, or uncaring, Retrouvaille can help.
This program offers couples practical tools to communicate better, resolve conflicts fairly, and rediscover the love that first brought them together.
A Path Toward Renewal
Retrouvaille is designed for couples experiencing difficulty in their marriage, including those who are separated or divorced but hope to try again.
In a supportive and conf...
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Posted on April 15, 2026 in: Events
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The Diocese of Norwich is inviting the faithful to join Bishop Richard Reidy for a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. The daylong pilgrimage will offer participants an opportunity to grow closer to Our Lord and the Blessed Mother through prayer, worship, and reflection.
The pilgrimage includes Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, Confession, a Rosary for Life, the Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Chaplet, and veneration of the relics of St. Faustina. Pilgrims will also have...
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Posted on April 15, 2026 in: Events
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Trail Rides with Bishop Reidy: A Day of Faith, Fellowship, and Adventure
This spring, young people across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to step into the great outdoors for a truly memorable experience: Trail Rides on Horses with Bishop Reidy.
On Saturday, April 18, youth ages 13–18 are invited to join Bishop Richard F. Reidy at C & L Stables in Goddard Park, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, for a day that promises not only adventure, but connection—both with one another and with the Lord.
Set against the scenic backdrop of coastal Rhode Island, pa...
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Join Bishop Reidy at Saint Peter Church, Higganum on Friday, April 17, at 6 p.m. as we pray for men to answer the call to be instruments of God’s grace as priests and for women to answer the call to consecrated life.
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