Whereas, the disciplinary practice of abstaining from meat on the Fridays in Lent is an important dimension of the penitential nature of the season and applies to all Catholics who have reached the age of fourteen (canons 1251 and 1252); Whereas, this year the Feast of St. Patrick, March 17, falls on a Friday in Lent; Now therefore, in accord with canon 87 §1 of the Code of Canon Law, given the many celebrations that occur on this day in commemoration of St. Patrick, Principal Patron of the Diocese of Norwich and titular of the Cathedral, I hereby grant to all Ca...

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Xavier High School in Middletown is looking for the right person to fill the position of Executive Assistant to the Headmaster and Principal. Details can be found HERE.   To view other job opportunities Click Here

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Here is the video of how a misplaced homily created ripples that went on to work a miracle of God's grace for at least one family. Hopefully, sharing this will lead to more people realizing that life is too short to not forgive. If you haven't read the article in the Winter 2023 issue of the Four County Catholic magazine, we've included it below. The video can be found after the article. Forgive them, they know not what they do The words below are an edited transcript of a sermon given recently in the diocese. Whenever I’m giving a homi...

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I am Sherley Saintervé, a young woman and medical doctor who is 31 years old. As I have matured and faced the challenges that come with living on this earth, I have learned “the urgent necessity to refocus my life on Jesus.” Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, I grew up in the Tabarre Section and lived with my mother Jeanne, my father Syrhilhomme and my two little sisters, Monica and Shlaydine. Growing up, we didn’t have much money because there are limited opportunities in Haiti due in part to earthquakes, hurricanes, tropical storms and political unrest. M...

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Haiti, Women, hope

  Vatican City - April 5, 2015. Pope Francis gives the Urbi et Orbi blessing (meaning "for the city and for the world") for the city of Rome and the entire world on April 5, 2015 in St. Peter's Basilica. | © L'Osservatore Romano By FAITH Catholic Celebrating 10 years of Pope Francis March 13, 2013-March 13, 2023   Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, then the archbishop of Buenos Aires, was elected pontiff on March 13, 2013, on the second day of the conclave following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Francis is the first...

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St. Vincent de Paul Place May Raffle The pandemic-era SNAP benefits (food stamps) that have helped so many vulnerable families cope have recently been cut, on average $90 per month. For seniors and the underemployed, these cuts are even more drastic, resulting in a new groundswell of food insecurity. We’re bracing for a 10% increase in requests for food, hygiene, and other services. Your ticket purchase means you’ll make a difference in the lives of countless people experiencing these difficult financial times. All entrants are eligible for each daily dra...

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