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Social Justice Ministry Conference on Racism Begins June 6th

Posted on June 02, 2020 in: News, Events

Social Justice Ministry Conference on Racism Begins June 6th

As racial strife once again sweeps our nation, the Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Catholic Social Ministry would like to encourage you to join the launch of the year-long virtual conference series on the US Bishops’ pastoral letter against racism, This event was planned long before the current events in our nation, but its message is very timely.

Bishop Peter Rosazza Social Justice Conference

Webinar Series

The Conference, "Rooted in Faith, Opening Wide Our Hearts",will begin on Saturday, June 6th with a 60 minute webinar in English and one in Spanish, featuring scheduled keynote speaker, Alejandro Aguilera-Titus.

Alejandro will Kick things off with an overview to the pastoral letter at this webinar.

The 60 minute webinar will be at 10:00 AM in English, and 1:00 PM in Spanish. There is no cost to the event, but registration is required: REGISTER HERE FOR ENGLISH or REGISTER HERE FOR SPANISH

Please view our video on the event. More information on the entire Opening Wide our Hearts conference series can be found here.

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Posted on April 16, 2025 in: News, Vocations, Lent

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Watch the 2025 Chrism Mass and Homily by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne

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Photos & Video: The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy Ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

Posted on May 01, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Photos & Video: The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy Ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy was ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich, Connecticut at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The gathering filled the cathedral for the Mass of Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Reidy, who comes to Norwich from the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was vicar general. Pope Francis appointed Reidy as Sixth Bishop of Norwich in February. Click here to see a photo gallery of the Ordination Click here for more information about Bishop Reidy Video of the compl...

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Faithful Invited to Witness a Joyous Moment in Diocesan History — Parish Tickets and Livestream Offered

Posted on April 09, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Faithful Invited to Witness a Joyous Moment in Diocesan History — Parish Tickets and Livestream Offered

The Diocese of Norwich joyfully awaits the ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Richard F. Reidy as the sixth bishop of Norwich, to be held on Tuesday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. Due to the limited capacity of the Cathedral, each parish in the diocese has received an allotment of just four tickets per church to distribute. Anyone interested in attending in person must contact their parish office directly. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate ticket requests through the diocesan office. The ordination and installati...

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Celebrating Our Faithful Servants: Priestly Jubilees of 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Celebrating Our Faithful Servants: Priestly Jubilees of 2025

With gratitude and joy, the Diocese of Norwich extends heartfelt congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of their ordination to the sacred priesthood in 2025. These dedicated men have faithfully answered God’s call, each offering years of devoted service to Christ and His Church. Celebrating 65 years of priesthood are Reverend Paul F. Ramen (ordained February 2, 1960) and Reverend John E. Welch, M.S. (May 28, 1960), whose lifetime of ministry continues to inspire. Marking 60 years, Monsignor James Carini (May ...

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Prayer for the Election of a New Pope

Posted on May 02, 2025 in: News

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Prayer for the Election of a New Pope O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in Your boundless fatherly love a pastor for Your Church who will please You by his holiness and to show us watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and resign with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen. With the passing of a Pope, the Church enters a period called Sede Vacante (Latin for “the seat is vacant”). Click here for a quick breakdown of what happens. Prayer co...

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