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What's New in the June/July Four County Catholic

Posted on June 14, 2020 in: News

What's New in the June/July Four County Catholic

The latest issue of the Four County Catholic is available now, and is filled cover to cover with news from within the Diocese of Norwich.

Weekday public worship resumes at Mass

Read up on the Parishioner Guide for the Restoration of Public Worship, as weekday public worship resumes on June 8th. The rules have changed a bit to keep us all safe.

News From Our Schools

The schools within the diocese share their 'silver linings' of the last few months, and Xavier and Mercy High School students help others during the pandemic.

Seton Scholarship Dinner Honorees Announced

Read about the three 2020 honorees and the 11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner, scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 25.

There also are columns by Catholic Charities, Outreach to Haiti, the Office of Faith Events, the schools, and news from the ministries within the diocese.

The issue is available in full, online by clicking here or on the cover photo above.

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Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025

Posted on February 25, 2025 in: News, Lent

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In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion, choosing to walk in peace and hope aside one’s fellow humans. “May the hope that does not disappoint, the central message of the jubilee, be the focus of our Lenten journey toward the victory of Easter,” the pope said in the message, released Tuesday. He also quoted St. Paul’s exclamation in the first letter to the Corinthians: “Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? W...

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2025 CT March for Life Coming on March 19th

Posted on March 05, 2025 in: News, ProLife

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2025 CT March for Life Coming on March 19th

For those who recognize the value of all life, the early months of the year offer many opportunities to publicly declare the sanctity and dignity of every human person. On Jan. 19, Archbishop Coyne was the main celebrant for a Pro-Life Mass & Baby Shower Collection at St. Mary Church in New Haven, part of Blessed Michael McGivney Parish. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the Mass provided time for prayer and the chance to donate baby items for the Connecticut Pregnancy Resource Centers. Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish hosted a Mass for Life on Jan. 20 at St. Rober...

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Rite of Election Welcomes Catechumens on First Sunday of Lent

Posted on March 09, 2025 in: News, Lent

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Rite of Election Welcomes Catechumens on First Sunday of Lent

On Sunday, March 9, the First Sunday of Lent, the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich was filled with faith and anticipation as catechumens from across the diocese gathered for the Rite of Election. This significant step in their journey toward full initiation into the Catholic Church marks their formal enrollment in the Book of the Elect, bringing them one step closer to the Easter sacraments. With our diocese still awaiting the appointment of a new bishop, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Hartford presided over the celebration, offering words of encouragemen...

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‘Carlo Acutis, I am in Your Hands’: Catholic Pediatrician Recovers from Cancer

Posted on February 19, 2025 in: News

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‘Carlo Acutis, I am in Your Hands’: Catholic Pediatrician Recovers from Cancer

María Dolores Rosique, known as “Lola” by her family members and friends, is pictured here when she was hospitalized. A second-class relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis accompanied her at her bedside. | Credit: Courtesy of Lola Rosique With a radiant smile, pediatric physician María Dolores Rosique, who goes by “Lola” among family and friends, recounted with renewed faith her testimony of healing after overcoming aggressive abdominal cancer. She testifies that her recovery began after visiting the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Assisi, Italy, and placi...

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Latest Employment Opportunities

Posted on March 05, 2025 in: News

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Looking for a job? We have some open positions that can be found at NorwichDiocese.org/Employment. The updated page includes listings for several employment opportunities within the diocese. The latest job listings are for a Cook at the Academy of the Holy Family - Click Here and a Spanish Teacher, 2025-2026 School Year — St. James School, Danielson - Click Here Other job postings are online as well Be sure to keep the link to NorwichDiocese.org/Employment handy

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Meet 7 ‘Generation X’ Catholics on Their Way to Sainthood

Posted on February 22, 2025 in: News

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Meet 7 ‘Generation X’ Catholics on Their Way to Sainthood

Top row from left to right: Niña Ruiz Abad, Marcelo Henrique Câmara, Sister Cecilia María de la Santa Faz. Bottom row from left to right: Víctor Manuel Schiavoni, Chiara Badano, Rebeca Rocamora. Bottom center: Carlos Rodolfo Yaryez | Credit: Courtesy of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, Archdiocese of Florianópolis (Brazil), Archdiocese of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz, Custodian Movies, Fondazione Chiara Badano and the Archdiocese of Paraná In addition to some young millennials who are now on their way to sainthood, there are also seven members of Gene...

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