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As our nation commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Cathedral of Saint Patrick invites the community to gather for an evening of music, patriotism, and unity on Friday, July 3, at 6:30 p.m.   The special Patriotic Sing-A-Long will feature Cathedral organist Michael Steven Lianos leading attendees through beloved American hymns and patriotic favorites that have inspired generations of Americans. Selections will include My Country 'Tis of Thee, The Star-Spangled Banner, Eternal Father, Strong to Save (commonly known as the Navy Hymn), Bat...

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This summer, couples are invited to step away from the distractions of everyday life and invest in their relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) Experience at the Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, Connecticut, August 28–30.   More than simply a retreat, the Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience provides a welcoming space for couples to pause, reflect, and reconnect with one another. Through guided presentations, personal reflection, and private dialogue, husbands and wives are given the opportunity to deepen their commun...

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Bishop Reidy to Offer Prayer at Norwich Freedom Bell Ceremony Public is Invited to the free celebration at City Hall NORWICH, Conn. — The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, will offer a prayer during the City of Norwich’s Ringing of the Freedom Bell ceremony on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard, adjacent to Norwich City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich. The ceremony is part of Norwich’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independ...

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