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What's New in the August Four County Catholic

Posted on August 20, 2020 in: News

What's New in the August 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.

Rev. Michael Bovino Ordained to the Priesthood

The Mass of Ordination was celebrated on June 27th, 2020 at the Catrhedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. See the story online along with video of the Mass and a photo gallery.

67th Annual Blessing of the Fleet

The traditional Fishermen's Mass and Blessing of the Fleet in Stonington continued this year, with some changes.

Faith in Action: 'Blessing Bags' Deliver Hope

Students at Saint Luke Church, Ellington, created 117 Blessing Bags of essentials to give to the homeless and less fortunate.

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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Young Adult Retreat: Encounter the Eucharist Through Friendships

Posted on January 22, 2026 in: News, Around the Diocese

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Young Adult Retreat: Encounter the Eucharist Through Friendships

Young adults ages 18 to 39 are invited to a day of prayer, fellowship, and renewal on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck. Inspired by the witness of the newly canonized Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, the retreat will explore a central question: How can young adults encounter the Eucharist through friendships? Retreat Schedule 9:30 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Ellis, Vocation Director) Talk 1: Ethan Roberts, UConn FOCUS Missionary Small-group discussion following the first talk...

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In Memoriam: Reverend John Stanley Gwudz (1946–2026)

Posted on January 30, 2026 in: News

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In Memoriam: Reverend John Stanley Gwudz (1946–2026)

Reverend John Stanley Gwudz, a retired priest of the Diocese of Norwich, died on Monday, January 26, 2026, in San Diego, California, following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are pending in California, where he resided for many years, with burial to follow at the Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego. Father John was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on July 1, 1946. He attended Falls School and St. Joseph School, and graduated from St. Bernard High School. He continued his priestly formation at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and at Our Lady of the ...

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