Posted on October 23, 2025 in: Events
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Families, young people, and parish communities across the Diocese are invited to come together for Catholic Youth & Family Day with Bishop Richard Reidy on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Family in Hebron.
This special day promises to be a joyful celebration of faith and community. The program will feature dynamic speakers, uplifting music, Eucharistic Adoration, and the highlight of the day: Mass with Bishop Reidy.
Whether you come as a family, a parish youth group, or simply on your own, Catholic Youth & F...
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A Lifetime of Love
Jack and Jane Sterry’s life together goes back to when both were just schoolkids living in Portland, Connecticut.
Jack was a senior and Jane an incoming freshman at Portland High School when Jack took one look at Jane and knew she was the one for him. They’ve been together ever since and celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 30th.
“I was lucky with this guy,” Jane said while patting Jack on the arm as both sat in the front pew of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, waiting for the start of the Si...
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Posted on October 27, 2025 in: Events
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Mark your calendars for Friday, October 31st, and join us at the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe, located at 199 Colonel Brown Road, Griswold, for the Annual All Saints’ Eve Festival!
The evening will begin with Holy Mass at 5:30 p.m., celebrated by Bishop Richard Reidy, followed by a joyful celebration for families and parishioners of all ages.
Everyone is encouraged to come dressed as a saint or biblical character and take part in a variety of fun, faith-filled activities, including a potluck dinner, saint-themed games, bonfire, and ...
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Posted on October 22, 2025 in: News
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The National Shrine of the North American Martyrs
On Thursday, October 16, a busload of travelers and I accompanied Bishop Reidy on a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs. The day was marked by a pleasant bus ride, prayer, Holy Mass, and the beautiful vistas of the Mohawk Valley.
Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs
The Shrine, also known as Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, is located in Auriesville / Fultonville, NY. It encompasses the village known as Ossernenon, where Saints Isaac Jogues, René Goupil, and Jean de Lalande were martyred, a...
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Posted on October 21, 2025 in: Events
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On Friday, October 31, all are invited to stay after the noon Daily Mass for an impromptu 30-minute concert of organ music, beginning at approximately 12:30 p.m.
The concert will feature the dramatic and instantly recognizable “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by J. S. Bach, a timeless masterpiece that has captivated audiences for centuries with its haunting beauty and powerful energy.
The program will be performed by organist Michael Lianos, who will bring the church’s grand instrument to life in this short but spirited celebration of music a...
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Raise a glass for a great cause! Join Bishop Richard Reidy for An Evening of Wine, Music, and Giving— a special wine-tasting event to benefit Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Norwich.
The evening will take place on Wednesday, November 19th, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 10 Laura Boulevard, Norwich. Guests will enjoy a guided wine tasting, accompanied by live music and light refreshments, celebrating the spirit of generosity that supports Catholic Charities’ mission to serve those most in need throughout our communities.
Tickets a...
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