Posted on February 09, 2026 in: News
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A portrait of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979), New York, 1964. | Credit: Bachrach/Getty Images
The Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to the diocese.
The Holy See has officially informed Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to an announcement from the diocese.
“The next step in ...
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Posted on February 10, 2026 in: News
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Despite bitter winter temperatures outside, warmth and energy filled Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury on Saturday, February 7, as families and young people from across the Diocese of Norwich gathered for Indoor Climbing with Bishop Reidy. Braving the cold weather to attend, participants were rewarded with an afternoon of movement, encouragement, and joyful connection— both on the climbing walls and off.
Hosted at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury, the event invited climbers of all experience levels to challenge themselves in a supportive, faith-filled environment. Fro...
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The 2026 Connecticut March for Life, scheduled for March 18, 2026, will once again draw people of faith and goodwill from across the state to stand as a public witness for life. Rooted in prayer, unity, and love for life at every stage, the Connecticut March for Life reflects a shared commitment to uphold the dignity of every human person. With the help of parishes, councils, schools, and volunteers statewide, organizers are confident that the 2026 Connecticut March for Life will be a strong and faith-filled success.
That same spirit of prayerful witness was powerfully p...
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Rite of Election
All parishioners are invited to attend the Rite of Election on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The liturgy will be celebrated by The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich. Your presence is a powerful sign of welcome and encouragement for those preparing to enter or be received into full communion with the Catholic Church.
The Rite of Election, celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent, is one of the most moving moments in the Church’s year. During this liturgy, catechumens and candid...
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The Cathedral of St. Patrick’s in Norwich, CT is pleased to welcome Fr. Herald Joseph Brock, CFR (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal), for the 2026 Lenten Mission, on March 9–11, 2026, at 6:30 PM each evening. The Mission is open to all—please save the dates and help spread the word.
A Lenten Mission is an invitation to “put out into the deep,” embrace deeper conversion, anchor ourselves more firmly in Christ, and rediscover our mission in Him. We look forward to gathering as a diocesan Church for these grace-filled evenings of clarity, e...
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Women of the Diocese are invited to an evening of faith, reflection, and fellowship at the upcoming Women’s Conference, “Dinner with Jesus”, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5:30–9:00 p.m. at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell.
The conference will feature guest speaker Jennifer Hubbard, a Sandy Hook mother and author of Finding Sanctuary. Her memoir was named the Catholic Media Association’s #1 Memoir and offers a powerful witness of faith and hope.
“Dinner with Jesus” is designed to give women an opportunity to step away from ...
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