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What's New in the February Four County Catholic

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: News, Lent

What's New in the February 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.

Lent with a Different Look

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Changes to the
distribution of ashes are being made this year to ensure the safety of the clergy and faithful.

Shattered Dreams to Self-Forgiveness

Read the words of a woman who suffered for decades from the devastating trauma of abortion and the forgiveness she
eventually found.

March for Life

A very different, virtual March for Life took place in 2021. Read all about it.

There also are columns by Bishop Cote, 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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Watch the 2025 Chrism Mass and Homily by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne

Posted on April 16, 2025 in: News, Vocations, Lent

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Watch the 2025 Chrism Mass and Homily by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne

The 2025 Chrism Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, April 16th, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Norwich, presided over the sacred liturgy, which marks a highlight of Holy Week. This special Mass featured the blessing of the holy oils—used throughout the year for sacraments such as Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders—and the Renewal of Priestly Promises by the clergy of the Diocese. We invite you to watch the video of the full Mass, especiall...

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Faithful Invited to Witness a Joyous Moment in Diocesan History — Parish Tickets and Livestream Offered

Posted on April 09, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Faithful Invited to Witness a Joyous Moment in Diocesan History — Parish Tickets and Livestream Offered

The Diocese of Norwich joyfully awaits the ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Richard F. Reidy as the sixth bishop of Norwich, to be held on Tuesday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. Due to the limited capacity of the Cathedral, each parish in the diocese has received an allotment of just four tickets per church to distribute. Anyone interested in attending in person must contact their parish office directly. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate ticket requests through the diocesan office. The ordination and installati...

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2025 Kicks off with ACA Leadership Meeting

Posted on March 26, 2025 in: News, ACA

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2025 Kicks off with ACA Leadership Meeting

The 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal, One Faith One Family, Leadership Meeting and Dinner took place on February 26, 2025, at St. Maurice Church in Bolton, CT. Bishop-Elect Reidy was in attendance and heartfully thanked all of the priests, chairpeople and administrative assistants for their hard work on last year’s appeal. Executive Director, Mary Ellen Mahoney also expressed her gratitude to the attendees, noting that they never would have ended the year so close to goal without everyone’s dedication and sacrifice. Father Richard Breton hosted the even...

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This Year’s Seton Honorees Announced

Posted on March 26, 2025 in: News, Events

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Celebrating 15 Years of Honoring Catholic Educators This year will mark the 15th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner, titled respectively after Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton who is known as a founder of this country’s parochial school system, established this nation’s first all-girls Catholic School in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Elizabeth was born on August 28, 1774, and originally raised Episcopalian before converting to Catholicism. She was married to William Seton, and they had five children. The Legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Elizabeth Ann Seton was the fou...

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Celebrating Our Faithful Servants: Priestly Jubilees of 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Celebrating Our Faithful Servants: Priestly Jubilees of 2025

With gratitude and joy, the Diocese of Norwich extends heartfelt congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of their ordination to the sacred priesthood in 2025. These dedicated men have faithfully answered God’s call, each offering years of devoted service to Christ and His Church. Celebrating 65 years of priesthood are Reverend Paul F. Ramen (ordained February 2, 1960) and Reverend John E. Welch, M.S. (May 28, 1960), whose lifetime of ministry continues to inspire. Marking 60 years, Monsignor James Carini (May ...

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New Exhibition in New Haven Sheds Light on Persecuted Christians in Iraq and Nigeria

Posted on March 26, 2025 in: News, Events

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New Exhibition in New Haven Sheds Light on Persecuted Christians in Iraq and Nigeria

The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in New Haven is hosting a powerful new exhibition titled Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq and Nigeria, on display from March 22 through September 7, 2025. The exhibition highlights the stories of Christians who face extreme persecution in these regions, where militant groups like ISIS and Boko Haram have inflicted devastating violence and displacement. Featuring the work and outreach of Stephen Rasche, an American attorney and advocate for persecuted Christians, the exhibit offers a poignant look int...

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