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Lent Through the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Posted on February 18, 2021 in: Lent, Around the Diocese

Lent Through the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Parish Lenten Mission:
Lent through the Parable of the Prodigal Son

Presented by Deacon Benedict LoCasto

It has been said that if all the Bibles in the world and all the words of God suddenly disappeared, and if only one piece of Scripture remained, The Parable of the Prodigal Son, this parable would be enough of the Gospel to guide Christians in the Way of Christ.

Lent is a time for introspection and correction

Please join us to more deeply explore the meaning of Lent by reflecting on the Parable of the Lost Son, the Jealous Older Brother, and the Merciful Father.

The Mission will be streamed on
Sunday, February 21st,
7-8 PM

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Faithful Gather for Saint Patrick Mass at the Cathedral

Posted on March 17, 2026 in: News, Lent

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Faithful Gather for Saint Patrick Mass at the Cathedral

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy celebrated the Saint Patrick Mass at noon on March 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, drawing the faithful together to honor Ireland’s patron saint and to pray as a Church during the Lenten season. The liturgy was both joyful and prayerful, a fitting celebration of Saint Patrick’s lasting witness to courage, missionary zeal and unwavering trust in God. In his homily, Bishop Reidy pointed to Saint Patrick not simply as a figure from the distant past, but as a living example of what it means to belong completely ...

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Posted on March 25, 2026 in: Events, Lent

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Experience the Sacred Journey of Holy Week Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich The Cathedral of Saint Patrick invites the faithful to enter more deeply into the sacred beauty of Holy Week through a series of solemn liturgies with the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy. From Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, these sacred celebrations offer an opportunity to walk with Christ through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Holy Week is the heart of the Church’s liturgical year—a time to reflect, remember, and rejoice in the hope of Easter. Holy Week Liturgic...

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The Week That Changed the World: Stories to Lead You Through Holy Week

Posted on March 25, 2026 in: Lent

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The Week That Changed the World: Stories to Lead You Through Holy Week

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Bishop Reidy Reflects on the Hope of Holy Week

Posted on March 26, 2026 in: Reflections, Lent

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Bishop Reidy Reflects on the Hope of Holy Week

Carpe diem is an old Roman expression frequently translated as “seize the day.” It reminds us to take advantage of the present moment and not to let opportunity pass us by. Whether an athlete in competition, an investor in the market, or a suitor in love, opportunities must be recognized and grasped, or they can pass away and be lost. Holy Week is one such opportunity. It is the most important week of the Church’s year because it commemorates the most important events of history. The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and our faithful acc...

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Palm Sunday Concert Planned at Cathedral of St. Patrick

Posted on March 24, 2026 in: Events, Lent

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Palm Sunday Concert Planned at Cathedral of St. Patrick

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., the Cathedral of St. Patrick will resonate with the stirring sounds of sacred music as the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus present a special Palm Sunday concert. Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada and Chorus Director Daniel McDavitt, the evening promises a moving meditation through music at the threshold of Holy Week. The concert will feature Dan Forrest’s Requiem, a profound and contemporary work known for its striking beauty and emotio...

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Holy Week’s Sign of Unity for the Diocese - Renewing Priestly Promises and Consecrating Chrism

Posted on March 19, 2026 in: Lent

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Holy Week’s Sign of Unity for the Diocese - Renewing Priestly Promises and Consecrating Chrism

Each year during Holy Week, the entire Diocese of Norwich—priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and laity—gather with the Bishop at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick to celebrate the Chrism Mass. This event is a profound expression of unity, as our diocesan family comes together to witness the consecration of Sacred Chrism and the blessing of the Oil of Catechumens and the Oil of the Sick. These oils are a tangible sign of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the sacramental life of the Church. From this one celebration, the oils are distributed to representat...

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