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Bishop Reidy to Offer Prayer at Norwich Freedom Bell Ceremony Public is Invited to the free celebration at City Hall NORWICH, Conn. — The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, will offer a prayer during the City of Norwich’s Ringing of the Freedom Bell ceremony on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard, adjacent to Norwich City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich. The ceremony is part of Norwich’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independ...

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As our nation commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Cathedral of Saint Patrick invites the community to gather for an evening of music, patriotism, and unity on Friday, July 3, at 6:30 p.m.   The special Patriotic Sing-A-Long will feature Cathedral organist Michael Steven Lianos leading attendees through beloved American hymns and patriotic favorites that have inspired generations of Americans. Selections will include My Country 'Tis of Thee, The Star-Spangled Banner, Eternal Father, Strong to Save (commonly known as the Navy Hymn), Bat...

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MIDDLETOWN — Music lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition at Mixtape Match, a unique music-themed bingo event taking place on Friday, July 10, at the Fox Parish Center at Saint Francis Church, 10 Elm Street, Middletown. Unlike traditional bingo, Mixtape Match replaces letters and numbers with popular songs. Participants listen to a brief clip of music, and the host announces both the song title and artist. If the song appears on a player's card, they simply mark it off. The game is easy to learn and designed for ever...

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