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Faith Sparks: Help Children Connect to Their Faith Through the Lives of the Saints
As a young man in his 20s, my father lost both of his legs in an industrial accident. As it was the early 1940s and medicine was not as advanced as today, his doctors told him it was unlikely he would ever walk again. But, my father had faith in St. Jude, the patron saint for hopeless causes, to who...

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16th Annual Saint Andrew Passion Play CANCELLED
The 16th Annual Saint Andrew Passion Play, a musical celebration of the life of Jesus is cancelled as a precaution to halt the spread of the Coronavirus. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4. Doors open at 7 p.m. each night.  Tickets ar...

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Saint, andrew, colchester, passion, play, jesus
This Year's Ministry Fair Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The Diocese of Norwich Development Office has announced that the 2020 Ministry Fair showcasing Diocesan ministries and programs has been postponed to a later date as a precaution in the wake of concerns about the spread of coronavirus nationally. “We are erring on the side of caut...

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Norwich, Catholic, ministry, fair

Lenten Reflection and Video

Posted on March 05, 2020 in: Reflections, Lent

Lenten Reflection and Video
  Here is a Video and a Reflection to help you on your journey this Lent.. For more video's reflections, and resources visit NorwichDiocese.org/Lent   Lenten Reflection   “Own It!” We began this Lenten Season on Ash Wednesday where w...

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Norwich, Catholic, lent
'Unplug' at Lenten Mission in Cromwell
LENTEN MISSION All are invited to join professional performer VaILimar Jansen for a two-night Lenten Mission with the theme Unplug.  Both evenings will be focused on our call, role and mission as followers of Christ.  Ms. Jansen uses song, dramatization and reflection to engage the audi...

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Connecticut's First March for Life Coming April 15
The National March for Life organization, in cooperation with the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference and the Family Institute of Connecticut, are holding Connecticut’s first official March for Life event on April 15, 2020 at the State Capitol.   The March will be a tim...

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Pro-Life, Norwich, Catholic
‘A New Beginning’: Rite of Election is ‘Experience of Conversion and Grace’ 
By Ryan Blessing The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion Ceremony held Sunday, March 1 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick was a significant event for the 30 catechumens and 60 candidates preparing to enter the Catholic Church.  “By accepting new members for the Church,...

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Norwich, Catholic

Rescheduled: Faith and Reason Workshop

Posted on March 02, 2020 in: News

Rescheduled: Faith and Reason Workshop
Rescheduled to November 16, 2020 The Diocesan School Office and the Office of Faith Events present… Faith and Reason Workshop Presentation on how to address mistruths about Science and God, with our youth and young adults! November 16, 2020, Mercy High School, Middletown Two se...

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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal
We Can Help To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Diocesan Reporting Line @ 1-800-624-7407 If the incident involves a minor (persons under the age of 18), you must also call: State of Con...

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Superintendent's Letter: '7 Essentials' Useful for Teachers, Students
My Dear Friends,   Last November, Father Robert Spitzer (of EWTN fame) made a presentation at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) regarding a new supplemental module series for youth confirmation entitled 7 Essentials. This module was designed to supplement, not re...

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Norwich, Catholic
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Calendar of Events

Posted on June 02, 2023 in: Around the Diocese

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Calendar of Events
  May 10 - June 13 Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illness program Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia-Related Illness & Aging: Healthy Brain and Healthy Body, Sponsored by the Caregiver Spirituality Ministry-Office of Faith Events. Please join us for a morning of information and sharing, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the following parishes on the respective dates.  Refreshments will be provided.  Keynote speaker will be The Alzheimer Association’s Eastern Region Director of Education and Outreach.  May 10, St. Sebastian Church,...

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Employment Opportunities in the Diocese of Norwich
Looking for a job? We have a number of open positions that can be found at  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment.   The updated page includes listings for several employment opportunities within the diocese.         School job postings are online as well   Be sure to keep the link to NorwichDiocese.org/Employment handy  

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Healing Masses and Healing Services in Hebron
Come join us for a Mass of Healing and Hope on the third Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. at Church of the Holy Family, 185 Church St, Hebron. The next Mass scheduled will be on May 21. Mass will be celebrated by Father Ray Introvigne with a healing service following the Mass led by Father Ray.  For more information, contact Andrea Hoisl at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or (860) 848-2237 ext. 203  

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Patroness of Haiti
“Make her known throughout the world” The month of May is devoted to Our Blessed Mother Mary, who is honored under many titles including Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Mary holds a special place in the hearts of Haitians and is honored by the people of Haiti and our local Haitian population under the name Notre-Dame du Perpètuel Secours. Many Catholic Churches throughout the United States, including the Catholic Church in Quaker Hill (part of Divine Mercy Parish), also honor our Blessed Mother under this title and contain the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help...

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Memorial Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice
“Alright, boys, let’s go on in there and set up these guns for firing … We have a job to do!” Those were the final words ever spoken by Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone on Feb. 19, 1945, on the first day of the Battle of Iwo Jima. In May, we, as a nation, will observe Memorial Day, honoring the solemn sacrifice made by all those in uniform who perished defending our freedom. For Catholics, in particular, Memorial Day renders a unique opportunity to reflect upon the deeper meaning of sacrifice as it applies to both our daily lives and to...

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Addiction to Adoration: One Man's Spiritual Journey
There is an old saying that could very well describe Brother John Blaschik’s journey to the Trappists: “Every saint has a past and every sinner a future.” Not too long before becoming a monk, he was on a very different path — a path to perdition. Blaschik is a monk of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (also known as the Trappists). He resides at Our Lady of the Holy Cross Abbey in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. He leads a life of relative simplicity, silence and separation from the dominant culture, following the Rule of St....

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