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Sacraments 101: Jesus Transforms the Ordinary into Something Heavenly
As we’ve seen in both the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, each Sacrament of the Church comes to us with a particular form and a particular matter which are required in order for the Sacrament to be valid. But if we step back for a minute, we can see that there is a coherent reason w...

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Strengthen Your Marriage

Posted on March 18, 2021 in: Events, Marriage, Lent

Strengthen Your Marriage
The Stations of the Cross for Couples Friday, March 26 7 PM Registration Required Sign-Up Today The Catholic Family Services Office and Worldwide Marriage Encounter are sponsoring a virtual Stations of the Cross for Couples on Friday, March 26 at 7 P.M.  Join us as we accompany Je...

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A Prayer to Saint Joseph

Posted on March 18, 2021 in: Reflections

A Prayer to Saint Joseph
The prayer is ordinarily enriched with a partial indulgence (Handbook of Indulgences, conc. 19). During the Year of Saint Joseph, however—which lasts from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021—the use of this prayer has been included among those enriched with a plenary indulgence (se...

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Reminder: Winter Decoration Cleanup Dates
Winter decorations in all Diocesan Cemeteries should be picked up by March 21st, 2021.    Our Norwich Diocesan Cemetery winter decoration cleanup will start March 22nd, 2021.

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Lenten Reflection - Deacon Dennis Dolan
March 17, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Dennis Dolan speaks on renewal during the season of Lent. For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark  NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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Did You Miss the Third Lenten Mission Meeting? Here's the Video!
Did you miss last week’s Lenten Mission??  Bishop Michael Cote explored faith through the eyes of the apostle Judas.  Bishop Cote reflected on Judas' remorse, but called us to take the step to ask for Jesus' forgiveness. Click the link below and use the passwo...

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Must I Abstain from Eating Meat on the Solemnity of St. Joseph?
As you know, this year, the Solemnity of St. Joseph falls on a Friday. This has given rise to a number of questions from both clergy and faithful concerning whether or not the usual requirement to abstain from the eating of meat applies. Canon 1251 of the Code of Canon Law states: Abstinence f...

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Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption
Invoking the intercession of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, we pray that the Lord will bless all who travel upon the path of adoption. And, recalling the mercy which God our Father has shown to us, we also ask that, through our words and actions, they may encounter the outstretched hands of his...

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 Keep Connecticut Healthy - Stop Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
 Action Alert Keep Connecticut Healthy - Stop Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Is Money the Only Thing that Matters?       The Governor and the promoters of marijuana, including many legislators, only seem to be talking about the financial gain to the state. The...

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Did You Miss the Second Lenten Mission Meeting? Here's the Video!
Did you miss last week’s Lenten Mission? Father Peter explored faith through the eyes of the apostle Peter. We hope you will take time to hear this wonderful example of forgiveness and love.   Click the link below and use the password to view the video: CLICK ...

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, Events

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!
Middle School and High School youth are invited to a special hike with Bishop Reidy on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 A.M. at Hurd State Park in East Hampton. Hurd State Park provides the perfect backdrop for a meaningful outdoor adventure, blending fun, exercise, scenic views, and moments of spiritual reflection. The park's flexible trails, peaceful riverside spots, and stunning overlooks make it an ideal place to connect with nature and one another. What to bring: Comfortable shoes, water, and a picnic lunch. Parents are welcome, and Youth Groups are encoura...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June
Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA   In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June. “Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his heart, learn to have compassion on the world,” the pope said in a video released June 3. The video also includes an original prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to which the m...

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June Belongs to the Sacred Heart

Posted on June 04, 2025 in: Reflections

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June Belongs to the Sacred Heart
The month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion that draws us into the tender, burning love of Christ for all humanity. As this month begins, we are invited not only to contemplate His pierced heart but also to allow our own hearts to be shaped by His mercy. The Sacred Heart is more than a symbol; it is the very center of our faith, offering consolation, healing, and renewal. In a world often marked by indifference and division, devotion to the Sacred Heart calls us to live with compassion. We are encouraged to see others through the...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 12, 2025 in: Reflections

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A Prayer for Father's Day
Dear God, Thank you for loving us with your perfect heart of a father. We ask you this Father's Day and always to guide and protect the hearts of all men in fatherly roles who are striving to love with your heart and do your work. Give them pure, chaste, courageous, and creative hearts like Saint Joseph. Give them hearts that never tire of serving those they are called to love. Give them hearts that seek out their loved ones and gently turn their gaze to see You, who is Love.  And we ask you, Father, to bless them abundantly today....

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, School News

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators
There are several current job openings for educators in our diocese.  The positions are updated weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser-  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment Click Here to See the Current Open Positions  All candidates must complete the official professional application to be considered for a teaching position or principal position and submit it to the Diocesan School Office. Applications are available on the employment page of the website. Visit NorwichDiocese.org/Employment to view all of the open jobs in the di...

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