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Lenten Message 2021

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: Lent

Lenten Message, 2021 “And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.” Matthew 6:18 Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, In the Gospel reading offered for our reflection each Ash Wednesday, the Lord ins...

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The Humility of Dust - February Bishop's Column

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: News, Lent

February 2021 Four County Catholic The Humility of Dust My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Lent is nearly upon us. It begins with a simple mark of ashes on our forehead and a reminder of our own mortality. “Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return.&rd...

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Ash Wednesday Will Look Different This Year

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: News, Lent

Pandemic safety protocols bring changes to the distribution of ashes. This year you will notice some differences in the distribution of ashes. The changes are being implemented during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to ensure the safety of both the clergy and faithful. Catholics around the wo...

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Resources to Help You on Your Lenten Journey

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: News, Lent

During Lent, we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection through prayer and reflection. We contemplate the promised Second Coming of Jesus as Savior. And amid the flurry of preparations, we look for practical ways to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives. ...

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Beginning Experience: Coping With Life Alone

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: Bereavement Support

Have you lost a marriage through these trying times of COVID-19 and isolation? There is a special heartache for those who are suffering from the loss of a spouse through death, divorce or a separation. You are not alone. All are welcome; women and men of al...

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What's New in the February Four County Catholic

Posted on February 11, 2021 in: News, Lent

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 ensur...

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Members of One Family - Hope and Faith Series 2021

Posted on February 10, 2021 in: FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 41 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister, explores Philia, love of friends, in the Bible. ...

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A Bond That Connects Us All

Posted on February 08, 2021 in: Outreach to Haiti

Many of us have had those days when you wonder if what you do makes a difference in this life. As St. John Henry Newman, for whom the Newman Centers, found on many college campuses, were named, believed, “God…has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my...

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In the Month of Love, Take Time to Appreciate God’s Love

Posted on February 08, 2021 in: FaithSparks

I met my husband Pat in 1989 when he placed a classified ad in the singles column of a local newspaper. Meeting him, I was immediately taken by his quick Irish wit, auburn hair, good looks, and self-confidence. His Irish Catholic background meshed with mine and the conversation between us flowed eas...

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Action Alert: Help Protect A Pregnant Woman's Choice in Connecticut

Posted on February 08, 2021 in: ProLife

ACTION ALERT Public Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation Detrimental to Pro-life Pregnancy Resource Centers in Connecticut Please help the centers oppose the legislation by emailing the members of the committee or signing-up to testify during the ZOOM Publ...

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, Events

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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

Posted on June 04, 2025 in: News

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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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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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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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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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