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Pope Francis calls for a Day of Fasting, Penance and Prayers for Peace Oct. 27
Friday 27 October 2023, at 6 pm (12 p.m. EDT), in St. Peter’s Basilica, His Holiness Pope Francis will pray for the gift of peace with the Holy Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration. Vatican City, October 25, 2023 Pope Francis writes on X: "I remind you that next Friday, 27 Octobe...

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Relative Elated to Learn His Great-Grand-Uncle Helped Form Knights of Columbus
For Christopher Healy, discovering that his great-grand-uncle helped to form the Knights of Columbus alongside Father Michael J. McGivney, an up-and-coming-saint, was like “finding out you are related to Abraham Lincoln,” he says. “It’s hard to get your head around this,&r...

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How To Celebrate Respect Life Month
“The Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus’ message. Lovingly received day after day by the Church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as ‘good news’ to the people of every age and culture.” (Evangelium Vitae 1) Every October in the United States, th...

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Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles Coming to St. Sebastian Parish this Weekend
Saint Sebastian Parish Presents        "Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles" Saturday, October 21st & Sunday, October 22nd The exhibit will be open on both days from 12 PM to 5 PM St. Sebastian Parish Hall 155 Washingto...

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Awakening: How is the Holy Spirit at Work in Your Life?
    How is the Holy Spirit at work in your life?     Join us for a 4-part Mission designed to help deepen your faith! Rediscover God's Unconditional Love Learn more about the Holy Spirit's Gifts *Develop a deep and meaningful prayer life Expe...

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A Parent's Struggle, Yet Joy!

Posted on October 18, 2023 in: Marriage

A Parent's Struggle, Yet Joy!
  A Parent’s Struggle, Yet Joy!   Our youngest daughter got married this summer to a wonderful young man that my husband and I admire and have grown to love as our own. As a parent, it is an incredible joy to know your child has found someone who loves, understands and acc...

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Franciscan University Offers Safe Haven to Jewish Students
                                         Franciscan University Offers Safe Haven to Jewish Students   President Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, promises warm welcome to students under thr...

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Calling Upon the Faithful: Prayers to Nurture Vocations
                    I would like to begin by thanking you for your prayers. I have spoken to many of you who have taken up the challenge of praying for your pastors daily so that they might be strengthened by God's grace in times of in...

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Vocations, Prayer
Gratitude for Son and Catholic Education Has Mom Going the Extra Mile
Nine years ago, Kate Terricciano’s son Anthony was born as a “micro preemie,” coming into this world at just one pound. “It really helped to turn to our faith, to get us through those first few months that were very touch and go,” Terricciano says. “That’...

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St. Patrick Cathedral School Team Rappels for a Cause: Special Olympics CT
In a heartwarming display of unity and support, the St. Patrick Cathedral School team recently descended from the heights of Mohegan Sun, not just for the thrill but for a noble cause. The team's mission was clear: raise funds for Special Olympics CT.   And raise they did! A remar...

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EWTN News Explains: When Does Easter Officially End?
Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost. Catholics recognize Easter — when Jesus Christ rose from the dead after sacrificing his life for all of humanity — as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. But, as it turns out, they can continue saying “Happy Easter” into May or, in some years, into June. Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, Mary, and the first followers of C...

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Grace Awaits! Don’t Miss Divine Mercy Sunday

Posted on April 08, 2026 in: News

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Grace Awaits! Don’t Miss Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday: A Day of Extraordinary Grace On Sunday, April 12, Divine Mercy Sunday draws the faithful into the boundless mercy of God and His desire to bring every soul back to Himself. Divine Mercy Sunday falls on the Second Sunday of Easter, emphasizing that Christ’s victory over sin and death is inseparable from His mercy. Through St. Faustina, Jesus revealed His deep longing to pour out graces upon souls, especially those who trust in His mercy. The Church teaches that extraordinary graces are available on this day. Those who go to Confession with...

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Good Friday 2026

Posted on April 03, 2026 in: News

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Good Friday 2026
The faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich at 3 p.m. on Good Friday for one of the most solemn liturgies of the Church year, commemorating the Passion and death of the Lord. Presided over by Bishop Richard F. Reidy, the service offered a prayerful and moving reflection on Christ’s sacrifice and the hope found in the Cross. See it below.  

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'The Light of Christ': Easter Vigil a Celebration of His Resurrection
Illuminated by the glow of the Paschal candle, Bishop Richard Reidy commenced The Liturgy of Light (Lucernarium) to start the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Holy Saturday, April 4th.  "Sanctify this fire, we pray, and grant that, by these Paschal celebrations, we may be so inflamed with Heavenly desires, that with minds made pure, we may attain festivities of unending splendor through Christ, Our Lord," the bishop intoned before blessing the Paschal candle.  Father Brian Romanowski then carried the lighted candle down t...

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Work That Changes Lives- Outreach to Haiti Now Hiring
Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Now Hiring: U.S. Education Coordinator A meaningful part-time opportunity to support Catholic education and strengthen lives in Haiti. Outreach to Haiti is seeking a part-time U.S. Education Coordinator to oversee the U.S.-based work of its Education Program from the Norwich office. This position works closely with the Executive Director, Connecticut staff, and the Education Director in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to help support students, sponsors, and the mission of the program. Responsibilities include sponsor corresponde...

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A Vocation Within a Vocation

Posted on April 04, 2026 in: Vocations

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A Vocation Within a Vocation
Sometimes, as I go around the diocese talking about the four vocations to which everyone is called (marriage, the generous single life, consecrated/religious life, priesthood), a well-meaning person will stop me after Mass and say something like, “Father, I hear what you are saying, but I have always felt that I had a vocation to be a nurse. From the time that I was little, I knew that God wanted me to do this. Isn’t that my vocation?” Yes. And no. It might be your vocation. But it is not your Vocation. The Four Primary Vocations A vocation is a call...

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