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Share the Joy of Advent: Celebrate the Nativity Tradition Across the Diocese!
Holiday Greetings from the Communications Office As we enter the 2024 Advent season, we reflect on the beauty and significance of the Nativity scene, or Christmas crèche—a cherished tradition that began over 800 years ago. In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi brought the Nativity to life in Grecc...

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Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  Mark your calendars for a celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas!   Thursday, December 12th 2024 Cathedral of St. Patrick 213 Broadway, Norwich 6:30pm Rosary and opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00pm Holy Mass (bi-lingual)...

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The Votes are In - What Lies Ahead and the 2025 Connecticut Legislative Session
From The Director's Desk The 2024 Election provided few changes in the makeup of the Connecticut General Assembly. Democrats gained three seats in the state House and one in the State Senate. Democrats will hold a 102- 49 advantage in the House and 26-11 edge in the Senate. Democr...

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Festival of Trees and Traditions Celebrates 50 Years of Holiday Magic
This December, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford welcomes the community to the Festival of Trees and Traditions: 50th Anniversary Golden Holiday Event, a cherished celebration of artistry and holiday spirit running from December 5–15, 2024. This year’s festival features a ...

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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal
We Can Help To report inappropriate conduct of any kind by a Diocesan Bishop please contact ReportBishopAbuse.org or call 1-800-276-1562 To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Dioce...

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Recap of U.S. Bishops’ Fall Plenary in Baltimore
BALTIMORE - The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for their Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, November 11-14. The bishops began their plenary in prayer at the Baltimore Basilica and as the public session of the assembly began, they sent a message to the Holy Father, fol...

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The Annual Convocation for Priests in the Diocese of Norwich - Dec. 2-4
42nd Annual Convocation For the Priests in the Diocese of Norwich The Annual Convocation for Priests will be held December 2-4, 2024.   It is an important event for the priests of the Diocese of Norwich who come together for spiritual renewal and continuing education/formation.  This ye...

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An Advent Prayer to See Jesus in Others

Posted on November 25, 2024 in: ADVENT

An Advent Prayer to See Jesus in Others
Jesus, although you are God, you hid yourself in Mary's womb to come into the world. May we see you hiding in everyone we encounter and grow in our ability to recognize ourselves as one family. In this season of joyful hope, help us believe in the possibility of a more charitable world ...

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A Question of Faith- Why do we Celebrate Christmas on December 25th?
Father, my friend said Jesus wasn’t born on December 25. If that’s true, why do we celebrate Christmas on that day?   The celebration of Christmas on December 25 has rich historical and theological significance. The origins of this date are intertwined with early Christian tra...

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Balancing Motherhood and Education with Help from the Margaret L. Keller Education Fund
Each year, the Margaret L. Keller Education Endowment Fund, within the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich, Inc, awards a single mother with financial aid to attend a regionally accredited, nonprofit educational institution licensed to operate in Connecticut. The Fund seeks to provide hard...

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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"

Posted on March 12, 2026 in: Reflections

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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"
“Christ be with me, Christ within me” St. Patrick’s Breastplate The Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick on March 17. The following prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and has a personalized inspiration for all of us who reside in our diocese placed under his protection and reliant on his intercession.  “Christ be with me, Christ within me… Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Chri...

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New Papal Envoy Named for the United States

Posted on March 10, 2026 in: News

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New Papal Envoy Named for the United States
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, giving the Church in this country a new diplomatic representative at an important moment in its life. The appointment was announced March 7. Archbishop Caccia, 68, succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, who has served in the role since 2016. For many Catholics, the title “apostolic nuncio” may sound unfamiliar, but the role is significant. The nuncio serves as the Holy Father’s personal representative to both the Church and the government of...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of March
In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions?” Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March is for disarmament and peace. In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions? Without rocket alarms shattering the silence of the night?” “Please j...

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Work Beginning on Towers at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick
The scaffolding that's recently gone up near the Cathedral of Saint Patrick's main entrance is the sign of a long awaited project that's taking shape. Work is being performed by the Joseph Gnazzo company of Connecticut to repair the two towers at the front of the cathedral's exterior, taking each tower down stone by stone and then re-building using the same stonework.  The work is expected to last until September, Rev. Msgr. Anthony S. Rosaforte, rector, said. The work will not impact any of the services at the cathedral, and all of the entra...

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Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It
Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It The 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal is not simply about meeting a goal. It is about seeing, with fresh eyes, what the Church is doing right here in our own diocese through faith put into action. This weekend, March 7 and 8, parishes across the Diocese of Norwich began sharing the new ACA video. It is worth taking a few minutes to watch. ↑↑↑Click the Play Button More Than a Fundraising Video A good video does more than explain a campaign. It remind...

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Workshop to Explore the Annulment Process Offered April 21st in Portland
For many Catholics who have experienced the pain of divorce, questions about the Church’s teaching on marriage and the possibility of an annulment can feel overwhelming. An upcoming informational workshop at St. Mary Catholic Church in Portland aims to offer clarity, guidance and hope to those seeking answers.   The workshop, titled “What is an Annulment?”, will take place Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 45 Freestone Avenue, Portland.   Designed especially for divorced Catholics who would like...

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An Inspiring Evening for Haiti Featuring Yale Professor Marlene Daut
Work Beginning on Towers at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"
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New Papal Envoy Named for the United States
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