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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held August 2nd
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, August 2 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle, at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Rache...

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In Memoriam—Sr. Priscilla Blais, DHS (1930~2025)
Sr. Priscilla Blais January 14, 1930 - July 21, 2025 Sr. Priscilla Blais (95), a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on Monday, July 21, 2025 at St Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT.               Born on J...

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Honoring Holy Grandparents: Saints Joachim and Anne on World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
Though the Scriptures say little about them, Saints Joachim and Anne hold a cherished place in Catholic tradition as the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus. Celebrated on July 26, their feast day invites us to reflect on the sacred role of grandparents and the quiet, en...

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Youth Join Bishop Reidy for a Faith-Filled Hike at Hurd State Park
On Saturday, July 19th, middle school and high school youth from across the diocese gathered at Hurd State Park in East Hampton for a special “Hike with the Bishop” hosted by Bishop Richard Reidy. Under clear summer skies, the group set out on a morning hike through the park’s f...

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Outreach to Haiti seeks new Executive Director
Executive Director – Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Location: Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti The Diocese of Norwich is seeking a full-time Executive Director for Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti. Mission As an expression of our Catholic Faith, Diocese of...

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Legacy Summer is Here: A Season to Rest, Reflect, and Remember What Matters Most
During the lazy, hazy days of summer, planning for your legacy may not be at the forefront of your mind. While I certainly do not want to detract from your enjoyment of this wonderful time of year, it may provide you with time to think more about the future. Although the Development Office focuse...

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Faith, Music & Mission: Explore What’s Inside the New Issue of the Four County Catholic
A Summer Symphony of Faith From the Editor's Keyboard When I say this issue sings, I mean it literally. The July/August edition of the Four County Catholic is hot off the press—and whether you’re reading from a porch swing or poolside chair, I promise there’s something...

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U.S. Gathering on July 30 for Jubilee of Young People in Rome to be Livestreamed
WASHINGTON – Over 3,500 young adult pilgrims from across the United States gather in Rome for the Jubilee of Young People on July 30, and a livestream of the celebration will be available to allow those who are unable to attend to participate in the festivities. The event at the Papal Basilica...

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Wishing for a Happier Marriage in 2025?
   MARRIAGE HELP PROGRAM WEEKEND DATE: September 5th – September 7th             Location: Hotel near Bradley International Airport Marriage isn’t always easy. Even the strongest couples face seasons of struggle, distance, or pain. If you&...

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Rhode Island Celebrates Pope Leo Declaration That Baby’s Healing was a True Miracle
(OSV News) — People in Rhode Island are celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s declaration that the healing of a baby born in their state back in 2007 was indeed miraculous, and advances the sainthood cause of a 19th-century Spanish priest.   Pope Leo XIV had promulgat...

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Get Tickets: Oct. 25 Seton Scholarship Dinner & Yeti Cooler Raffle
  Seton Scholarship Dinner October 25, 2026 4:00pm Cocktail Reception 5:00pm Dinner Lake of Isles 1 Clubhouse Dr, North Stonington, CT 06359   Tickets for the Seton Scholarship Dinner and the Yeti Cooler Raffle are now available. Both support scholarships for students in our Catholic schools, and every purchase helps make a difference.     How to Purchase Tickets for both the raffle and the dinner can be purchased using the same link below. To buy raffle tickets, simply choose the 4th option, “Yeti Cooler Raffl...

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Saturday: The Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference in Waterbury
Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference 2026 “Rebuild My Church” Saturday, October 10, 2026 Holy Cross Catholic High School · Waterbury, Connecticut Catholic men from the Hartford, Bridgeport and Norwich Dioceses are invited to the Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference 2026, a day centered on faith, fellowship, prayer and spiritual renewal. This year’s theme, “Rebuild My Church,” will be highlighted throughout the conference, which will feature national speakers, Catholic exhibits and ministries, Confession, ...

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Respect Life Month 2026: Mary, Mother of Life

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Respect Life Month 2026: Mary, Mother of Life
October Marks Respect Life Month: Mary, Mother of Life Each October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, a time to renew our commitment to recognizing, cherishing and protecting the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death. The first Sunday of October, celebrated this year on October 4, is designated as Respect Life Sunday. The 2026 Respect Life Month theme, “Mary, Mother of Life,” turns our attention to the Blessed Virgin Mary and her profound witness to the sacredness of human life. This year&rsq...

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They Went to Help — and Found Their Own Lives Changed
Outreach to Haiti to Honor Supporters at 40th Anniversary Celebration Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti will mark its 40th anniversary on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with a celebration at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich honoring people whose generosity has grown into something deeper than service alone — enduring relationships with individuals and families in Haiti. Father Frank Rouleau, David and Pam Jarrett, and Jim and Mary Ann Hubert will be recognized as honorees, while Mrs. Julie Wood and The Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation will receive the W...

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The World Mission Rosary Comes to Norwich Oct. 9
Throughout October 2026, the faithful of the Diocese of Norwich can join Catholics around the world in praying the World Mission Rosary each day at 3:00 PM. Even if we cannot gather together physically, imagine the power of thousands of Catholics stopping at the same hour and offering Mary’s Rosary for the missionary work of the Church. This tradition carries on the missionary legacy of Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, who had a deep devotion to the missions and encouraged Catholics to unite prayer with support for the Church’s missionary work. Gather...

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Pope Leo XIV's Video Message for World Mission Sunday, Oct. 18
World Mission Day was first established by Pope Pius XI, beginning in October 1927. This year the Church celebrates the 100th World Mission Day on Sunday, October 18, 2026. As the Church prepares to celebrate this day, Pope Leo XIV calls us to unity in Christ, love, and renewed missionary commitment "with joy and zeal in the Holy Spirit" in his first World Mission Sunday Message: “One in Christ, united in mission."  

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