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Wanted: Angel Ornaments for Annual Festival of Trees
The Office of Faith Events is seeking contributions of multicultural angel ornaments for our tree atthe Wadsworth Atheneum's 48th Annual Festival of Trees and Traditions. Please bring or send donations to: 199 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 Donations needed by November 21, 2022 Thank ...

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Hope & Faith Video Series - Exploring the Churches of St. Mary in the Norwich Diocese
Join the Office of Faith Events as we visit the churches of St. Mary in the Diocese of Norwich.  This week, we visit St. Mary in Norwich. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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In Case You Missed It: Sports & Spirituality - Brothers in Christ
Brothers in Christ, the Catholic Men's Group, meets virtually with leaders Mike Lopez, Deacon Dan D'Amelio, and Don Gould. This month, Fr. Greg Galvin discusses Sports and Spirituality.     Brothers in Christ is a Virtual Gathering of Men who will share fait...

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held November 5
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, November 5 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Ray Introvigne at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, t...

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Catholic Knights Templar Meet In Griswold
The first meeting of the Northeast Commandery of the Catholic Knights Templar took place on October 14-16, at the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Griswold. The Catholic Knights Templar is a private, international association of faithful men and women established in accordance with ...

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Daughters of Isabella Diaper Donation Helps Mothers in Need
Chapter 543 Daughters of Isabella, Putnam, donates diapers to the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Putnam to be distributed to local families in need. Left to right: Maureen Desilets, Suzy Lazarou (regent), Priscilla Dowd and Ellen Knight.   The Daughters of Isabella is a charitable orga...

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Election 2022: Think, Pray, Vote
Message from the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference The public policy office of the Catholic Bishops of Connecticut   This election will decide many issues of importance to Catholics and all people of faith. The election is November 8 – take the time to learn the iss...

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Forming One Family - Hope and Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas, administrative assistant for the Office of Faith Events, speaks about how the Eucharist and the liturgy come together to form one family. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.or...

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In Memoriam: Father John J. O'Neill
Fr. John J. O'Neill, M.S., pastor of St. James Church in Danielson CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11th at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, MA, after a short illness. With joy he served the people of the parish and many others throughout the area. He was pastor for thirty-one...

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Anniversary Mass - Couples Have the Keys to a Sacramental Marriage
The consistent thread throughout the Scriptures for the Annual Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass was the theme of persistence, perseverance, and patience.  It was a thread Deacon Doug Hoffman continued to sew throughout his homily asking couples gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, &ldquo...

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Posted on July 04, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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The Role of Spirituality in a Caregiver’s Life
    When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home.                                                  &...

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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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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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Pray for the Pope: Join the Sacred Heart Novena June 19–27
Knights of Columbus Launches Sacred Heart Novena for Pope Leo XIV New Haven, Conn. — The Knights of Columbus have announced a special novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV, beginning June 19—his anniversary of priestly ordination—and concluding June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly is encouraging Knights, their families, and all people of goodwill to participate in the novena and to submit personal prayer intentions, which he will personally bring to Rome later this Jubilee Year. P...

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