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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 30-Hope & Faith Video Series
June 30, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Wayne Gignac, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Norwich, speaks about the importance of creating memories for our children. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSp...

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Legislative Wrap-up - June 2021

Posted on June 30, 2021 in: News

Legislative Wrap-up - June 2021
June 2021  Be sure to see the Summer Reading suggestion at the end of this Newsletter  The 2021 legislative session ended on June 9th. It was soon followed by a Special Session to enact legislation legalizing recreational marijuana and the budget implementer bill. Below is a list ...

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Legion of Mary to Mark its Centennial
The Legion of Mary is a world-wide Papally-approved organization of Catholic men and women who offer their services to their Pastor to aid him in performing spiritual works in the Parish. This is done by placing themselves under the banner of Mary so that with her help they may develop greater holin...

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Religious Freedom Week 2021: June 29 - Free Speech
Here is the Pray - Reflect - Act for Day 8 of Religious Freedom Week Pray  That Christians will have the courage to speak the truth with kindness and clarity, even in the face of adversity. Reflect One of the promises of our country is that many voices, even voices express...

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Catholic Video & Audio Resources are Just a Click Away
Are you looking for an alternative to the content on secular TV & Social Media? The Office of Faith Events has compiled a curated list of hundreds of links to Catholic video and music content. Have fun exploring the many categories. Find links conveniently sorted into topics such as Cathol...

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Religious Freedom Week 2021: June 28 -Christians in Iraq
Here is the Pray - Reflect - Act for Day 7 of Religious Freedom Week Pray  For Christians in Iraq, and that people of all faiths in the land of Abraham may live in peace. Reflect Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq March 5 – 8, 2021 represented a historic milestone for...

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Religious Freedom Week 2021: June 27 - Conscience Rights for Medical Professionals
Here is the Pray - Reflect - Act for Day 6 of Religious Freedom Week Pray  That governments would respect the consciences of all people who care for the sick and vulnerable. Reflect For centuries, Christians have carried on the healing ministry of Christ by building i...

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Religious Freedom Week 2021: June 26 - Catholics in Nicaragua
Here is the Pray - Reflect - Act for Day 5 of Religious Freedom Week Pray  For our Catholic sisters and brothers who are suffering in Nicaragua. Reflect When peaceful protests began in April 2018 in response to a decision to raise taxes and decrease pension benefits, the g...

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Religious Freedom Week 2021: June 25 - Church Vandalism
Here is the Pray - Reflect - Act for Day 4 of Religious Freedom Week PRAY That Christian witness in the face of attacks on our churches will convert hearts to faith in Jesus Christ. REFLECT Recent years have seen a number of high-profile attacks on houses of worship.  Begi...

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Video Replay - Summer Mission on the Parables
Did you miss any of the sessions of the Summer Mission on the Parables? Here they all are in one convenient place for you to watch whenever you would like. Each session was led by Sr. Elissa Rinere, former Chancellor for the Diocese. -Click the icon on the video you are watching to ex...

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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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Bishop Reidy's Pastoral on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
    June 16, 2025 My dear friends in Christ,     This weekend we observe the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).  This day reminds us in a particular way of the great gift of the Holy Eucharist.  The Eucharist has been called God’s gift par excellence because it is the gift of Jesus Himself and of His saving work.     Jesus is present to us in many ways---- in the Scriptures, in all the sacraments, in the assembly of the faithful gathered to pray at Mass, and in the prie...

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