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In Memoriam: Sister Marie Ruth Page
Sr. Marie Ruth Page, DHS, 103, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Saint Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT. Born on April 3, 1916 in Chicopee, MA, Marie Ruth Exilda Page she was the daughter of the late Edouard and Amanda (Gelinas) Page. Sr...

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January 1, 2020 is a Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on December 31, 2019 in: News

January 1, 2020 is a Holy Day of Obligation
January 1, 2020 is One of Seven Holy Days of Obligation. The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century, but the Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctri...

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Faith Sparks: A New Year's Resolution With A Twist
By Andrea Hoisl Every year, as we wrap up our Christmas celebrations, our minds shift to thoughts of the New Year. We contemplate making a resolution we may or may not keep. The thought of a resolution sounds so positive and healthy that we cannot help but get drawn into the idea of changing and...

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Norwich, Catholic, FaithSparks
See Contributed Christmas Crèche Photos Online
FCC News Desk New Christmas crèche photos continue to come in to the Communications Office from readers and visitors to the website.  This Christmas season, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter, Admirabile signum, on the meaning and importance of nativity scenes, calling for this &ldqu...

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A Video Christmas Message from Bishop Cote
Bishop Michael R. Cote shares a childhood memory to remind us that "Christ is the Light of the World". Wishing all of you a blessed Christmas Season. Wishing you and your family have a blessed Christmas! May the light of Christ, shine brightly during this holy season and throughout the ...

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Bishop Cote's Christmas Message for 2019
December 2019 Four County Catholic Christmas Message 2019 “Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” Luke 2:15b My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Each year as we commemorate the birth of the Lord Jes...

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Bishop, Column
Sacred Heart Students Win Second Place In Statewide Christmas Tree Festival
Exhibit at Knights of Columbus museum in New Haven to be on display until February FCC News Desk Fifth-graders from Sacred Heart School in Groton traveled to the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven on December 2 with their handmade ornaments. They were there to participate in the museum...

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Sacred, Heart, Christmas, Tree, State, Festival
Save The Date: Steubenville NYC 2020 To Be Held in July
STEUBENVILLE NYC 2020 - HIGH SCHOOL Join 3,000 teens from throughout the U.S. for three days of fellowship, faith, the sacraments, and awesome music at Steubenville NYC on Friday July 24 – Sunday July 26, 2020.  Begin your faith journey with a sendoff Mass with Bishop Cote, put on y...

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Steubenville, Catholic, Youth, NYC

Vocations Corner

Posted on December 21, 2019 in: News, Vocations

Vocations Corner
Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations Happy Advent to all. We are a few weeks away from the Christmas season and time to transition into 2020! It seems like just a few weeks ago our seminarians were all heading back to seminary for their continued formation and academic work. They...

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Vocations, Norwich, Catholic
January 1, 2020 - Holy Day of Obligation: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 1, 2020 is One of Seven Holy Days of Obligation. The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century, but the Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctri...

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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Holiday Events
Church Fairs, Bazaars & Holiday Events Use the Handy List Below to See Where Church Fairs, Bazaars and Special Seasonal Events Are Being Held Throughout the Diocese. You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours.        Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7 St. Luke Christmas Bazaar St. Luke Church, Ellington Friday: 5 PM – 8 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 2 PM Crafts, country store, attic treasures, raffles, free pictures with Santa, children’s activities, baked goods, vendors and...

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Pope Leo's Cancer was Localized, and no Further Treatment Needed, Vatican Says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV will not need further cancer treatment, the Vatican announced. Final examinations of the tissue removed during his lung surgery confirmed that the cancer was lung adenocarcinoma and it was localized; an oncological evaluation determined that no additional therapy was necessary, according to a Vatican communique released late Oct. 21. The news came just over a week after the pope underwent surgery Oct. 13 at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Medical tests had detected a suspicious growth that was ...

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Auriesville Pilgrimage is a Profound Experience

Posted on October 22, 2026 in: News

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Auriesville Pilgrimage is a Profound Experience
Bishop Reidy celebrated the North American Martyrs Feast Day Mass Monday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, NY. He was accompanied by seven concelebrating priests from the Northeast. Various pilgrims from NY, MA, VT, PA, and our home state of CT, along with many Sisters of Life came to receive the many blessings and graces of Our Generous Lord. Bishop Reidy spoke on the eight heroic Saints who brought the Gospel of Christ to the inhabitants of the New World, and our continued mission to spread the Good News in our day and age. The beautiful autum...

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Among Friends: Encountering the Saints in Baltic

Posted on October 21, 2026 in: News

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Among Friends: Encountering the Saints in Baltic
  At the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, an extraordinary collection of relics offers more than a glimpse into Catholic history. It makes tangible an ancient truth of the faith: the saints are not distant figures of the past, but friends who remain very much a part of the Church today. To walk the hallway leading to the chapel at the Motherhouse in Baltic, Connecticut, is to pass through centuries of Catholic history. Behind glass, reliquaries bear the names of men and women who lived in different countries, embraced dif...

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Last Chance to Register: Awakening Retreat Registration Still Open!
  A One-Day Retreat Awakening How is the Holy Spirit at work in your life? Join us for a one-day retreat designed to help deepen your faith! Retreat Details Date Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time 9:00 a.m.–3:50 p.m. Mass at 4:00 p.m. Location Sts. Peter & Paul Hall 181 Elizabeth Street Norwich, CT 06360 Free lunch included. A Day to Deepen Your Faith Rediscover God’s unconditional love. Learn more about the Holy Spirit’s gifts. Develop a deep and meaningful prayer life. R...

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Join the Diocesan 40 Days for Life Campaign in Prayer
We still have 10 days to get out and pray at one of the two Planned Parenthood locations during our Diocesan 40 Days For Life Campaign! This past Wednesday, three parishes were out praying and witnessing at the new New London Planned Parenthood on 467 Ocean Ave. At one point, 12 prayer warriors stood together on the sidewalk, offering their presence and prayers even as the facility was quite busy with clients coming and going. Imagine the impact—just one mother deciding to cancel her appointment and choosing Life! Throughout Scripture, Jesus and the ange...

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