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21 Ways to Spread the Gospel in 2021!
Happy New Year from the Diocese of Norwich! Andrea Hoisl of the Office of Faith Events kicks off 2021 with 21 ideas to Spread the Good News. Please Share with Family & Friends Visit NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks for additional resources.

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“Catholic Charities provided hope and happiness when I lost hope, when no one was going to help me with my situation."   This is just one of the many thank you messages Catholic Charities has received from our clients. Our mission, of Providing Help and Creating Hope is followed every day by our staff at our four offices within the diocese. Through our Intensive Case Manag...

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Vatican City, Dec 30, 2020 (CNA) - Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday. In his address on Dec. 30, the pope said that thanksgiving was a hallmark of an authentic Christian life. He said: “Above all, let us not forget to thank: if we are bearers of gratitude, the world itself will becom...

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“Marriage is an intimate partnership of life and love.” ~ Gaudium et Spes The 2021 Diocese of Norwich Marriage Preparation Brochure   If you are engaged to be married or know an engaged couple, please view the brochure by clicking THIS LINK Or for more information, please contact: Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Catholic Family Services 860-848-2237, ext. 312 or: mmclaughlin@norw...

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Marriage, Norwich, Catholic
January 2021 Four County Catholic A Beauty in Broken Things   My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I recently saw a photograph of a broken piece of pottery that had been repaired by filling in the cracks with a mixture of lacquer and powdered gold. The process is called Kintsugi or “golden joinery". The result was magnificent. Rather than discarding the brok...

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'Be Still and Know That I Am God'

Posted on December 29, 2020 in: ACA

Of the many Scripture passages that I love, I think my favorite is the one I have framed in my office which reads, “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10). It is ironic because Psalm 46 was most probably written during a time of war. When God speaks, He is telling those caught up in the fight to realize that He is their refuge and strength. At a time when we are all concern...

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Sacraments 101: Confirmation, Part 2
In thinking about the Sacrament of Confirmation last month we held up St. Joan of Arc as a model for us. Her heroism as a soldier exemplified for us what Confirmation commissions us to do on the spiritual level as public witnesses of our Lord. While Confirmation is intrinsically connected to bein...

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Norwich, Catholic

Faith Sparks: Happy New Year?

Posted on December 26, 2020 in: FaithSparks

Happy New Year is what we say as we enter January, the first month of the year, filled with hope and promise. We look ahead at our hopes and dreams for the year knowing that all things are possible. But as we look ahead this year, with the next few months of winter enveloping us in darkness, we all share an uneasy sense of helplessness that seems to permeate all we do. Instead of post-Christ...

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Norwich, Catholic, faith
Bishop Cote's Video Christmas Message
Bishop Michael R. Cote shares his Christmas Message with us, the men, women, and children of the Diocese of Norwich. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas! May the light of Christ, shine brightly during this holy season and throughout the year. We hope you enjoy this video reflection...

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Bishop, Norwich, Catholic
A Special Thank You from the Four County Catholic
Wishing you every blessing this Christmas and in the New Year

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Norwich, Catholic
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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese
    Do you have an upcoming parish or school event that would be of interest to others in the Diocese? These folks do! Around the Diocese Submissions Please provide your event details to your parish administrator for submission. Email submissions are NOT accepted. Descriptions are limited to 30 words. Parish Admin Log-In   Calendar of Events Here's what's happening Around the Diocese!   Upcoming Events For events with additional information, click the blue event title to view the complete announcement. ...

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Join in Celebrations of the 2026 Feast of the Assumption Celebration
Parishioners, families, friends, and the entire community are warmly invited to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with two special celebrations in Pawcatuck and New London. These annual celebrations honor Mary's Assumption into Heaven and bring the community together in prayer, worship, and fellowship. Maria Assunta Society Celebration at St. Michael Church, Pawcatuck Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 p.m. – Rosary and Benediction The celebration begins with the praying of the Rosary followed by Benediction of the Blessed S...

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St. Anne Shrine Pilgrimage Planned for Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
The faithful of the Diocese of Norwich are invited to join Bishop Reidy on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for a day of prayer, pilgrimage and fellowship at St. Anne Shrine in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The pilgrimage will take place on the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows and will offer participants a special opportunity for devotion to St. Anne and the Blessed Virgin Mary. For more than 100 years, pilgrims have traveled to St. Anne Shrine seeking healing, peace and the unfailing love of Christ through the intercession of St. Anne and her daughter, Mary. Prayer at St....

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Couples Invited to Celebrate Love and Faith at Diocesan Anniversary Mass
Couples celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries are invited to gather in thanksgiving for the gift of marriage at the Diocese of Norwich's 2026 Silver and Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass, to be celebrated by Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich.   The annual celebration honors couples marking 25 years, 50 years, or any other significant wedding anniversary, offering an opportunity to renew their commitment and celebrate the blessings of married life alongside family, friends, and fellow c...

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Explore the Diocese of Norwich Website in Your Preferred Language
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich is committed to making its online resources welcoming and accessible to everyone. One of the easiest ways the website serves a diverse community is through its built-in language selector, conveniently located in the upper-right corner of every page. With just a click, visitors can instantly translate the website into more than a dozen languages, making it easier than ever for individuals and families to access important diocesan news, parish information, ministries, educational resources, and spiritual content in the language they un...

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Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry Seeking Basket Donations
The Diocese of Norwich's Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry is currently collecting donations of baskets and is inviting the community to help. Donations may include picnic baskets, wicker baskets, or laundry baskets. Individuals who have baskets they no longer need are encouraged to consider donating them. Baskets may be dropped off at either of the following locations: Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry 331 Main Street, 2nd Floor Norwich, CT 06360 Diocese of Norwich Chancery 201 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360 For more information or question...

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