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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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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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 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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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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NDCCW Day of Reflection to Focus on Being “Anchored in Christ” The Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will host its 2026 Day of Reflection, “Anchored in Christ,” on Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Church and Hall in Colchester. Teresa Jorgenson will serve as the guest speaker for the day. Bishop Richard Reidy will celebrate Mass and join participants for lunch. Jorgenson is a graduate of Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, where she majored in history, philosophy and theology. Following colleg...

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