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Save the Dates for a Lenten Mission at the Cathedral

Posted on January 19, 2023 in: Events, Lent

Save the Dates for a Lenten Mission at the Cathedral

Save the date(s) for the St. Patrick Cathedral Lenten Mission...

Manna in the Desert: Letting Love Rend Our Hearts

All are welcome to enjoy three evening conferences preached by Eucharistic Revival preacher Father Emmanuel Mansford, CFR on March 20, 21 and 22 at 6:30pm. Mission evenings will include opportunities for Adoration, Confession, personal prayer, and participation. Details will be forthcoming.

Father Emmanuel Mansford, CFR, was born in London and served as a missionary with NET Ministries from 1995 to 1998. He joined the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in September of 1998. He was ordained in 2007 and spent seven years at the Friars’ Mission in England. He has served as the Vocation Director for the friars. He currently resides at Saint Michael’s Friary in Paterson, New Jersey. As part of the Church's efforts in America, Father Emmanuel has been tasked to be one of the priests dedicated to preaching for the Eucharistic Revival.

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Bookmark the link below and visit it often as you observe the wonderful season of Lent!

NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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January 1: A Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on December 23, 2025 in: News, Events

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The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God On January 1, Catholics honor Mary’s unique role in salvation history with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation. This feast underscores Mary’s title as Theotokos, or “God-bearer,” a doctrine officially declared at the Council of Ephesus in 431. At the close of the council, the faithful filled the streets, joyfully proclaiming, “Praised be the Theotokos!” Mary’s title as “Mother of God” is rooted in the Incarnation, where, as St. Paul teaches: “...

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese

Posted on December 19, 2025 in: Around the Diocese

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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 Parish Events Classes & Formation Wednesday, September 3 – May 13 Certificate P...

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Join the Diocese on an Overnight Pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life

Posted on December 21, 2025 in: ProLife

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Join the Diocese on an Overnight Pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life

Join the Diocese of Norwich for an overnight pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life in Washington, D.C., January 22–24. The cost is $55 for transportation only ($2 additional fee when paying through VANCO). Our pilgrimage will begin with Mass with our Bishop at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Thursday, January 22, at 7:30 PM, with bus departure immediately following. We will begin our return to Norwich in the early evening on Friday, January 23, following the March. To register, visit https://bit.ly/VANCO or email atejada@norwichdiocese.net to speak with Alv...

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Celebrate the Closing of the Jubilee Year of 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 in: Jubilee 2025

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Celebrate the Closing of the Jubilee Year of 2025

“May the light of Christian hope illumine every man and woman, as a message of God’s love addressed to all!” — Pope Francis My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On the Solemnity of Epiphany, January 4, 2026, at 2 pm, we will celebrate the closing of the Jubilee Year with Adoration and choral Liturgy of the Hours at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Norwich. With roots in the Old Testament (see Leviticus 25:8-55), a Jubilee Year is a special time of grace to grow in holiness, experience God’s mercy and be filled with hope. Jubilee Years, ...

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Midnight Mass

Posted on December 25, 2025 in: News

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Midnight Mass

Couldn't Make it to Midnight Mass? Don't worry, we captured it all right here for you. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!

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Watch the Replay: Festival of Lessons & Carols at Saint Patrick Cathedral

Posted on December 22, 2025 in: News, ADVENT

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Watch the Replay: Festival of Lessons & Carols at Saint Patrick Cathedral

The Diocese of Norwich invites you to watch the replay of the Festival of Lessons and Carols, held Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy presided over this cherished Advent tradition that weaves together Sacred Scripture and sacred music as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. Throughout the service, Cathedral lectors proclaimed the readings that trace God’s saving plan, leading to the joyful proclamation of Christ’s birth. The Cathedral was filled with choral selections, organ...

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