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Join Us for a Journey with Mary through Her Seven Sorrows

Posted on December 29, 2023 in: Events, Around the Diocese

Join Us for a Journey with Mary through Her Seven Sorrows

If you are seeking to find hope, strength, and comfort from a loss, burden or sorrow- a virtual seven-week program that will explore each of the seven sorrows of Mary’s life and the message of strength and encouragement each one contains. The program will meet online on Monday nights from 7-8:15 P.M. January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 12, and 19, 2024. Each week will include a reflection on one of Mary’s sorrows, guided prayer imagery, and discussion. The program is free, but registration is required. To do so, or, for more information, contact the Catholic Family Services Office, at 860-848-2237, Ext. 312, or email mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

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Posted on July 19, 2026 in: News, School News

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Catholic School Employment Opportunities Now Available

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Posted on July 20, 2026 in: News, Events

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Family Hike with Bishop Reidy at Wachusett Mountain

Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with family and fellow Catholics? Bishop Richard Reidy invites individuals and families from across the Diocese of Norwich to join him for a Family Hike at Wachusett Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 8. The moderate hike offers participants an opportunity to experience the beauty of God's creation while enjoying fellowship with Bishop Reidy and others from around the diocese. Featuring scenic views and approximately 1,000 feet of elevation gain, the hike is well-suited for thos...

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Faith & Firelight Summer Evenings for Teens & Young Adults

Posted on July 22, 2026 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Faith & Firelight Summer Evenings for Teens & Young Adults

Teen & Young Adult Series on Discipleship Join us this summer for THREE evenings of faith, fellowship, and prayer. Teens (ages 13–17) and young adults (ages 18–30) are invited to the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe for evenings that will include Dinner, a series Talk, Eucharistic adoration, and fellowship around a bonfire. The series will be offered by various priests, Religious, and lay speakers from the dioceses of Norwich and Bridgeport. All are welcome and encouraged to come and receive all that the Father wishes to give! Dates: July 14, July ...

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Last Chance! Register Today for the Liturgy of the Hours Workshop

Posted on July 23, 2026 in: Events

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Last Chance! Register Today for the Liturgy of the Hours Workshop

Discovering the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours With the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours arriving next year, this workshop invites our lay brothers and sisters to discover — or rediscover — the gift and beauty of this prayer of the Church. Presenter Sister Rosemary Esseff, O.P. Sister Rosemary, a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia in Nashville, Tennessee, holds a Ph.D. in Composition from the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. Since entering the community in 1993, she has continued her musical studies, earning advanced degrees in...

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Posted on July 22, 2026 in: Events

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Rediscover the Gift of “Us”: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience Coming to West Hartford

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Ferrán Torres, the Catholic Forward Who Won the World Cup for Spain

Posted on July 21, 2026 in: News

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Ferrán Torres, the Catholic Forward Who Won the World Cup for Spain

Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente. Ferrán Torres is the Catholic forward who secured a 1–0 victory for Spain over Messiʼs Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, played on Sunday, July 19, in New Jersey. “The goal is the least important thing; right now, all I want is to grab that trophy and squeeze it as hard as I can, because I believe it represents the dream of the 47 million people we were representing on the pitch today — because I think we deserved it and we gave it ...

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