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Iván Díaz, launches tour at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, in New London

Posted on August 11, 2019 in: Events, Hispanic Ministry

Iván Díaz, launches tour at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, in New London

Join Iván Díaz, a prominent figure in bilingual worship, and a nationally known musician, composer, dynamic speaker and teacher on his first ever New England tour. On Friday, August 23, 2019 Ivan will take the stage at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, in New London at 7pm. Enjoy an evening of awesome bilingual music and soul-stirring praise and worship witht the entire family! Admission is free with a good will offering. For more information please contact Sister Mary Jude at 860-456-3349 or via email at aposthispano@gmail.com for more information. This event is co-sponsored by the office for Hispanic ministry from the Diocese of Norwich

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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 Saturday, June 20 Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner The Knights of Columbus Cardina...

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Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support in Effort to Collect One Ton of Food for Catholic Charities

Posted on June 11, 2026 in: News

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Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support in Effort to Collect One Ton of Food for Catholic Charities

A local Scout’s commitment to serving others is already making a meaningful impact—and there is still time to help. Anthony DePaola, a member of Boy Scout Troop 13 in Colchester, has launched a food drive benefiting Catholic Charities of Norwich as his Eagle Scout service project. His ambitious goal is to collect one ton (2,000 pounds) of non-perishable food to help support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Diocese of Norwich. Thanks to the generosity of parishioners and community members, the first collection d...

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Join Bishop Reidy on a Pilgrimage of Faith

Pilgrimage to the Shrines of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and the North American Martyrs Planned for July 14 The Diocese of Norwich invites the faithful to join Bishop Reidy for a special one-day pilgrimage to two of New York’s most beloved Catholic shrines on Tuesday, July 14, the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Pilgrims will travel by deluxe motorcoach to the National Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Fonda, New York, and the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, where they will have the opportunity to pray, attend Mass, explore the grounds, and le...

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Let's Roll! A Family Bike Ride with Bishop Reidy

Posted on June 09, 2026 in: Events

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Let's Roll! A Family Bike Ride with Bishop Reidy

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Newlywed Couples Gather with Bishop Reidy for an Evening of Fellowship

Posted on June 09, 2026 in: News

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Newlywed Couples Gather with Bishop Reidy for an Evening of Fellowship

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Cherish What is Simple; Be in Awe of What Is Great

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