Home/Stay Informed/All Diocesan Articles

All Diocesan Articles

Honoring Vision and Leadership in the Catholic Church

Posted on January 06, 2025 in: News, Events

Honoring Vision and Leadership in the Catholic Church

The Diocese of Norwich proudly announces the Our Lady, Queen of Hope Award, which celebrates the extraordinary contributions of women of faith within our diocesan community. Named after Mary, our Blessed Mother and role model in faith, this award recognizes women who exemplify vision, leadership, and hope in the Catholic Church.

Award Details:

The recipient will receive an award and a check for $200, made payable to the Catholic charity, parish, or diocesan ministry of her choice.

Nominee Criteria:

Nominees should embody the following qualities:

  • Strong faith and a life dedicated to Catholic principles.
  • A commitment to living out Catholic values in their daily life.
  • Demonstrated spiritual leadership at the local or diocesan level.
  • A spirit of love and service to the Church and its mission.
  • Participation in successful initiatives that have benefited the Church.
  • The ability to move the parish community forward with vision and dedication.

Nomination Process:

The Women’s Conference Committee will review all nominations and select the award winner. To nominate a deserving woman:

Complete the nomination form in full.

Submit the form by February 3, 2025.

Questions?

For inquiries, contact the Office of Faith Events:

  • Phone: 860-848-2237, ext. 304
  • Email: faithevents@norwichdiocese.net

Nomination Form:

Click here to download the application form.

Let us unite as a diocese to honor the remarkable women who lead with faith, vision, and love, just as Mary, Our Lady, Queen of Hope, inspires us to do.


Most Viewed Articles of the Last 30 Days

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...

Read More

In Memoriam- Sister Mary Mercedes Cook, SCMC

Posted on January 08, 2026 in: News

780

In Memoriam- Sister Mary Mercedes Cook, SCMC
Sister Mary Mercedes Cook, SCMC, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a long illness. Her final years were spent at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, where she received compassionate care. Born Jacqueline Fayre Cook in Hagerstown, Maryland, on December 18, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Garland and Anita (Willis) Cook. Her family later moved to Norwich, Connecticut. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic and entered the Novitiate of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church in 1958. She professed perpet...

Read More

Young Adult Retreat: Encounter the Eucharist Through Friendships
Young adults ages 18 to 39 are invited to a day of prayer, fellowship, and renewal on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck. Inspired by the witness of the newly canonized Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, the retreat will explore a central question: How can young adults encounter the Eucharist through friendships? Retreat Schedule 9:30 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Ellis, Vocation Director) Talk 1: Ethan Roberts, UConn FOCUS Missionary Small-group discussion following the first talk...

Read More

Pope Leo XIV Proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

Posted on January 13, 2026 in: News

586

Pope Leo XIV Proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During this time of grace, which will extend until January 2027, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence. This Franciscan Jubilee Year, considered a gift for the entire Church and an occasion for authentic spiritual renewal, was inaugurated on Jan. 10 with a decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See. Until Jan. 10 of next year, the faithful can obtain this grace under t...

Read More

9 Days for Life Novena Begins Friday, January 16th
The 9 Days for Life Novena, an annual prayer initiative for the protection of human life, will begin on Friday, January 16th, inviting Catholics across the country to unite in prayer, reflection, and action. Sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 9 Days for Life is a novena dedicated to fostering a deeper respect for the dignity of every human person, from conception to natural death. Each of the nine days includes a specific intention, a brief reflection, and suggested actions designed to help participants actively build a culture of life in thei...

Read More

Diocese of Norwich Helps Neighbors in Need Through CCHD Grants
Bishop Reidy Awards Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grants to Local Organizations Serving Those in Need Bishop Richard F. Reidy distributed Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) grants to several local organizations dedicated to serving those in need across the region. Funded through the generosity of parishioners throughout the Diocese of Norwich, these grants help alleviate poverty and support life-changing programs in our communities. The following organizations were awarded CCHD grants for their exceptional service: Birthright of Greater Nor...

Read More

Annual Catholic Appeal

ACA DONATE

English

Español

 

Latest Articles
Recently Added Galleries
Click to view album: Bowling with Bishop Reidy 2025
Click to view album: Ninety-Fifth Anniversary of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Saint Brendan the Navigator Catholic Community
Click to view album: Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Richard F. Reidy
Click to view album: Students Called to Feed the Hungry
Signup for Weekly Newsletter

     

    Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich
    201 Broadway
    Norwich, CT 06360-4328
    Phone: 860-887-9294