Do you have an upcoming parish or school event that would be of interest to others in the Diocese? Promote Your Parish or School Event Around the Diocese Submissions Press releases announcing a diocesan, parish, or Catholic school-sponsored event must be received at least 14 days in advance of the event..  Your information should be typed into the body of an email. Please DO NOT submit flyers. Compose your submission as seen below. Provide the essential information about your event — what, when, where, and whom to contact. 175-word maxi...

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While overturning Roe v. Wade will not prevent abortions, it will leave it to the states to decide if they will allow it.  We should approach questions we may face with the attitude of “What would Jesus do?”  The pregnancy has already occurred, whether it is current or in the distant past does not matter.  What does matter is how we, as a Church, respond.  Many people think the Church is the organization or the buildings.  The Church is those of us that are members of Christ’s body.  How will we handle this topic?  Wil...

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Joint Statement on Violence Against Pro-Life Organizations Due to Pending Supreme Court Decision   The Connecticut Catholic Conference joined with other organizations to issue a joint statement on concerns about the growing violence against pro-life organizations across the country. They encourage public officials to speak out and condemn these actions before they happen in Connecticut.   Click here to read the statement   Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference 134 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06105-3784 You can also keep ...

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A Catholic Education has had a great impact upon my life. Attending Catholic elementary, middle, and high school has provided me with a strong sense of community, the gift of life-long friendships and instilled the importance of volunteerism. I can remember many teachers throughout my Catholic education who had a profound influence on my life. I am sure we can all remember that one teacher who reached out to you when you needed support, stayed after school with you for extra help in Math or English, or simply complimented you on a report or test grade. The commitment of ...

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Memorial Day Mass took place throughout the diocese today to honor the sacrifices of service members. At Saint Joseph Cemetery in Norwich, the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote concelebrated Mass with priests from the Norwich deanery, at the cemetery's outdoor altar before a large statue of Jesus Christ. A dedicated group of more than 50 people gathered Monday, May 30th under a perfect backdrop of sunny skies, a light breeze, and singing birds to honor the U.S. Armed Forces men and women who have died in military service to our country.  Bishop ...

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There are a number of current job openings for educators in our diocese.  The positions are updated weekly so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser-  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment Here are the positions that were recently posted. Elementary/Middle Fifth Grade Teacher - Sacred Heart School, Groton Middle School Language Arts Teacher- Sacred Heart School, Groton Substitute Teachers - St. Joseph School, Baltic High School Physical Education Teacher - Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic Math Teacher, Academy of the Holy Family,...

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