Home/Stay Informed/All Diocesan Articles

All Diocesan Articles

Current Articles | Archives | Search

Spring is Here, and so is the New Issue of the Four County Catholic Magazine

Posted on April 13, 2023 in: News

Spring is Here, and so is the New Issue of the Four County Catholic Magazine

The latest issue of the Four County Catholic is available now, and is filled cover to cover with news from within the Diocese of Norwich.

Cover Story

Read about how programs at St. Vincent de Paul, Middletown are transforming lives for the better.

Feature Story

'Addiction to Adoration'
Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Read one man's spiritual journey here.

A Country Transformed

Mary is our heavenly Mother and the month of May, dedicated to her, always provides us an opportunity to consider how much our Mama loves us and cares for us.

There also are columns by Bishop Cote, Theology 101 with Father Bovino, Diakonia with Deacon Peter Gill, and news from the ministries within the Diocese.

The issue is available in full, online by clicking here or on the cover photo above.

Also, get the latest news delivered to your inbox weekly by subscribing to our email newsletter. Click HERE

Most Viewed Articles of the Last 30 Days

January 1: A Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on December 23, 2025 in: News, Events

8602

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: “...

Read More

Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese

Posted on December 19, 2025 in: Around the Diocese

6680

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

Mass at Midnight Returns to Saint Patrick Cathedral This Christmas Eve

Posted on December 16, 2025 in: News, Events, Jubilee 2025

1152

Mass at Midnight Returns to Saint Patrick Cathedral This Christmas Eve

Diocese Welcomes All to Midnight Mass There is something unforgettable about a church filled in the quiet hours of Christmas Eve, when the city has gone still and the only sound is familiar carols rising into the rafters. This year, the Diocese of Norwich invites you to experience that moment again as Mass at Midnight returns to the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Christmas Eve. The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy will be the celebrant. Plan to arrive early, as the Cathedral choir will begin singing Christmas carols about 30 minutes before Mass begins, helping to prepare...

Read More

Jennifer Harding named new Executive Director of Outreach to Haiti

Posted on December 16, 2025 in: News, Outreach to Haiti

702

Jennifer Harding named new Executive Director of Outreach to Haiti

Outreach to Haiti has welcomed Jennifer “Jen” Harding as its new Executive Director, succeeding Susan Wallace, who served the ministry since June 2019. Jen brings extensive experience in international development and a strong commitment to compassionate, community-driven service. “At the heart of this work is walking alongside Haitian communities with humility and hope, listening first and building together,” Jen shared. Jen joins Outreach to Haiti with 20 years of experience leading health and community programs in Afri...

Read More

Blessing of the Christmas Manger

Posted on December 16, 2025 in: ADVENT

687

The beloved custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ began with St. Francis of Assisi, who created the first Christmas crèche on Christmas Eve in 1223. The blessing of the manger or nativity scene may take place on the Vigil of Christmas—that is, Christmas Eve—or at another suitable time. Many families and parishes set up their mangers earlier in Advent. It is perfectly appropriate to bless the nativity scene when it is first displayed, even if the figure of the Infant Jesus has not yet been placed. When the Baby Jesus is added—t...

Read More

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

Posted on December 21, 2025 in: ProLife

489

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...

Read More