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There are several 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 Click Here to See the Current Open Positions  All candidates must complete the official professional application to be considered for a teaching position or principal position and submit it to the Diocesan School Office. Applications are available on the employment page of the website. Visit NorwichDiocese.org/Employment to view all of the open jobs in the di...

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Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference 2025: Pilgrims of Hope             A Sacred Day for Brotherhood, Witness, and Grace   Waterbury, CT — The Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference invites Catholic men to gather for a transformative day of faith, fellowship, and renewal on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, at a new location, Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, CT. Doors open at 7:30am, with the event beginning promptly at 8:30am and concluding with Vigil Mass. This year’s theme, “2025 Jubilee Yea...

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Notre-Dame de Paris (French for “Our Lady of Paris”), also known as Notre-Dame Cathedral or simply Notre-Dame, is among the largest and most well-known church buildings in the world. | Credit: Sam valadi, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons   Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has become the most visited place in France. Since reopening its doors last December after a 2019 fire, it has welcomed more than 6 million people. On April 15, 2019, the French capital witnessed one of the most devastating tragedies in its recent history. Its iconic cathedral &mdash...

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Youth are invited for a fun evening of Bowling with the Bishop!   WHEN: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 5:30–7:30 PM WHERE: Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center   Middle and high school youth from across the Diocese are invited to enjoy two hours of bowling, food, and fellowship with Bishop Richard Reidy. The cost is $16 which includes bowling, pizza and drinks. Space is limited to the first 34 young people who register with payment. To register, contact Liza Roach at lroach@norwichdiocese.net to receive the permission slip. Registration wi...

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Editor’s Note After nearly ten years of ministry with the Diocese of Norwich, our dear colleague Mary-Jo McLaughlin has entered retirement. While she may be stepping away from her day-to-day role, she is not stepping away from us entirely. I’m happy to share that she will continue writing her beloved Marriage Matters column, bringing her insight and compassion to our readers in the months ahead. In the following reflection, Mary-Jo shares her heartfelt gratitude for the journey she’s been on—and the faith that continues to guide her. It’s...

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Very Reverend Grzegorz Leading the Eucharistic Procession   In celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi, Very Reverend Grzegorz Brozonowicz, Pastor of Saint Pio Parish in Old Saybrook, led over 120 parishioners in a joyous Eucharistic Procession on the grounds of Saint John Church on Sunday, June 22nd after the 11am Mass. Members of Knights of Columbus Father Hussion Council 2968 carried the canopy over the Monstrance in the procession while members of the choir led the parishioners in song. Three altars, adorned with candles and flowers, were arranged for A...

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