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What is Natural Family Planning?

Posted on July 29, 2023 in: Marriage

What is Natural Family Planning?

Click here for myths and realities of NFP, benefits, and resources.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops writes "Natural Family Planning (NFP) is the general title for the scientific, natural, and moral methods of family planning that can help married couples either achieve or postpone pregnancy.

NFP methods are based on the observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's menstrual cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy.

Since the methods of NFP respect the love-giving (unitive) and life-giving (procreative) nature of the conjugal act, they support God's design for married love!"

Happy Natural Family Planning Week!

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese

Posted on January 23, 2026 in: Around the Diocese

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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...

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Sunday: Diocese-Wide Young Adult Mass with Bishop Reidy

Posted on January 28, 2026 in: Events

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Sunday: Diocese-Wide Young Adult Mass with Bishop Reidy

Young adults from throughout the Diocese of Norwich are invited to gather for Mass with Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs. A reception will follow Mass. Event Details What: Mass for Young Adults with Bishop Richard F. Reidy When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel (UConn campus), Storrs, CT 06268 After Mass: Reception to follow

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‘God Chose You for Me’: Marriage Retreat Day Planned for March 21

Posted on January 29, 2026 in: Marriage

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‘God Chose You for Me’: Marriage Retreat Day Planned for March 21

Married couples are invited to step away from the busyness of daily life and invest in their relationship at a Marriage Retreat Day titled God Chose You for Me, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Hartford. The retreat will take place on Saturday, March 21, at the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Pastoral Center in Bloomfield. Designed as a day of reflection, prayer, and renewal, the retreat focuses on deepening the spirituality of marriage and strengthening the bond between husband and wife. Rooted in the missio...

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Filled Easter Basket Donations Needed for St. Vincent de Paul Place

Posted on January 29, 2026 in: Lent

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Filled Easter Basket Donations Needed for St. Vincent de Paul Place

St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich is preparing for our annual Easter basket distribution, bringing joy to children in our community. We are seeking approximately 1,000 filled Easter baskets to meet the needs of local families. Distribution will begin March 16, 2026, and baskets can be dropped off at St. Vincent de Paul Place, 120 Cliff Street, Norwich. For more information, please contact Jill at jcsvdpp@gmail.com or 860-889-7374. Thank you for helping make Easter brighter for the children we serve!

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Gathering the Faithful for the March

Posted on January 29, 2026 in: ProLife

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As anticipation builds for the 2026 Connecticut March for Life, scheduled for March 18, 2026, organizers are encouraging parishes across the state to help make participation accessible by sponsoring buses to the event or partnering with neighboring parishes to do so. This call to action follows a powerful witness earlier this year. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the faithful gathered for Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. Following the liturgy, a contingency of pilgrims— led by Bishop Richard Reidy— traveled to Washington, D.C. to pa...

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Catholic Charities is Seeking Volunteers for Several Roles

Posted on January 29, 2026 in: Catholic Charities News, Volunteer Opportunities

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Catholic Charities is Seeking Volunteers for Several Roles

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