Home/Stay Informed/All Diocesan Articles

All Diocesan Articles

Current Articles | Archives | Search

An Advent Prayer to See Jesus in Others

Posted on November 25, 2024 in: ADVENT

An Advent Prayer to See Jesus in Others

Jesus, although you are God,
you hid yourself in Mary's womb to come into the world.

May we see you hiding in everyone we encounter
and grow in our ability to recognize ourselves as one family.

In this season of joyful hope,
help us believe in the possibility of a more charitable world
that will overcome polarization and brokenness.

Give us the grace to patiently listen to others
as we wait in joyful hope for your coming.

Transform our minds and our hearts to see our neighbors and our world as you do.

Set aflame our hearts to tirelessly bring about your kingdom where all will find peace.

Amen.

To Prepare Your Heart for the Coming of the Lord

Click here for more Advent resources.

Copyright © 2021, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved. This text may be reproduced in whole or in part without alteration for nonprofit educational use, provided such reprints are not sold and include this notice. Find this prayer and other resources at civilizeit.org.

Most Viewed Articles of the Last 30 Days

Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese

Posted on August 30, 2025 in: Around the Diocese

1596

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 Wednesday, September 3 – May 13 Certificate Program in Catholic Theology St. Agnes Chur...

Read More

Padre Pio Relic Tour 2025

Posted on August 28, 2025 in: Events

1363

The Padre Pio Foundation of America (PPFOA), in collaboration with Saint Pius X Catholic Church in Middletown, CT, will host the visitation of Padre Pio’s relics from Italy. For the first time in history, Padre Pio’s full-size habit, along with one of his gloves, will leave San Giovanni Rotondo and come to the United States. The relics will be accompanied by Capuchin friars from Our Lady of Grace Friary in San Giovanni Rotondo, Padre Pio’s friary. This once-in-a-lifetime visit will take place this October at Saint Pius X Catholic ...

Read More

Celebrate Your Marriage: 2025 Silver & Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass

Posted on September 04, 2025 in: News, Events

1073

Celebrate Your Marriage: 2025 Silver & Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass

Married couples throughout the Diocese of Norwich are invited to a special celebration with Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. This joyful liturgy honors couples celebrating their 25th or 50th anniversaries, as well as those marking any significant milestone. Each registered couple will receive a personalized certificate signed by Bishop Reidy and have their names and anniversary dates listed on a special Anniversary Page on the diocesan website. Registration deadline: Thursday, Septe...

Read More

All Are Welcome to a Mass of Healing Focused on Mental Health

Posted on September 03, 2025 in: News, Events

689

All Are Welcome to a Mass of Healing Focused on Mental Health

Mass of Healing St. Joseph Church, New London, CT The Diocesan Partnership on Disability invites you to a special Mass of Healing focused on Mental Health: Awareness and Action for a Culture of Acceptance. Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Church, New London, CT This liturgy seeks to bring hope, understanding, and healing to individuals and families affected by mental illness while fostering compassion and inclusion within our Church community. We will ask the intercession of St. Dymphna, patroness of those su...

Read More

Fostering Genuine Encounters with One Another

Posted on September 04, 2025 in: School News, Reflections

634

Fostering Genuine Encounters with One Another

Dear Friends in Catholic Education, The world in which we live is experiencing change at a pace unlike any we have known before. In many ways, it mirrors the dramatic shifts of the Industrial Revolution, when the cotton gin transformed agriculture, the telephone redefined communication, and the miracle of flight reshaped human possibility. Today, we find ourselves in the midst of another revolution, one driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation, that will profoundly influence our children’s future. In this moment of transformation, Cath...

Read More

Together We Can Do Twice as Much Good at Catholic Charities

Posted on September 03, 2025 in: Catholic Charities News

605

Together We Can Do Twice as Much Good at Catholic Charities

Calling All Donors! Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is once again offering its Matching Gifts Program! From August 13, 2025 through November 21, 2025, primary Charter Oak FCU members can double the impact of their giving. This program offers an exciting opportunity to amplify your support for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, enabling us to continue our mission of service and outreach to those in need throughout our communities. We encourage you to participate and make a gift during this period so that, together, we can make a greater differen...

Read More