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Check Out What's New in the Four County Catholic

Posted on March 26, 2020 in: News

Check Out What's New in the Four County Catholic

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.

Vocations Corner

Deacon Michael Bovino reflects on his call to the priesthood in the first of a series of columns by our seminarians.

Rite of Election

Catechumens and candidates were welcomed by Bishop Michael R. Cote at the Rite of Election Liturgy held Sunday March 1st at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick.

Junior Ring Ceremony

Students at Xavier High School celebrated a rite of passage when they received their Junior Rings in a special ceremony on January 31 at the school.

There also are columns by Bishop Cote, Outreach to Haiti, the Office of Faith Events, the schools, and news from the ministries within the Diocese.

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

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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! Monday, September 22 St. Luke Golf Tournament Ellington Ridge Country Club, Ellington Time: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM ...

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Posted on August 13, 2025 in: News

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Posted on August 21, 2025 in: News, Events

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Bowling with the Bishop: Youngsters Enjoy a Night on the Lanes in Norwich

Click here to open the Photo Gallery The sounds of heavy bowling balls rolling down the lanes, and pins falling over in unison, mixed with chatter, laughter and cheers from children and teens who gathered for a very special evening with Bishop Richard Reidy. Youngsters from around the Diocese of Norwich took over the lanes at the Norwich Bowling and Entertainment Center on August 19th for...

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Posted on August 20, 2025 in: News

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Put Your Faith to Work: Exciting Job Openings Across the Diocese of Norwich

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Posted on August 14, 2025 in: News

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Bishop Reidy: Welcoming with Charity and Gentleness

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Posted on August 18, 2025 in: News

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A Hidden Gem in Cromwell: Holy Apostles College & Seminary

As Catholics across the diocese continue to seek deeper formation and education rooted in fidelity to the Church, one educational institution in our own backyard stands out for its mission, impact, and spiritual depth: Holy Apostles College & Seminary, located in Cromwell, Connecticut. Founded in 1957, and sponsored by the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles, Holy Apostles has grown from a seminary for late vocations (the first seminary in the country to take delayed vocations) to a now diverse group of candidates for the priesthood and to an accredited college with mo...

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