The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy celebrated the Saint Patrick Mass at noon on March 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, drawing the faithful together to honor Ireland’s patron saint and to pray as a Church during the Lenten season. The liturgy was both joyful and prayerful, a fitting celebration of Saint Patrick’s lasting witness to courage, missionary zeal and unwavering trust in God.
In his homily, Bishop Reidy pointed to Saint Patrick not simply as a figure from the distant past, but as a living example of what it means to belong completely to Christ. He reflected on the beautiful prayer associated with Saint Patrick: “Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left.” That prayer captures the heart of Patrick’s spirituality and serves as a reminder that Christ surrounds us, strengthens us and calls us to faithful witness in every circumstance.
Bishop Reidy's Homily
Watch Bishop Reidy’s homily from the Saint Patrick Mass.
Full Saint Patrick Mass
For those who wish to prayerfully take part in the full celebration, the complete Mass is available below.