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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Posted on May 19, 2020 in: News, Events

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

"By His Ascension, Jesus draws our gaze to Heaven
to show us that the end of our journey is the Father."
Pope Francis

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord will be celebrated by two live-stream events from the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The first wiill take place at 9 a.m. The second will take place at 6 p.m. Both can be viewed on the Masses page or the Facebook page

The Mass for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
will be live-streamed from
The Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Thursday May 21st
9 a.m.

Click Here to be taken to the Masses Page.

or the Diocesan
Facebook page

The second event takes place at 6 p.m.

Vespers for The Ascension of The Lord

Join us for a sung Vespers May 21 @ 6PM. Vespers is evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. It's an opportunity for us to pray together as a community on this Solemnity.

Click Here for the live-stream.

May we band together in prayer, and may God heal our land.

Presider, Bishop Michael Cote
Assistant, Father Peter Langevin

Director of Music and Organist, Michael Steven Lianos
Cantor, Carroll Mailhot
Cantor, Mary Beth Lee
Cantor, Patricia Johnson

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese

Posted on March 27, 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 April 10-12 Healing Weekend The Beginning Experience Ministry is inviting m...

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Posted on March 25, 2026 in: Events, Lent

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Experience the Sacred Journey of Holy Week Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich The Cathedral of Saint Patrick invites the faithful to enter more deeply into the sacred beauty of Holy Week through a series of solemn liturgies with the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy. From Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, these sacred celebrations offer an opportunity to walk with Christ through His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Holy Week is the heart of the Church’s liturgical year—a time to reflect, remember, and rejoice in the hope of Easter. Holy Week Liturgic...

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Bishop Reidy Reflects on the Hope of Holy Week

Posted on March 26, 2026 in: Reflections, Lent

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Bishop Reidy Reflects on the Hope of Holy Week

Carpe diem is an old Roman expression frequently translated as “seize the day.” It reminds us to take advantage of the present moment and not to let opportunity pass us by. Whether an athlete in competition, an investor in the market, or a suitor in love, opportunities must be recognized and grasped, or they can pass away and be lost. Holy Week is one such opportunity. It is the most important week of the Church’s year because it commemorates the most important events of history. The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and our faithful acc...

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The Week That Changed the World: Stories to Lead You Through Holy Week

Posted on March 25, 2026 in: Lent

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The Week That Changed the World: Stories to Lead You Through Holy Week

The Week that Changed the World I’ll admit it, I look forward to Holy Week even more than Christmas. Every year, Palm Sunday feels like the Church is saying, “Come in close. Pay attention.” We start with palms, procession, and Hosanna—remembering the Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem—and then, almost immediately, we hear the Passion. That shift isn’t jarring by accident. It’s the Church giving us the full Gospel in one sweep: the praise, the suffering, the Cross, and the promise of the Resurrection. Palm Sunday doesn&rsq...

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‘Something’s Happening’: Catholic Converts Surge in Many U.S. Dioceses

Posted on March 30, 2026 in: News

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‘Something’s Happening’: Catholic Converts Surge in Many U.S. Dioceses

As Catholics across the United States prepare to welcome a striking rise in new converts this Easter, the Diocese of Norwich is very much part of that larger story of renewal. The National Catholic Register reports significant growth in dioceses nationwide, and here in Norwich that same momentum is clearly visible, with the Diocese recording a 112% increase and welcoming 98 catechumens and 152 candidates this year—the highest combined total in 10 years. This article offers a timely national perspective on something we are also seeing close to home: people are searchin...

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View the 2026 Chrism Mass and Inspiring Homily by Bishop Reidy

Posted on March 31, 2026 in: News, Lent

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View the 2026 Chrism Mass and Inspiring Homily by Bishop Reidy

"The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me." (Is 61:1) The 2026 Chrism Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of the Diocese of Norwich, presided over the sacred liturgy, which marks a highlight of Holy Week. This special Mass featured the bishop's blessing of the holy oils — used throughout the year for sacraments such as Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders — and the Renewal of Priestly Promises by the clergy ...

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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

"By His Ascension, Jesus draws our gaze to Heaven to show us that the end of our journey is the Father." Pope Francis

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord will be celebrated by two live-stream events from the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The first wiill take place at 9 a.m. The second will take place at 6 p.m. Both can be viewed on the Masses page or the Facebook page

The Mass for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord will be live-streamed from The Cathedral of Saint Patrick Thursday May 21st 9 a.m.

or the Diocesan Facebook page

The second event takes place at 6 p.m.

Vespers for The Ascension of The Lord

Presider, Bishop Michael Cote Assistant, Father Peter Langevin

Director of Music and Organist, Michael Steven Lianos Cantor, Carroll Mailhot Cantor, Mary Beth Lee Cantor, Patricia Johnson

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"By His Ascension, Jesus draws our gaze to Heaven
to show us that the end of our journey is the Father."
Pope Francis

The Mass for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
will be live-streamed from
The Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Thursday May 21st
9 a.m.

or the Diocesan
Facebook page

Presider, Bishop Michael Cote
Assistant, Father Peter Langevin

Director of Music and Organist, Michael Steven Lianos
Cantor, Carroll Mailhot
Cantor, Mary Beth Lee
Cantor, Patricia Johnson