Calm seas and a gentle breeze helped to carry the Stonington fishing fleet out past Stonington Point on Sunday, July 27, for the Holy Cross Community’s annual Blessing of the Fleet, a tradition dating back 70 years. Aboard the lead ship Heritage, for his first Stonington blessing, was Bishop Richard F. Reidy. As the Heritage steamed out of the harbor, followed by the rest of Stonington’s commercial fishing fleet, the new bishop of the Diocese of Norwich chatted with her crew and passengers before arriving at the point, where he blessed an anchor-shaped wreath...

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It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Liza Roach on her new position as Family Life Minister. Her extensive work with youth and young adults will be a great foundation for her future work with families in the diocese. Please keep her in your prayers as she begins this new endeavor! —Andrea Hoisl As Liza Roach steps into her new role as Family Life Minister, we take a moment to celebrate her years of faithful service to the young people of the Diocese of Norwich. Her dedication, energy, and joyful spirit have touched countless lives—fostering voca...

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Youth are invited for a fun evening of Bowling with the Bishop! UPDATE – Youth Bowling with the Bishop The 5:30–7:30 PM session is SOLD OUT! We’re excited to offer a second session: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 7:30–9:30 PM Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center Middle and High School Youth (Grades 6–12) from across the Diocese are invited to join Bishop Richard Reidy for an evening of bowling, pizza, and fellowship! Cost: $16 (includes two hours of bowling, pizza, and drinks) Space is limited to the first 34 youth who sub...

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Across the Diocese of Norwich, striking Divine Mercy images are quietly transforming church lawns and public spaces into visible signs of hope, trust, and healing. These 4-by-8-foot solar-lit signs, bearing the words “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU,” are part of a growing effort to share Christ’s message of mercy, not just in word, but in powerful visual witness. At the heart of this evangelizing initiative is Father Edmund Nadolny, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Hartford known for his bold public expressions of faith. Through his Father N...

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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!   Sunday, August 10 Feast of the Assumption St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, New London Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM ...

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Pope Leo XIV Sends Video Greeting to Knights of Columbus at 143rd Supreme Convention WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic and heartfelt gesture, Pope Leo XIV addressed more than 2.1 million members of the Knights of Columbus with a special video message during the organization’s 143rd Supreme Convention held in the nation’s capital. As the first American pope, His Holiness called on the Knights to reflect on the “essential virtue” of hope during this Jubilee Year of Hope, urging them to be “tangible signs of hope” to the unborn, p...

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