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The Padre Pio Foundation of America invites all the faithful to join in a special celebration of Padre Pio’s Feast Day on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The Mass will be celebrated by Father Bob Sickler at Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles Chapel at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, 33 Prospect Hill Road, Cromwell, Connecticut. Following Mass, light refreshments will be served at the Padre Pio Foundation of America. All are welcome to gather in prayer, fellowship, and thanksgiving as we honor Padre Pio, whose deep faith and devotion continue to inspi...

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All homeschooling families within the Diocese of Norwich are warmly invited to a joyful Michaelmas celebration. When: Monday, September 29 at 10:00 a.m. Where: St. Bridget of Kildare Church, Moodus The day begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop Reidy at 10:00 a.m. Families are encouraged to bring their own picnic lunch and stay for fellowship. Fun to follow: Large group games Blackberry pie eating contest Face painting Piñatas Please RSVP by September 22 at luxmundi.org/events/michaelmas. ```

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WASHINGTON – The Catholic Church in the United States will observe National Migration Week from September 22 to 28. This year, as the Universal Church marks its jubilee year, the World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be observed on October 4–5, coinciding with the Jubilee of Migrants.*  For 45 years, the U.S. Catholic Church has celebrated National Migration Week by reflecting on its history as an immigrant Church and the ways in which the country has been enriched by generations of immigrants, including the many Catholics who have adopted this land as...

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  The Academy of the Holy Family’s Life Skills classes recently took part in a heartwarming project to support young girls in Africa. Inspired by benefactor Cath Fonzo, who introduced the Little Dresses for Africa initiative to Life Skills teacher Suzanne Fowler, students enthusiastically joined the cause. The goal was twofold: to help young girls prepare for school by providing them with dresses and to teach Academy students the valuable skill of sewing. In a single day, students came together—rotating in during study halls and free periods—to ...

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WASHINGTON – World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, and the Catholic Church marks the Jubilee of Consolation on September 15. In recognition of the continuing mental health crisis, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced a new component within the ongoing National Catholic Mental Health Campaign focused on amplifying local engagement on mental health. “Healing and Hope” is taken from the National Catholic Mental Health Campaign’s introductory statement authored by Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Bishop Robert Barron,...

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Consistent with the Diocese’s confirmed joint Chapter 11 plan, the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, on behalf of the Diocese of Norwich, recently sent a personal letter to each of the survivors. Below is a public apology acknowledging the harm that was done to them, expressing deep sorrow, and reaffirming the Diocese’s commitment to healing, accountability, and the protection of all. A Public Letter of Apology from Bishop Reidy to Survivors of Abuse “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) To a...

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