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Father Gregoire Fluet Named Interim President of College
In a unanimous vote of the Mount Saint Mary College Board of Trustees, Fr. Gregoire Fluet has been named Interim President of the college. At the beginning of September, Fr. Fluet assumed the role of Acting President of the college. In just a few weeks, Fr. Fluet has shown that he is a capable an...

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Parish Mission: The Prodigal Son
It has been said that if all the Bibles in the world and all the words of God suddenly disappeared, and if only The Parable of the Prodigal Son remained, it would be enough of the Gospel to guide Christians in the Way of Christ. Parish  Mission:  “The Parable of the Prodigal ...

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healing
God is with Us in the Wind
Feast of Corpus Christi at Good Shepherd Catholic Community Columbia/Hebron “I am with you until the end of the age,” our Lord promised. On Saturday, June 10, at the Eucharistic Procession honoring the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the wind kicked up just as the fai...

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Cheerful Givers Have Zeal to Serve God
Who do you know who can keep giving for nearly 50 years with smiles on their faces? The answer can be found with a volunteer charitable group of women at St. John the Evangelist Church in Old Saybrook. They are officially called the Father Hussion Columbiettes Auxiliary 2968 of the Knights of Columb...

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Women
Healing Masses and Healing Services in Hebron
Come join us for a Mass of Healing and Hope on the third Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. at Church of the Holy Family, 185 Church St, Hebron. The next Mass scheduled will be on May 21. Mass will be celebrated by Father Ray Introvigne with a healing service following the Mass led by Father&...

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healing, Prayer
The Power of Prayer - One Woman's Amazing Experience
May 27, 2021 dawned with blue skies and fair weather as Lois Roy, Sexton at Church of the Holy Family, in Hebron, arrived to begin her day.  She met and spoke with the pastor, Father Michael Phillippino in the driveway as he arrived for his duties. A short time later, Father was jolted ...

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Prayer
Knights Templar March For Life in Nation's Capital
The 50th Annual March For Life in Washington, D.C. was unique for me on several levels. First and foremost because it was the first post-Roe March, and the joy of the marchers celebrating that fact was palpable. Also unique was the theme for this year’s March for Life, “Next Steps: Ma...

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Pro-Life
Presence Program - The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
The Good Shepherd Parish will be giving a special program called Presence which helps us understand the powerful way that God is present in the Eucharist. The program is free of charge and consists of four modules that will be held over four weeks. Participants can go online at Formed.org to revi...

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Sacred Heart on the Lake to Offer Advent Retreats
Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center, Higganum, is offering two Advent Retreats: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd from 10:00 to 3:00 Retreat Theme:  A Season of Hope and Trust $35.- Full Luncheon included Presenter- Sr. Lany Jo Smith, ASCJ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th from 10:00 to 3:00 ...

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NEW: School of Spiritual Direction in Putnam, CT
The Immaculate Conception Center in Putnam, CT - in partnership with Franciscan University's School of Spiritual Direction - is offering a two-week intensive training program in spiritual direction, January 29- February 11, 2023. This is the first part of a three-year program for Certification i...

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Posted on June 27, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, Events

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!
Middle School and High School youth are invited to a special hike with Bishop Reidy on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 A.M. at Hurd State Park in East Hampton. Hurd State Park provides the perfect backdrop for a meaningful outdoor adventure, blending fun, exercise, scenic views, and moments of spiritual reflection. The park's flexible trails, peaceful riverside spots, and stunning overlooks make it an ideal place to connect with nature and one another. What to bring: Comfortable shoes, water, and a picnic lunch. Parents are welcome, and Youth Groups are encoura...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 12, 2025 in: Reflections

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A Prayer for Father's Day
Dear God, Thank you for loving us with your perfect heart of a father. We ask you this Father's Day and always to guide and protect the hearts of all men in fatherly roles who are striving to love with your heart and do your work. Give them pure, chaste, courageous, and creative hearts like Saint Joseph. Give them hearts that never tire of serving those they are called to love. Give them hearts that seek out their loved ones and gently turn their gaze to see You, who is Love.  And we ask you, Father, to bless them abundantly today....

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, School News

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators
There are several current job openings for educators in our diocese.  The positions are updated weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser-  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment Click Here to See the Current Open Positions  All candidates must complete the official professional application to be considered for a teaching position or principal position and submit it to the Diocesan School Office. Applications are available on the employment page of the website. Visit NorwichDiocese.org/Employment to view all of the open jobs in the di...

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Pray for the Pope: Join the Sacred Heart Novena June 19–27
Knights of Columbus Launches Sacred Heart Novena for Pope Leo XIV New Haven, Conn. — The Knights of Columbus have announced a special novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV, beginning June 19—his anniversary of priestly ordination—and concluding June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly is encouraging Knights, their families, and all people of goodwill to participate in the novena and to submit personal prayer intentions, which he will personally bring to Rome later this Jubilee Year. P...

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Prayer for Our Nation

Posted on July 03, 2025 in: News

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Prayer for Our Nation
  Prayer for Our Nation   God our Father, Giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to Your loving care. You are the rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are the true source of our cherished rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Your people. Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human life and the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Remind Your people that true happiness is r...

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