The Office of Development is excited to present the 2019 ACA Video, “Hand in Hand with All God’s Children”! Featuring three of our over twenty-five ministries and programs, the video will show you first-hand the ‘good works’ that are being performed by our Ministry to the Sick, Prison Ministry and FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). We hope after viewing this video, you will consider donating to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal.  Your support will allow you to walk hand in hand with your neighbors helping others in our Dioce...

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JANUARY 21- 28, 2019 Join us at the next World Youth Day in Panama! Ages 21+ / Cost $2895 / Spaces available  Double Occupancy (with En-Suite) in beautiful Hotel in Panama City Contact Liza at the Office of Faith Events: lroach@norwichdiocese.net DIOCESE OF NORWICH YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY 

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Sponsored and paid for by the One Heart Ministry, Diocese of Norwich. A fun and interactive presentation for Elementary School Children Speaker: Ian Coyne- college sophomore How to be aware of differences (disabilities) in others – whether visible or not and celebrating them! Now scheduling for Mondays and Wednesdays, Fall 0f 2018! Contact the Office of Faith Events to schedule a presentation at your school or parish. 860-848-2237, ext. 312

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We are looking for two parishes, who will be attending Youth Explosion in November, to compete for the title of… Parish Youth Champions 2018 for the Diocese of Norwich. The teams will be made up of 5 youth (ages 12-18) who are prepared to answer random questions about the Catholic Church and faith. There will be an esteemed panel of judges (our diocesan priests) who will accept or reject the answers as “point worthy”! The questions asked throughout the competition will be ones submitted from youth throughout the diocese in advance. May t...

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100% of the Mercy High School Class of 2018 accepted to go on to higher education “There is not a part of society where Mercy women don’t exert their influence and bring about change.”  Sister Mary A. McCarthy, RSM, President, Mercy High School “We have learned from each other how to fearlessly be ourselves and go where our hearts take us.”  Hanting “Heidy” Wang, Valedictorian Saint Bernard School Class of 2018 Celebrates Graduation of 59 Students “I speak for most everyone’s experience as a s...

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We Remember “In this sacred space we honor our military men and women with this Votive Mass for the Preservation and Protection of Peace and Justice. Those who defend our country and defend our freedoms do so not to be aggressive but to protect our freedoms and justice. May all who have fought for our freedoms know the rewards of everlasting life.” Bishop Michael R. Cote The overcast skies and the threat of rain didn’t discourage the over one hundred people who attended the Memorial Day Mass held at Saint Mary Cemetery on Jefferson Avenue. Bishop Mi...

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Our Diocese with Area Dioceses Move Ahead with the V Encuentro Article by Sister Mary Jude, SCMC Photos by Wayne Gignac On May 12, some 300 delegates from the dioceses of Springfield, Hartford, Bridgeport and Norwich gathered at the Hartford Archdiocesan Ministry Center in Bloomfield to celebrate the regional gathering of the national process known as the V Encuentro.  It was more than a celebration; it was a working session as well, as delegates came together to identify strategies for pastoral care and engagement of Hispanic/Latino Catholics for implementation...

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By Lue Ann Watchus and Laura Malone Sunday, May 6,  Sacred Heart Church of Norwichtown was honored to have Bishop Michael R. Cote celebrate Holy Mass along with  Vicar General Monsignor Leszek Janik, and assisted by Deacon Jorge Escalona.  After Mass, a procession including Paris Porter carrying a crown of roses for our Blessed Mother, the Rosary Altar Society of Sacred Heart Church and St. John Mission, the Knights of Columbus White Cross Council #13 along with their Color Guards, and parishioners made their way to the newly arranged Memorial Gard...

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By Edyta Wolk Saint Mary Church in Stonington held it’s annual celebration in honor of Our Lady of Fatima on May 19th. The evening began with the Pentecost Vigil Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote. The planned outdoor rosary procession, an annual highlight through Stonington borough, was moved indoors due to rain. Inside, Bishop Cote lead benediction and then a rosary. The evening was concluded with a festive social in the church hall.

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By Sister M. Kateri, SCMC Front row left to right: Audrey Jan Marie Tamani, Rebecca Starkey, Zahena Dieujuste, Tessa Waskin, Natalie Roy. Second row left to right: Sydney Dinh, Anna Wolk, Vicky Li, and Nina Ngo. The top row left to right: Jing Huang, Chelsea Popoola, Rebecca Wood, Jacqueline Johnson, and Faith Kowitz. “Our prayers are with them knowing that they will go forth in our world to do great things.” Sister M. Kateri, SCMC

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Mercy High Choir Wins First Place With A Superior Rating In Recent Competition By Marie Kalita-Leary Back Row (L-R) Allison Mahr, Brynn Baltramaitis, Jaelena Rivera, Claire Bauman, Sara Conroy, Abigail Goff Middle Row (L-R) Emilee Apuzzo, Ava Bradford, Nathalie O’Neill, Chloe Tomasso, Claudia Tapler, Sarah Fosdick, Amanda Greco, Mary Darin Front Row (L-R) Caroline Gmyrek, Elana Puszka, Emily Acri, Mae Grochowski, Mr. Matt Campisi, Catherine Walsh, Madelyn Denvir, Abigail Malczon, Amanda Ross The Mercy High School Tour Choir traveled to Virginia Beach for ...

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By Shari L. Marderness Saint Bernard School celebrated the graduation of 59 students on Friday, May 25, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. The ceremony included a lively speech from senior Henry Cox, of Pawcatuck, who was chosen by a faculty panel to give the Orator’s Address. “I speak for most everyone’s experience as a student here when I say that Saint Bernard is home. This is that one-of-a-kind special place that will make you feel welcome … and proud to by yourself,” he said. This year, 9 alumni parents and 2 alumni ...

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Xavier High School's Graduation Closes Stellar Year For Class Of 2018 Xavier High School graduated 159 students on May 20, 2018. Shawn R. Beals Xavier High School’s Class of 2018 graduated Sunday morning, ending a stellar year for the school in academics and sports. Some of the 159 graduates were part of the group that won an international engineering competition and a top-20 finish in the cross country national championships in Oregon, impressive feats even for a school already known for its success. Headmaster David Eustis said the Class of 20...

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Bishop Cote Celebrates Opening of New Blessed John Paul II Regional School By Shelley Wolf, FCC Contributor/Photos by Donna Antonacci Middletown - Nearly 175 eager young students clad in red, white and blue uniforms gathered at the modern St. Mary of Czestochowa Church in Middletown on Thursday, September 5 to welcome the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich. Teachers, administrators and parents were also on hand for the special 10:00 a.m. Mass and blessing, which marked the official opening of the new Blessed John Paul II Regional School. “T...

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