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St. Mary Magdalene, Disciple of the Lord

Posted on July 19, 2021 in: Reflections

Feast Day - July 22 Apostle of the Apostles "Apostle of the Apostles" is the title given Mary Magdalene by St Thomas Aquinas. Her name comes from her home town of Magdala, a fishing village on the western shore of Lake Tiberias. St Luke the Evangelist tells us, in Chapter 8 of his Go...

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The Importance of Sabbath - July 7 Hope and Faith Video Series.

Posted on July 07, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

July 7, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events talks about Sabbath as the need to both play and pray. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 30-Hope & Faith Video Series

Posted on June 30, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

June 30, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Wayne Gignac, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Norwich, speaks about the importance of creating memories for our children. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSp...

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Video Replay - Summer Mission on the Parables

Posted on June 24, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

Did you miss any of the sessions of the Summer Mission on the Parables? Here they all are in one convenient place for you to watch whenever you would like. Each session was led by Sr. Elissa Rinere, former Chancellor for the Diocese. -Click the icon on the video you are watching to ex...

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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 23-Hope & Faith Video Series

Posted on June 23, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

June 23, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Kelsey Doherty from St. Bridget of Kildare in Moodus, speaks about the blessings of fatherhood. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 16-Hope & Faith Video Series

Posted on June 16, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

June 16, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Michael McKeever from Our Lady Queen of Peace in Coventry speaks about the blessings of Fatherhood. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 9-Hope & Faith Video Series

Posted on June 09, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

June 9, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series our discussion about the blessings of Fatherhood continues. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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United in Hope - Bishop's June/July Column

Posted on June 08, 2021 in: Reflections

June/July 2021 Four County Catholic United in Hope My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Recently I was thinking of my dear friend, Monsignor Brown, who only a few short years ago was suddenly called from us to eternal rest. He believed that through the strength of faith “we live in...

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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 2-Hope & Faith Video Series

Posted on June 02, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

June 2, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Frank Pearson from Our Lady Queen of Peace in Coventry and Storrs speaks about the blessings of fatherhood. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Memorial Day Prayer

Posted on May 29, 2021 in: News, Reflections

God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom ...

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Bishop Reidy's Pastoral on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Posted on June 18, 2025 in: Reflections

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Bishop Reidy's Pastoral on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

June 16, 2025 My dear friends in Christ, This weekend we observe the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). This day reminds us in a particular way of the great gift of the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist has been called God’s gift par excellence because it is the gift of Jesus Himself and of His saving work. Jesus is present to us in many ways---- in the Scriptures, in all the sacraments, in the assembly of the faithful gathered to pray at Mass, and in the prie...

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Saints — Men and Women of Holiness

Posted on July 06, 2025 in: News, Reflections

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As we journey through Ordinary Time, the Church calendar continues to offer rich reminders of the extraordinary lives of the saints. Mid-July presents a beautiful opportunity to reflect on men and women whose holiness, courage, and devotion continue to inspire Catholics around the world. From founders of religious orders to faithful parents and servant-emperors, these saints reveal the many ways God works through every vocation and walk of life. July 11 – Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480 – 547; canonized 1220) Born in Nursia, Italy, Benedict sought solitud...

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