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Bishop Cote's Video Christmas Message

Posted on December 24, 2020 in: News, Reflections

Bishop Michael R. Cote shares his Christmas Message with us, the men, women, and children of the Diocese of Norwich. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas! May the light of Christ, shine brightly during this holy season and throughout the year. We hope you enjoy this video reflection...

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Bishop, Norwich, Catholic

Bishop Cote's Christmas Message for 2020

Posted on December 17, 2020 in: Reflections

December 2020 Four County Catholic Christmas Message 2020 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone” Isaiah 9:1 My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, These words of the prophet Isaiah, taken fr...

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Bishop, Norwich, Catholic

Vocations Corner: A Seminarian Reflection

Posted on December 13, 2020 in: Reflections, Vocations

It’s hard to believe we have celebrated All Saints, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, and now find ourselves at Advent. Recently, three of our seminarians, Eric, Julian and Alex, received Admission to Candidacy. They did so on November 20th at Holy Mass. Each candidate petitions their bishop in w...

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Norwich, Catholic

Sacraments 101: Confirmation Makes Us Witnesses for the Lord

Posted on December 12, 2020 in: Reflections, Sacraments 101

Imagine yourself in the middle of an ongoing war, the two sides battling back and forth to put themselves in a place of command over the other side. However, there is never a clear victor in the midst of the fighting. The war goes on and on without either side gaining dominance over the other. Now, ...

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Norwich, Catholic

Bishop's Column: A Christian is a Missionary of Hope

Posted on November 24, 2020 in: Reflections

November 2020 Four County Catholic A Christian is a Missionary of Hope My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we approach this Thanksgiving, we find ourselves challenged on many fronts. Political and social unrest is in our streets and in the media. We are hind...

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Bishop, Norwich, Catholic

A Prayer of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 19, 2020 in: Reflections

A Prayer of Thanksgiving Lord God, on this day of Thanksgiving, we ask your blessings on our family, our friends, our home, our health and on the food we are about to eat. We thank you for this time together and the many gifts that you have given us. Help us to remember in this time o...

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Norwich, Catholic

Gratitude - Hope and Faith Video Series Week 32

Posted on November 11, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 32 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas from the Office of Faith Events, speaks about the virtue of Gratitude. To see past videos or more articles on Faith, visit NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks ...

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A Veterans Day Prayer

Posted on November 05, 2020 in: News, Reflections

A prayer for all of our veterans who have served our country.

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Hope and Faith Series - Saint Jude

Posted on October 28, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 30 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl- Director of the Office of Faith Events, speaks on the life of St. Jude. ...

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USCCB Offers Election Novena to Help Voters

Posted on October 22, 2020 in: News, Reflections, Civilize It

Bearing in mind our nation’s challenges and the need for wise, moral, civic leadership, the USCCB is offering an electronic Election Novena to help Catholics form their consciences as they prepare for the upcoming election. For nine consecutive days, Monday, October 26 through Tue...

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