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Vocations Corner

Posted on November 18, 2019 in: News, Vocations

Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations Each year we celebrate the start of November with the feast of All Saints, followed by the feast of All Souls Day. This month also marks the celebration of Thanksgiving, while the end of the month closes the calendar year of the Church with th...

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Vocations, Norwich, Catholic

Firefighters and EMS Personnel Form a Unique ‘Family’

Posted on November 17, 2019 in: News

By Ryan Blessing Photos by Jackson Morrison They respond to fires, accidents and medical emergencies and put their own lives on the line at times while doing so. That selfless dedication shown by firefighters and EMS personnel, at all hours of the day and in all kinds of conditions, received ...

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This Week at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Posted on November 14, 2019 in: News

FCC News Desk Here's a recap of some of the developments that took place this week at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. To read more, click on the link under the text. New USCCB President, Vice-president Elected Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the Fall General Ass...

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Bishop, Conference, Catholic

St. Andrew Parish Packs 21,600 Meals to Send to the Philippines

Posted on November 13, 2019 in: News

FCC News Desk On November 3rd the St. Andrew Parish family worked together to pack 21,600 meals to send to the Philippines. It was a wonderful intergenerational service day with the pastor, Father Marek Masnicki, parochial vicar, Father Richard Breton, and Deacon, Michael Puscas, all working alongside parishioners from small children to the elderly. Parishioners were also joined by ...

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Norwich, Catholic

We Can Use Your Help

Posted on November 12, 2019 in: News

Dear Faithful Readers . . . Once a year we appeal to your generosity to help defray the production costs of our print, online, and email newsletter editions of the Four County Catholic. Thank you in advance for responding to our annual appeal. We are grateful for your generous support, prayers, and encouragement. Your help makes it possible for us to continue bringin...

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New England Bishops Describe Ad Limina Meeting with Pope

Posted on November 08, 2019 in: News

Bishop Cote, (on the right of the photo) along with other New England Bishops, met with Pope Francis in the papal library. The two-hour meeting took place on November 7th as part of the “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to pray at the tombs of the apostles and report on the status of their dioceses. --> By Cindy Wooden Catholic Herald Bishops from New England have shared wi...

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Norwich, Catholic, Pope

Saint Joseph School Greets Holiday Shoppers, Serves Breakfast

Posted on November 08, 2019 in: News, School News

FCC News Desk St. Joseph School in North Grosvenordale recently held its inaugural Holiday Shopping Event in conjunction with a morning breakfast on Sunday, November 3. Altogether, there were 24 local vendors that attracted numerous breakfast patrons for a head start on the holiday shop...

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Norwich, Catholic

Bishop Cote in Rome to Meet with Pope Francis

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: News

Bishop Michael R. Cote, along with other bishops from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont began their “ad limina” visits with Pope Francis and Vatican officials November 4, 2019. An “ad limina apostolorum” visit is a papal meeting required for every diocesan bishop in the world to provide an update on the state of one’s d...

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Cardinal O’Malley to U.S. Bishops: Ask for Grace at St. Peter’s Tomb

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: News

By Courtney Mares Vatican City (CNA) - In St. Peter’s Basilica Thursday, Cardinal Sean O’Malley asked American bishops to pray for the grace to make a profession of faith, hope, and love at the tomb of St. Peter before meeting with Pope Francis. Cardinal O’Malley, the archbishop of Boston, and the other bishops from New England are in Rome for an ad limina apostol...

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Service and Sacrifice: Red, White and Blue Mass Honors Armed Forces

Posted on November 07, 2019 in: News

By Ryan Blessing Photos by Annette Hanrahan Men and women in uniform, from battle-tested veterans with decades of service to new cadets in the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and ROTC programs, lined the pews at the Cathedral of St. Patrick during the 28th annual Red, White and Blue Mass on Sunday, November 3. The Mass honored members of the Armed Services under the Department of Defense, as well ...

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Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support in Effort to Collect One Ton of Food for Catholic Charities

Posted on June 11, 2026 in: News

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Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support in Effort to Collect One Ton of Food for Catholic Charities

Help Anthony Reach One Ton of Food Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support for Catholic Charities A local Scout’s commitment to serving others is already making a meaningful impact— and there is still time to help. Anthony DePaola, a member of Boy Scout Troop 13 in Colchester, has launched a food drive benefiting Catholic Charities of Norwich as his Eagle Scout service project. His ambitious goal is to collect one ton (2,000 pounds) of non-perishable food to help support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Dioces...

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Posted on June 07, 2026 in: News

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Hundreds of the faithful walked with the Lord in prayer, devotion and blessing as a witness to His love and Presence among us in the Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday, June 7, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The Feast of Corpus Christi celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Catholics believe in faith that the Eucharist is not merely a symbol, but truly Christ Himself — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity — given to us in love to nourish and strengthen each of us individually and all of us together as His C...

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Newlywed Couples Gather with Bishop Reidy for an Evening of Fellowship

Posted on June 09, 2026 in: News

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Newlywed Couples Gather with Bishop Reidy for an Evening of Fellowship

On Friday evening, May 29, sixteen newly married Catholic couples from across the Diocese of Norwich gathered at the home of Bishop Richard Reidy for a special Meet and Greet that proved to be a tremendous success. The evening provided an opportunity for couples to meet the Bishop in a relaxed and welcoming setting while also connecting with other newlyweds from around the diocese. Throughout the gathering, couples enthusiastically shared stories, made new friendships, and began building a stronger sense of community with one another. Guests enjoyed a casual picnic-st...

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U.S. Bishops Consecrate Nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Posted on June 11, 2026 in: News

Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Thursday, June 11, 2026 As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the nation's Catholic bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in a historic act of faith and renewal. On June 11, 2026, the United States was formally consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, entrusting our country, families, communities, and future to Christ's loving care. Through prayer, reflection, and devotion to the Sacred Heart—a symbol of Jesus'...

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