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The Family Catechesis Workshop is Cancelled

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: News, Events

The FAMILY CATECHESIS: MODELS AND RESOURCES workshop scheduled for this Saturday October 26, 2019 at St. Mary Church in Coventry: has been CANCELLED. . We hope to reschedule this workshop in the spring or next fall. Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Andrea Hoisl, Office of Faith Events

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Photo Gallery: Mass For Firefighters and EMS

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: News

Firefighters and EMS personnel from throughout the Diocese and beyond came to the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich Sunday, October 20, for the annual Mass for Firefighters and EMS. Members of departments from Norwich, Danielson, Cromwell, Groton and elsewhere, including Rhode Island, att...

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November 3rd - Active and Retired Military Honored at Red, White & Blue Mass

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: News, Events

DIOCESE OF NORWICH TO HONOR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AND THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY. 28th Annual Red, White and Blue Mass Sunday, November 3, 10:15 a.m. Cathedral of Saint Patrick Norwich, CT The Annual Red, White and Blue Mass will take place Sunday morning, November 3rd, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich for all service branches: ARMY, NAVY, MARINES,&nb...

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Silver and Gold Jubilee Anniversary Mass Coming Oct. 27

Posted on October 23, 2019 in: News, Events

All couples married 25 & 50 years or celebrating any significant anniversary year are invited to attend a Silver and Gold Jubilee Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 2 p.m. Come and renew your commitment to live your marriage in holiness in a Pontifical Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote. Family and friends are invited to share in t...

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Meet the Catholic Chaplain to the Washington Nationals

Posted on October 23, 2019 in: News

By Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Oct 22, 2019 (CNA).- A professional baseball clubhouse might not be considered a particularly religious place today, but one chaplain says the Catholic priesthood is needed—and desired—as much as ever there. “When I walk in the [clubhouse], they kind of light up a little bit,” Monsignor Stephen Rossetti, a chaplain to the Washington Nati...

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Treasures of the Church

Posted on October 17, 2019 in: News, ProLife, Disability Partnership

Often times hidden, they can be found in the most unexpected places By Wayne Gignac Saint Lawrence, a deacon under Pope Sixtus II during the reign of the Emperor Valerian, was given three days by the Roman Prefect to bring to the imperial palace the treasures of the Church. Quickly Lawrence sold off all the vessels and distributed the money to the widows, the sick and the poor. After three ...

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Your Guide to Church Bazaars and Craft Fairs

Posted on October 16, 2019 in: News

Use the Handy List Below to See Where All the Best Church Bazaars and Craft Fairs are Being Held Throughout the Diocese. You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours. October 26 Annual Fair/Tag/Bake Sale Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Quaker Hill 9am -2pm Fresh Polish babka and cinnamon bread, jewelry, books/records/DVDs, plants, huge hall of whit...

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In Case You Missed It: Are We Good Stewards of God’s Creation?

Posted on October 12, 2019 in: News, Events

Environmental Awareness Evening October 23, 2019, 6:30-8:00 pm Sacred Heart Church Hall, Norwichtown Are we good stewards of God’s Creation? How is God challenging us to take care of the planet? What does catholic social teaching ask of us today? What can we do to reduce our carbon footprint? How do we recycle effectively? Come explore ...

The Final Word? Trust Me, Men… It’s Not Us!

Posted on October 09, 2019 in: News, Events

By Mark C. McCann Recently, I attended a series of Christian talks on the “Gifts of the Holy Spirit” given at a local Protestant church. I thought it would be good to understand more clearly the evangelical point of view on the subject of gifts and how it compared to Catholic teaching. As I listened to the speaker offer his opinions on the subject, I was called to consider the Spiri...

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Annual Blue Mass Draws Police From Many Departments

Posted on October 02, 2019 in: News

Monsignor Robert J. Romano Video Homily By Ryan Blessing Photos by Annette Hanrahan The Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Romano was at Ground Zero in New York City on a daily basis, ministering to the needs of police off...

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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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Watch the 2026 Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession

Posted on June 07, 2026 in: News

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Watch the 2026 Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession

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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