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Diocesan Women’s Conference Speaker Challenges Women to Live by the Grace of ‘Yes’

Posted on May 18, 2019 in: News

By Mary-Jo McLaughlin “God is the one who makes our to-do list when we live by the grace of ‘yes,’” author, blogger and international speaker Lisa Hendey said during her keynote speech at the ninth annual Norwich Diocesan Women’s Conference at Mercy High School in Mi...

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Hope Lives Here Spring Walkathon & Music Festival is May 21

Posted on May 18, 2019 in: News, Events

The Hope Lives Here Spring Walkathon & Music Festival will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. May 21 at Norwich Free Academy. Students from NFA Project Outreach, in an effort to raise awareness about homelessness, will hold a fundraiser, walkathon and music festival at Norwich Free Academy's Slater Building. Join them to see how many laps you can make while you collect stamps and earn ...

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Diocese Schools Shine at Connecticut Invention Convention

Posted on May 17, 2019 in: News, School News

By Ryan Blessing Students from St. Patrick Cathedral School in Norwich and St. John Paul II School in Middletown were among the participants at the 36th annual Connecticut Invention Convention state finals. The day-long showcase of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) took place May 4...

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Memorial Day Cemetery Mass in Taftville, CT - May 27, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.

Posted on May 16, 2019 in: News, Events

In Sacred Heart Cemetery, Harland Road, Taftville, Reverend Christopher Zmuda will celebrate this Mass at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2019. 260 Harland Rd, Norwich, CT 06360 Get Directions >> In case of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Ta...

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Memorial Day Cemetery Mass in Norwich, CT - May 27, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.

Posted on May 16, 2019 in: News, Events

In Saint Joseph Cemetery, Boswell Avenue, Norwich, the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich will celebrate Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather this Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of St. Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich. ...

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ACTION ALERT-on H.B. 7070

Posted on May 14, 2019 in: News

ACTION ALERT Dear Catholic Legislative Network Member, Please Urge Your State Senator and Representative to Vote "NO" on H.B. 7070 "An Act Concerning Deceptive Advertising Practices of Limited Services Pregnancy Centers". Click on the link below or at the end of this email to send them an email. You may edit the pre-written email. Once you enter your address the system wi...

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ACA Ministry Fair Welcomes Donors

Posted on May 14, 2019 in: News, Events, ACA

By Mary Ellen Mahoney The Red Lion Hotel in Cromwell was the site of this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal Ministry Fair on Sunday, April 7. Twenty-two of the ministries of the Diocese of Norwich were represented by their directors and staff who manned booths showcasing the good works being ...

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St. Vincent de Paul Place volunteers clean up Norwich streets

Posted on May 13, 2019 in: News

On April 27, an ambitious group of 25 volunteers with St. Vincent de Paul Place spent two hours cleaning the streets around Cliff, Oak, Park and Roath Streets in Norwich. Three large trucks and a trailer were filled to the brim with old mattresses, furniture and debris which topped our bigge...

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May Crowning Reminds Us to Honor Our Heavenly Mother All Year

Posted on May 12, 2019 in: News

May Crowning May is the month of Mary. It is also the month we celebrate Mother’s Day. This year Mother's Day was extra special as the First Holy Communion class of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Baltic participated in the Crowning of the Virgin Mary statue&...

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Pope Francis Issues Global Standards Addressing the Evil of Sexual Abuse

Posted on May 09, 2019 in: News

Pope Francis has issued new Vatican laws on how Catholic clergy around the world will handle reported cases of sexual abuse. The new rules, released May 9, are the result of a February summit on sex abuse, in which heads of bishops’ conferences from around the world met at the Vatican. The new papal document, called a "motu proprio," applies mandatory new procedures for all C...

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Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry Seeking Basket Donations

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The Diocese of Norwich's Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry is currently collecting donations of baskets and is inviting the community to help. Donations may include picnic baskets, wicker baskets, or laundry baskets. Individuals who have baskets they no longer need are encouraged to consider donating them. Baskets may be dropped off at either of the following locations: Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry 331 Main Street, 2nd Floor Norwich, CT 06360 Diocese of Norwich Chancery 201 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360 For more information or question...

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Posted on August 13, 2026 in: News, Outreach to Haiti

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Announcement of Position Opening Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti The Diocese of Norwich seeks a full-time Executive Director for Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti. Mission As an expression of our Catholic Faith, Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti, a sponsored ministry of the Diocese of Norwich, is committed to serving the people of Haiti in the spirit and values of the Gospel. While providing sacramental and spiritual support, this ministry offers education, health care, and other services to Haitians in need. Overview of Responsibilities The Exe...

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