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A Vocation Within a Vocation

Posted on April 04, 2026 in: Vocations

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Bishop Reidy’s 2026 Easter Pastoral Letter

Posted on April 02, 2026 in: News, Vocations

Easter Pastoral 2026 In his 2026 Easter Pastoral, Bishop Richard F. Reidy reflects on the hope, peace, and joy of the Resurrection, reminding the faithful that Christ’s victory over sin and death remains the foundation of our hope in every trial. Bishop Richard F. Reidy’s Easter ...

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Discerning Religious Life? Women’s Discernment Retreat in Baltic

Posted on April 02, 2026 in: Vocations

The Mystery of Religious Life April 17–19 | Motherhouse, Baltic, CT Have you felt God calling you to something more? Are you a single woman, age 17–35, discerning the consecrated life? Then come and discover The Mystery of Religious Life. Take the next step on your discernm...

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In Memoriam Rev. Victor Chaker (1934–2026)

Posted on February 05, 2026 in: News, Vocations

The Diocese of Norwich mourns the passing of Rev. Victor Chaker, who died on February 3, 2026, at Bayview Nursing Home in Waterford, Connecticut, at the age of 91. Born September 15, 1934, in Port Said, Egypt, Father Chaker pursued advanced studies in science and engineering before answering God&rsq...

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Save the Date: Annual Priests’ Dinner

Posted on January 29, 2026 in: Events, Vocations

Save the Date: Annual Priests’ Dinner Join us for the Annual Priests’ Dinner on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Mount Sacred Heart in Hamden. Vespers begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Love of Christ Impels Us: Shepherding Voca...

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“I Will Give You Shepherds”- Understanding Priestly Formation Today

Posted on January 08, 2026 in: Vocations

When the Lord first called me to the priesthood, I had no idea how one got ready. I knew that priests studied at a seminary, but I had no concept of what that would entail. Only through searching the internet did I first learn what priestly preparation looked like. One of the most important docum...

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Faith, Friendship, and Forever: UConn Missionaries Discern Vocation Together

Posted on December 16, 2025 in: Vocations

Ethan and Julie Roberts are two of the FOCUS missionaries at UConn, bringing students on campus to Christ through evangelization, outreach, and discipleship. In August, they united in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. I recently sat down with them to discuss their discernment of their vocation to mar...

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Marian Discernment Retreat for Young Women

Posted on October 23, 2025 in: Vocations

The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church invite young women to a Marian Discernment Retreat at their Motherhouse in Baltic from October 31 to November 2, 2025. This peaceful weekend retreat offers participants an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life a...

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“Come & See” Retreat for Young Women

Posted on October 14, 2025 in: Vocations

HIGGANUM, Conn.— For all young women discerning a possible call to religious life, the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus invite you to a Come & See Retreat, taking place November 7–9, 2025, at Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum. This special weekend retre...

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Why Celibacy?

Posted on July 28, 2025 in: Vocations

Understanding the Spiritual and Practical Purpose of Priestly Celibacy Once in a while, a well-meaning parishioner will suggest to me, “Father, don’t you think we would have more priests if we eliminated the requirement for priestly celibacy?” I very much understand the idea beh...

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A Vocation Within a Vocation

Posted on April 04, 2026 in: Vocations

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Sometimes, as I go around the diocese talking about the four vocations to which everyone is called (marriage, the generous single life, consecrated/religious life, priesthood), a well-meaning person will stop me after Mass and say something like, “Father, I hear what you are saying, but I have always felt that I had a vocation to be a nurse. From the time that I was little, I knew that God wanted me to do this. Isn’t that my vocation?” Yes. And no. It might be your vocation. But it is not your Vocation. The Four Primary Vocations A vocation is a call...

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