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Live Streaming Information for Mass of Ordination of Reverend Mr. Michael Bovino

Posted on June 24, 2020 in: Events, Vocations

The Mass of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood of Reverend Mr. Michael Bovino will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. Attendance at the cathedral is by invitation only. The Mass will be live streamed so that all may experience this joyous m...

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Norwich, Priest, Catholic

A Seminarian Reflection: Dharen Manuel Brochero Garavito

Posted on June 20, 2020 in: Vocations

By Manuel Brochero Garavito 1 st Theology, Mount Saint Mary Seminary I LOVE JESUS! These words bring me back to the moment I realized how much I love Jesus. It reminds me of a story Father Richard Ricard, pastor of my home parish, Blessed Sacrament in Rockville-Tolland, said in one of his homi...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on June 10, 2020 in: News, Vocations

The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D. D., Bishop of Norwich, has made the following clergy and diocesan appointments in the Diocese of Norwich Reverend George Busto, from Hospital Chaplain, Middlesex Memorial Hospital, Middletown, with Residence at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Middleto...

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Relationship with God: Providing a Critical Piece to a Successful Life

Posted on May 18, 2020 in: News, Vocations

As Father Steve Gulino finishes hearing several confessions, the altar is prepared and the congregation files in. As the seats are filled, volunteers are assigned the readings and the responsorial psalm. Holy Mass is set to begin. This image might represent the celebration of Mass in any of...

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Norwich, Catholic

Vocations Corner: A Seminarian Reflection by Mr. Jacob Ramos

Posted on May 13, 2020 in: Reflections, Vocations

As we all continue carrying on the directives given to us as a country trying to fight off this invisible enemy, COVID-19, I take this opportunity to let you know how the seminarians are doing. Below is a reflection from Jacob Ramos, who is finishing his second year of theology and next year is look...

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Vocations, Norwich, Catholic

Holy Hour for Vocations- Live-streamed from the Cathedral

Posted on May 05, 2020 in: News, Vocations

Join Bishop Michael R. Cote, Thursday, May 14th, 6 pm, as we pray for Vocations. In keeping with the social distancing directives, this Holy Hour will be Livestreamed from the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. Our prayer is for men to answer the call to be in...

Seminarian Ordained to Diaconate

Posted on April 23, 2020 in: Vocations

Seminarian Lawrence Barile was ordained a transitional deacon on Wednesday, April 15th. The ordination took place at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, MA. Bishop Robert F. Hennessy, Auxilliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston presided. Here is a Reflection that...

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Virtual Holy Hour for Vocations-TONIGHT at 6pm

Posted on April 22, 2020 in: Events, Vocations

Join us TONIGHT, April 23, 6 pm, as we Livestream the Holy Hour for Vocations from St. Bridget of Kildare - Moodus, CT. Our prayer is for men to answer the call to be instruments of God’s grace as priests and for women to answer the call to consecrated life. Livestream can ...

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Vocations Corner: A Seminarian Reflection

Posted on April 16, 2020 in: Reflections, Vocations

This month, Larry Barile presents us with a brief look at his journey as he prepares to be called to ordination as a Transitional Deacon. Please keep Larry in your prayers, Larry was ordained a transitional deacon, April 15, 2020 at Pope John XXIII National Seminary where he is presently in h...

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Vocations, Norwich, Catholic

CANCELLED: Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations-March 19th

Posted on March 17, 2020 in: Vocations, Canceled Events

This Holy Hour is cancelled as a precaution to halt the spread of the Coronavirus. Join us March 19, 6 pm. at St. Joseph Church, Chester as we pray for men to answer the call to be instruments of God’s grace as priests and for women to answer the call to consecrated life. ...

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A Life of Faith and Service

Posted on December 20, 2024 in: Vocations

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Bishop Emeritus Michael R. Cote has led a life defined by unwavering faith, dedication, and service to the Catholic Church. Born in Sanford, Maine, on June 19, 1949, he was raised in a family deeply rooted in Catholic values. His parents, Paul and Margaret Alma (Trottier) Cote, greatly influenced his early formation, but as Bishop Cote recalls, it was Sister Celeste, his second-grade teacher, who said, “‘Michael, you will play the role of a priest in the school play’” that planted a seed that would later take root. During his college years he began t...

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A New Mission: Full-Time Focus on Vocations for the Diocese

Posted on January 09, 2025 in: Vocations

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A New Mission: Full-Time Focus on Vocations for the Diocese

The archbishop has asked that you take on the role of director for vocations for the Diocese of Norwich. A Surprising New Role This was not how I imagined my day beginning on the morning of Oct. 22, 2024, the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II. I had just finished morning Mass at St. Michael in Pawcatuck and was updating Father Perkins about my schedule for the day. As I finished, he delivered this request from Archbishop Coyne, which caught me by surprise. The Archbishop’s Vision The archbishop had met with the priests of the diocese earlier in the month....

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To Jesus Through Mary — A Marian Discernment Retreat

Posted on December 30, 2024 in: Events, Vocations

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To Jesus Through Mary A Marian Discernment Retreat February 7-9, 2025 OPPORTUNITY FOR: Daily Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation Prayer with the Sisters Silent prayer Marian conferences on discernment Recreation with the Sisters JOIN US AS WE DIVE DEEPER INTO DISCERNMENT IN UNION WITH OUR BLESSED MOTHER. MAY HER FIAT GUIDE YOURS! For single women ages 18-33 discerning religious life Friday, February 7th at 6:30 PM - Sunday, February 9th at 10:00 AM Register by January 20th: https://sistersofcharity.com/discernment-retreat/ F...

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