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The Rite of Religious Profession

Posted on September 05, 2020 in: Vocations

"Do not forget that when the Lord calls, He also provides the necessary strength and grace to answer His call." -- Pope Saint John Paul II On August 19, the chapel at Holy Family Motherhouse in Baltic was the place of this wondrous moment for two young women inv...

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Vocations Corner: A Seminarian Reflection

Posted on August 13, 2020 in: Vocations

Now it is a pleasure to introduce to you one of our seminarians who joined us from Medellin, Colombia, several years ago. It’s been a long road for Ruben Dario Garcia Sanchez, yet he continues to work toward one day being a priest of God, ready to serve the Diocese of Norwich. Fathe...

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Holy Hour for Vocations

Posted on August 11, 2020 in: Events, Vocations

Join us at Saint Sebastian Church, Middletown on August 13, at 6 p.m. 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. If you can't make this one please consider joining us at a future Hol...

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Gallery & Video: Father Michael Bovino Ordained to the Priesthood

Posted on July 01, 2020 in: News, Vocations

A celebration of the ordination to the priesthood of Reverend Michael Bovino for service as a priest in the Diocese of Norwich took place June 27, 2020. The Ritual Mass for the Conferral of Holy Orders took place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, with the Most Reverend Michael R. C...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on June 29, 2020 in: News, Vocations

June 29, 2020 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 Michael Bovino, Newly Ordained, Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. Effective: July 16, 2020...

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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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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 the parishes within the Diocese of Norwich, though this Mass is not being celebrated in one of thos...

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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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