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A Moment of Grace: Bishop Reidy’s Mass of Thanksgiving Following the Election of Pope Leo XIV

Posted on May 09, 2025 in: News, Vocations

On Friday, May 9—just one day after the election of Pope Leo XIV and ten days after his ordination as the sixth Bishop of Norwich—the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy quietly marked the occasion with a noon Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. Though it was a regularl...

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Bishop Reidy Welcomes Pope Leo XIV with Prayer and Gratitude

Posted on May 08, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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How is a New Pope Chosen?

Posted on May 05, 2025 in: News, Vocations

When a pope dies or resigns, the governance of the Catholic Church passes to the College of Cardinals. Cardinals are bishops and Vatican officials from all over the world, personally chosen by the pope, recognizable by their distinctive red vestments. Following a vacancy in the papacy, the ...

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Photos & Video: The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy Ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

Posted on May 01, 2025 in: News, Vocations

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy was ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich, Connecticut at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The gathering filled the cathedral for the Mass of Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Reidy, who comes to Norwich from the Diocese of Worc...

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Watch the Ordination & Installation of Our Next Bishop

Posted on April 24, 2025 in: News, Vocations

Watch Tuesday’s Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Monsignor Richard F. Reidy as He Becomes the Sixth Shepherd for the Diocese of Norwich Be a witness to history and a moment of grace Parishes, Catholic schools, and individuals across the Diocese of Norwich—and beyond—a...

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Celebrating Our Faithful Servants: Priestly Jubilees of 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 in: News, Vocations

With gratitude and joy, the Diocese of Norwich extends heartfelt congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of their ordination to the sacred priesthood in 2025. These dedicated men have faithfully answered God’s call, each offering years of de...

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Watch the 2025 Chrism Mass and Homily by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne

Posted on April 16, 2025 in: News, Vocations, Lent

The 2025 Chrism Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, April 16th, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Norwich, presided over the sacred liturgy, which marks a highlight of Holy Week. This special Mass featured th...

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Faithful Invited to Witness a Joyous Moment in Diocesan History — Parish Tickets and Livestream Offered

Posted on April 09, 2025 in: News, Vocations

The Diocese of Norwich joyfully awaits the ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Richard F. Reidy as the sixth bishop of Norwich, to be held on Tuesday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. Due to the limited capacity of the Cathedral, each parish in the dioces...

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The Hidden Vocation: The Generous Single Life

Posted on March 13, 2025 in: Vocations

Everyone has a God-given vocation. Yet, not everyone realizes their calling. When the Lord created you, He envisioned a beautiful path for your life—a way for you to bring His love into the world and serve Him in building up His Church. For many, this vocation is marriage. For a few, it is ...

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Prayers for Priests and Deacons

Posted on February 12, 2025 in: Vocations

Monthly calendar helps people develop ongoing prayers for men who answer God’s call. Anna Maria Dias calls herself a “prayer warrior” and welcomes others to join her. For the past 10 years, she has designed prayer calendars which includes the names of priests ...

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In Memoriam Rev. Victor Chaker (1934–2026)

Posted on February 05, 2026 in: News, Vocations

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In Memoriam Rev. Victor Chaker (1934–2026)

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’s call to the priesthood later in life. Father Chaker studied at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Norwich on May 31, 2003, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. He served the faithful of St. Mary Parish in C...

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