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Vocations Corner

Posted on October 10, 2019 in: Vocations

Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations Signs of fall’s arrival are popping up everywhere. The leaves are changing colors and cooler air has arrived. Before we know it, we’ll prepare to cook a turkey with all the fixings as we visit our relatives and give thank...

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Vocations, Norwich, Catholic

Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations

Posted on September 11, 2019 in: Events, Vocations

Join us at St. Francis Church in Lebanon at 6pm on September 19, 2019 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. St. Francis Church 67 West Town Street Lebanon, 0624...

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In Memoriam - Sister Mary Rita Clare Hoffner

Posted on September 03, 2019 in: Vocations

Sister Mary Rita Clare Hoffner, 91, a Sister of Mercy, died on August 17, 2019 at St. Mary Home in West Hartford after a brief illness. Born of the late William and Olivine (Gardner) Hoffner in Manchester, CT she was also raised there. After graduating high school, Rita became a Sister of Mercy o...

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Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to be Beatified

Posted on August 20, 2019 in: News, Vocations

Archbishop Fulton Sheen, beloved American television catechist in the 1950s and 60s, has moved closer to becoming a saint. On July 12, Pope Francis approved a miracle attributed to the Archbishop, making his beatification possible. The Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints promulgated the de...

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Archbishop Sheen, beatification, miracle

Vocations Corner

Posted on August 14, 2019 in: Vocations

Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations In memory and honor of Monsignor Thomas R. Bride, who went home to his heavenly reward on June 26, please offer one Hail Mary, one Our Father and one Glory Be, in thanksgiving for his dedication to the priesthood and especially for s...

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Vocations, Norwich, Priests

Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations - August 8th at 6pm in Stafford Springs, CT

Posted on July 30, 2019 in: Events, Vocations

Join us at St. Edward's Church in Stafford Springs at 6pm on August 8, 2019 as we pray for men to answer the call to be instruments of God’s grace as priests of Jesus Christ. St Edward's Church 6 Benton St, Stafford Springs, CT 06076

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Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations - July 18th at 6pm in Mystic, CT

Posted on July 09, 2019 in: Events, Vocations

Join us at St Patrick Church in Mystic at 6pm on July 18, 2019 as we pray for men to answer the call to be instruments of God’s grace as priests of Jesus Christ. St. Patrick Church 32 E Main St. Mystic, CT 06355

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Vocations, Prayer, Holy Hour, Mystic

Father Michael Castiblanco Ordained to the Priesthood

Posted on June 30, 2019 in: News, Vocations

A celebration of the ordination to the priesthood of Reverend Michael Castiblanco for service as a priest in the Diocese of Norwich took place June 29, 2019. The Ritual Mass for the Conferral of Holy Orders took place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, with the Most Reverend Mi...

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Norwich, Castiblanco, Priest, Connecticut, Ordination, Columbia

Monsignor Thomas R. Bride -- February 23, 1940 – June 26, 2019

Posted on June 27, 2019 in: News, Vocations

Reverend Monsignor Thomas R. Bride February 23, 1940 – June 26, 2019 Norwich – Reverend Monsignor Thomas R. Bride PA, KCHS, of the Diocese of Norwich, was called to eternal rest with the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Monsignor Bride faithfully served the parishioners...

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Who Are the New Priests of 2019

Posted on June 24, 2019 in: News, Vocations

Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations The Catholic News Agency recently published an article written by Mary Farrow entitled “Who Are the New Priests of 2019”. Below are excerpts which give you a good picture of what is going on in the hearts and minds of the young...

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