Deacon Francis J. Bachand, 96, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Colonial Health and Rehabilitation. He was the beloved husband of the late Edna (Millovitsch) Bachand, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Norwich, he was the son of the late Ernest and Cora ...

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September 3, 2024 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I am writing to share some important news with you. The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has graciously accepted my letter of resignation, which I submitted on the occasion of my 75th birthday on June 19, 2024, in accordance with the norms of...

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Anyone preparing for ministry should spend time with the Bible, prayer books and theology tomes of course, but Pope Francis insists that reading literature and poetry also are essential for spiritual maturity. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Every Christian, but especially seminarians, should set aside the...

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Msgr. Archambault’s and Father Introvigne’s Journey of Faith   Father Ray Introvigne celebrated his 60th anniversary of ordination this year and Msgr. Henry Archambault his 65th anniversary. They are seen here at a celebration last year for Father Ray’s 90th birthday...

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On June 29, 2024, the Diocese of Norwich celebrated the ordination of three young men to the priesthood, marking a joyous event for the community. “You bring with you many gifts granted to you by God in His goodness,” said The Most Rev. Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, to deacons E...

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July 1, 2024 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 Henry Agudelo, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Brendan the Navigator Parish-Saint Joseph Church and Saint Mary Star of the ...

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You are cordially invited to attend the Celebration of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Reverend Eric Carl Hosmer Reverend Julian Felipe Cuervo-Lozada Reverend Alexander James Pandolfe for Service as Priests of the Diocese of Norwich The Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apo...

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  The Catholic community joins together in mourning the loss of Bishop Daniel Patrick Reilly, the revered fourth bishop of Worcester and third bishop of Norwich. At the age of 96, Bishop Reilly passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m. on June 18. His dedication to the Church and his faithful serv...

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June 19, 2024 -- Worcester --  Bishop Daniel Patrick Reilly, 96, the fourth bishop of Worcester, passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m. last night, June 18. Bishop Reilly, one of nine children, was born in Providence, Rhode Island on May 12, 1928, son of Francis E. and Mary A. (Bur...

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All are welcome to join in thanksgiving for Rev. Mr. Eric Hosmer, Rev. Mr. Julian Cuervo-Lozada, and Rev. Mr. Alex Pandolfe, who are to be ordained as priests of the Diocese of Norwich and to pray for an increase in vocations.          Holy Hour Friday, June...

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