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Banns of Ordination

Posted on June 11, 2024 in: Vocations

Banns of Ordination The following deacons will be ordained to the Order of Priesthood on Saturday, June 29, 2024: Reverend Mr. Eric Carl Hosmer Reverend Mr. Julian Felipe Cuervo Lozada Reverend Mr. Alexander James Pandolfe Should you know of any reason why these men should not be ordaine...

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Banns of Ordination

Posted on June 05, 2024 in: Vocations

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Banns of Ordination

Posted on May 28, 2024 in: Vocations

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New Survey of Men Being Ordained to the Priesthood Underscores the Significant Influence of Parents on Children’s Vocational Discernment

Posted on April 16, 2024 in: News, Vocations

“Mothers and fathers, united in marriage, are the first witnesses to love for their children. It is within the family that children are taught the faith, learn the meaning of love, and grow in virtue. This year’s study of ordinands underscores the fundamental role that families, in parti...

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Sacred Oils, Sacred Vows - Chrism Mass 2024

Posted on March 26, 2024 in: News, Vocations

"May your holy oil, O Lord, be blessed by You, for our sake" The annual Chrism Mass took place Tuesday morning, March 26th, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, continuing the celebration of Holy Week leading up to Easter. The Most Rev. Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bi...

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The Annual Convocation for Priests in the Diocese of Norwich - Dec. 4-6

Posted on November 30, 2023 in: Events, Vocations

41st Annual Convocation For the Priests in the Diocese of Norwich The Annual Convocation for Priests will be held December 4-6, 2023. It is an important event for the priests of the Diocese of Norwich who come together with Bishop Cote for spiritual renewal and continuing education/forma...

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Welcoming the Stranger: Archbishop Kevin S. Randall Embraces Diversity, Service in Bangladesh as Church's new Apostolic Nuncio

Posted on November 21, 2023 in: News, Vocations

Archbishop Kevin S. Randall had the opportunity recently to celebrate Mass with members of Connecticut’s Bangladeshi community, a tight-knit group of about 600 worshipers based in Manchester. A well-traveled man who has served in Roman Catholic diplomatic posts on four continents, Arc...

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U.S. Bishops Affirm Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Paulist Priest

Posted on November 16, 2023 in: News, Vocations

At their annual November Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of the Servant of God Isaac Thomas Hecker. BALTIMORE - At their annual November Plenary Assembly, the bishops of t...

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Rest in Peace- Deacon Anthony Dombkowski

Posted on November 13, 2023 in: News, Vocations

Deacon Anthony Dombkowski Deacon Anthony Dombkowski, a Permanent Deacon of the Diocese of Norwich, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Obituary and arrangements are below. Griswold- Anthony Dombkowski of 163 Geer Road, Griswold died on November 12, 2023 after a y...

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Episcopal Ordination of Archbishop Kevin Randall: Video and Pictures

Posted on November 05, 2023 in: News, Vocations

The motto Sub Umbra Crucis, or “Under the Shadow of the Cross,” underscored the special and holy gathering Nov. 4, 2023 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich to celebrate the Episcopal ordination of The Most Rev. Kevin S. Randall to Titular Archbishop of Glenndalocha and Apostolic N...

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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

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

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 Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was vicar general. Pope Francis appointed Reidy as Sixth Bishop of Norwich in February. Click here to see a photo gallery of the Ordination Click here for more information about Bishop Reidy Video of the compl...

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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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Bishop Reidy Welcomes Pope Leo XIV with Prayer and Gratitude

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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

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

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 regularly scheduled daily liturgy with organ accompaniment, the timing made it anything but ordinary. With the election of the first American pope and the recent ordination of their new bishop, those gathered were united in prayer and gratitude. In his homily, Bishop Reidy reflected o...

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How is a New Pope Chosen?

Posted on May 05, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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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 cardinals hold a series of meetings at the Vatican called general congregations. They discuss the needs and the challenges facing the Catholic Church globally. They will also prepare for the upcoming papal election, called a conclave. Decisions that only the pope can make, such a...

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