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Holy Hour to Pray for Those to be Ordained to the Priesthood

Posted on June 11, 2024 in: Vocations

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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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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Annual Report Finds There Are ‘Not Enough’ Deacons Being Ordained in the U.S.

Posted on June 24, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Annual Report Finds There Are ‘Not Enough’ Deacons Being Ordained in the U.S.

The number of ordinations of permanent deacons in the United States has decreased by nearly 200 from 2023 to 2024, according to a recent survey. The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University published the survey results in its 2025 report “A Portrait of the Permanent Diaconate in 2024.” According to the report, 587 men were ordained to the permanent diaconate in 2023, but in 2024, the number fell to 393. The report was created in collaboration with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (US...

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