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Celebrating a New Chapter: Reverend Monsignor Kevin Randall Appointed as Apostolic Nuncio to Bangladesh

Posted on August 17, 2023 in: News, Vocations

Reverend Monsignor Kevin Randall has been appointed as the Apostolic Nuncio (Papal Ambassador) to Bangladesh by our Holy Father Pope Francis. The appointment was made public by the Vatican on Sunday, August 13. Born on May 6, 1966, in New London, he was ordained a priest on July 25, 1992, and is inc...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on August 09, 2023 in: News, Vocations

December 20, 2022 The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D. D., Bishop of Norwich, has made the following clergy and diocesan appointment in the Diocese of Norwich Deacon Joseph Delaney, Newly Ordained Permanent Deacon to Saint James Church, Danielson and Educational Chaplaincy. Effec...

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Come Pray For Vocations

Posted on August 07, 2023 in: Vocations

Join us each month to pray a Eucharistic Holy Hour for vocations led by Bishop Cote. These hours of adoration are a wonderful opportunity to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, to pray for our seminarians, and for our priests and religious already serving our diocese. 2023 Au...

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CT Catholic Men's Conference Offers Fellowship, renewal of Spirits and Inspiration

Posted on July 20, 2023 in: Events, Vocations

Each year, the Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference offers Catholic men from every corner of Connecticut the opportunity to come together in fellowship, to be renewed in our spirits, and to be inspired to become the men of faith Christ has called us to be. This year on Saturday, Sept. 23, ...

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'Profound Transformation' - Bishop Ordains Five Permanent Deacons

Posted on July 08, 2023 in: News, Vocations

In service to the Church On July 8 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, five men were ordained to the order of the permanent diaconate. Bishop Michael R. Cote, D.D. welcomed candidates Mr. Joseph Delaney, Mr. Mark Desrosiers, Mr. Christopher Hammond, Mr. David Imhof and Mr. Ronald Krystof...

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Priests Celebrate Ordination Milestones

Posted on July 07, 2023 in: Vocations

Editor's Note: The article and picture below slipped through the cracks when the details of the Chrism Mass were published during Holy Week. We apologize for the delay. Priests, deacons, and faithful communicants from throughout the diocese gathered for the annual Chrism Mass, which took plac...

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They Come to Serve: Permanent Diaconate Ordination is July 8

Posted on June 29, 2023 in: Events, Vocations

A momentous celebrations of faith and service, the Permanent Diaconate Ordination, will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. The Permanent Diaconate Ordination will be celebrated July 8, 2023, at 10:30 am. Witness the culmination of years of formation and discernment as five ded...

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Diakonia: Preaching the Word of God

Posted on June 28, 2023 in: Reflections, Vocations

Over the years sitting in the pews, I have heard some wonderful homilies, and on occasion some not so wonderful. Now that I have the honor of preaching as a Deacon at Mass, I try my best to break open the Scriptures and let the Holy Spirit guide me in nourishing God’s people. I am in no way...

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June 16: World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests

Posted on June 12, 2023 in: Vocations

On June 16, the Catholic Church observes the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. Established by Saint John Paul II in 2002, this celebration occurs annually on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On this day, priests are encouraged to reflect on the dignity of their vocati...

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'Servants of All:' Three Ordained to the Diaconate in Mass

Posted on June 04, 2023 in: News, Vocations

Three young men received the Sacrament of Holy Orders as part of the Ordination to the Diaconate Mass which took place Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. "We gather to witness the ordination of Julian Cuervo, Eric Hosmer, and Alex Pandolfe for Diakonia, that i...

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The Annual Convocation for Priests in the Diocese of Norwich - Dec. 2-4

Posted on November 25, 2024 in: Vocations

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The Annual Convocation for Priests in the Diocese of Norwich - Dec. 2-4

42nd Annual Convocation For the Priests in the Diocese of Norwich The Annual Convocation for Priests will be held December 2-4, 2024. It is an important event for the priests of the Diocese of Norwich who come together for spiritual renewal and continuing education/formation. This year we celebrate the 42nd year of gathering as a presbyterate for the Convocation.

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In Memoriam - Sr. Marie Gertrude Laliberté, DHS

Posted on November 08, 2024 in: News, Vocations

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In Memoriam - Sr. Marie Gertrude Laliberté, DHS

Sr. Marie Gertrude Laliberté, DHS September 14, 1927 ~ October 31, 2024 Sr. Marie Gertrude Laliberté, 97, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT. Born in Upton, Quebec, Canada on September 14, 1927, Marie Pierrette Germaine was the 5th of 11 children of Raoul and Maria (Coté) Laliberté. The family immigrated to Connecticut in 1929. She entered religious life in 1947 and made her religious profession in August of 1948, taking the name Sr. Marie Gertrude. This name w...

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