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The Camino de Santiago: A Pilgrimage to the Apostle St. James

Posted on January 26, 2023 in: Vocations

I had first heard of the Camino de Santiago while studying Spanish as an undergraduate at the University of Connecticut. I learned about the exchange of cultures, ideas and material goods along this historical route starting from southern France to northwestern Spain. While in Spain for a semeste...

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Faithful from Around the Diocese Gather to Honor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Posted on January 14, 2023 in: News, Vocations

Led by the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. , priests, deacons, religious, and laypeople from around the Diocese of Norwich gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick to honor the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. View Bishop Cote's remarks below.

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The Chair: A Conversation with Bishop Cote

Posted on December 28, 2022 in: News, Vocations

Bishop Michael R. Cote was born in Sanford, ME. He first attended Our Lady of Lourdes Seminary in Cassadaga, NY, then went to Assumption College in Worcester, MA, later graduated from St. Mary's Seminary College in Baltimore, MD, where he received a Bachelor of Philosophy. Bishop Cote was ordain...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on December 20, 2022 in: 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 Reverend Kevin Reilly, Diocesan Director of Vocations, while continuing as Pastor of Saint Patrick Church, Mystic. Eff...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on December 15, 2022 in: News, Vocations

December 12, 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 Douglas Hoffman, Director of Permanent Deacon Personnel. Effective: December 6, 2022. Reverend Roy Parayi...

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In Memoriam - Sr. Anita Paul, DHS

Posted on November 30, 2022 in: News, Vocations

1930 – 2022 Sr. Anita Paul, DHS, 92, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on November 23, 2022 at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT. Born on December 31, 1930, in Washington, VT, the daughter of the late Felix and Antoinette (Roberge) Paul, Sr. Anita entered religious...

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The Priest and the Eucharistic Meal - Hope & Faith Video Series

Posted on November 16, 2022 in: Vocations, FaithSparks, Eucharistic Revival

This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, coordinator of Catholic Family Services, speaks on the role of the priest at the Eucharistic meal. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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In Memoriam: Sr. Mary Alice Kline, RSM

Posted on November 07, 2022 in: News, Vocations

Sister Mary Alice Kline, RSM, died peacefully on Baggot Street, Saint Mary Home, West Hartford, on Wednesday, October 26th. Born in Washington, D.C. on March 26, 1934, she was a Sister of Mercy for 69 years, she served in ministries throughout CT. Sister Mary Alice earned a Bachelor’s degre...

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Bringing Christ to the Infirm

Posted on November 07, 2022 in: Reflections, Vocations

When my wife was an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Mass, she would also bring Holy Communion to residents at our local convalescent home. Often, she would tell me stories about the people there and how they loved having someone visit them and bring them our Lord....

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Catholic Knights Templar Meet In Griswold

Posted on October 22, 2022 in: News, Vocations

The first meeting of the Northeast Commandery of the Catholic Knights Templar took place on October 14-16, at the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Griswold. The Catholic Knights Templar is a private, international association of faithful men and women established in accordance with ...

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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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Diocesan Vocation Prayer

Posted on December 05, 2024 in: News, Vocations

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Heavenly Father, Through all generations, You have chosen men to serve You by sharing in the Holy Priesthood of Christ, Your Son. We beg You to call men from our diocese to serve as priests at the altar, and to send Your Holy Spirit to help them discern Your call. Give them understanding to know Your will and courage to follow it. Pour out, too, Your grace upon women from our parishes to serve You in religious life, formed after the model of our Blessed Mother. We ask this through our eternal High Priest and King, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. &nbs...

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