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 Nuncio to Bangladesh. “The cross is for us inevitable,” Archbishop Randall said in his remarks following his ordination, “But bearing it brings us our salvation.” The Most Reverend Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, con...

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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 years-long struggle with Parkinson's disease.   Anthony was born on February 24, 1938 and was a lifelong resident of Griswold Connecticut. He attended Griswold High School and later proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a pipefitter and we...

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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, Archbishop Randall, the Church’s newly-named Apostolic Nuncio to Bangladesh,c “We’re a country of immigrants and it takes different forms at different times. It’s interesting to see what attracts them,” the New London native said several weeks before...

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      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 the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of the Servant of God Isaac Thomas Hecker. Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki of Milwaukee, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affair...

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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/formation.   Bishop Cote emphasized the importance of this annual gathering in his letter inviting each priest to the Convocation, “Your presence and commitment to this time together is important to me.  This year we celebrate the 41st year of gathering as a presbyt...

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