Joint Statement on Violence Against Pro-Life Organizations Due to Pending Supreme Court Decision   The Connecticut Catholic Conference joined with other organizations to issue a joint statement on concerns about the growing violence against pro-life organizations across the country. They encourage public officials to speak out and condemn these actions before they happen in Connecticut.   Click here to read the statement   Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference 134 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06105-3784 You can also keep ...

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Memorial Day Mass took place throughout the diocese today to honor the sacrifices of service members. At Saint Joseph Cemetery in Norwich, the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote concelebrated Mass with priests from the Norwich deanery, at the cemetery's outdoor altar before a large statue of Jesus Christ. A dedicated group of more than 50 people gathered Monday, May 30th under a perfect backdrop of sunny skies, a light breeze, and singing birds to honor the U.S. Armed Forces men and women who have died in military service to our country.  Bishop ...

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There are a number of current job openings for educators in our diocese.  The positions are updated weekly so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser-  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment Here are the positions that were recently posted. Elementary/Middle Fifth Grade Teacher - Sacred Heart School, Groton Middle School Language Arts Teacher- Sacred Heart School, Groton Substitute Teachers - St. Joseph School, Baltic High School Physical Education Teacher - Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic Math Teacher, Academy of the Holy Family,...

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The Knights of Columbus honored local councils for some of their creative activities during the Connecticut State Council Program Service Awards at the state council’s annual meeting.  The Faith in Action Family Award went to Our Lady of Fatima Council 4122 in Vernon for the Keep Christ in Christmas program. Hal Dufault, faith director of Council 4122, proposed and organized every detail of this very successful program. The program included several elements: Nativity Magnets, Creche Pictures, Poster Contest, and the Creches Around the World exhibit at Blessed ...

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Watch the homily and procession of the Corpus Christi Mass, celebrated Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich. The date also marks the official  launch of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival.    Welcome to the National Eucharistic Revival (link) View the entire Mass, Procession, and Eucharistic Adoration by Clicking HERE    

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The bishops of the United States are calling for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.  The bishops believe that God wants to see a movement of Catholics across the United States, healed, converted, formed and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist – and sent out in mission “for the life of the world.” These three years, beginning on June 19, will culminate in the first National Eucharistic Congress in the United States in almost 50 years. An estimated 100,000...

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