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'The Light of Christ': Easter Vigil a Celebration of His Resurrection
Illuminated by the glow of the Paschal candle, Bishop Richard Reidy commenced The Liturgy of Light (Lucernarium) to start the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Holy Saturday, April 4th.  "Sanctify this fire, we pray, and grant that, by these Paschal celebration...

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View the 2026 Chrism Mass and Inspiring Homily by Bishop Reidy
"The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me." (Is 61:1) The 2026 Chrism Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of the Diocese of Norwich, presided over the sacred liturgy, which ma...

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Bishop Reidy Reflects on the Hope of Holy Week
Carpe diem is an old Roman expression frequently translated as “seize the day.” It reminds us to take advantage of the present moment and not to let opportunity pass us by. Whether an athlete in competition, an investor in the market, or a suitor in love, opportunities must be recognized...

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The Week That Changed the World: Stories to Lead You Through Holy Week
The Week that Changed the World I’ll admit it, I look forward to Holy Week even more than Christmas. Every year, Palm Sunday feels like the Church is saying, “Come in close. Pay attention.” We start with palms, procession, and Hosanna—remembering the Lord’s entran...

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Experience the Sacred Journey of Holy Week Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich The Cathedral of Saint Patrick invites the faithful to enter more deeply into the sacred beauty of Holy Week through a series of solemn liturgies with the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy. From Palm Sunday through ...

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Palm Sunday Concert Planned at Cathedral of St. Patrick
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., the Cathedral of St. Patrick will resonate with the stirring sounds of sacred music as the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus present a special Palm Sunday concert. Under the direction of Music Director and C...

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Holy Week’s Sign of Unity for the Diocese - Renewing Priestly Promises and Consecrating Chrism
Each year during Holy Week, the entire Diocese of Norwich—priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and laity—gather with the Bishop at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick to celebrate the Chrism Mass. This event is a profound expression of unity, as our diocesan family comes together to wi...

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Faithful Gather for Saint Patrick Mass at the Cathedral
The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy celebrated the Saint Patrick Mass at noon on March 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, drawing the faithful together to honor Ireland’s patron saint and to pray as a Church during the Lenten season. The liturgy was both joyful and prayerful, a fi...

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Triduum Through the Eyes of a Child

Posted on March 15, 2026 in: Lent

Triduum Through the Eyes of a Child
The Sacred Triduum is often described as the summit of the Church’s liturgical year. For adults, it is a time rich with theology, Scripture, and tradition. For a child, however, the Triduum is experienced less through explanation and more through wonder. It is felt before it is understood, and...

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The Easter Triduum - Three Days That Changed the World
The Easter Triduum is the most sacred three-day period in the liturgical year, commemorating the Paschal Mystery—Christ’s Passion, Death, Burial, and Resurrection. It begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday and concludes with Vespers on Easter Sunday. The...

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