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Finding the Gospel in our Holiday Movies

Posted on November 26, 2025 in: ADVENT

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Renew Your Heart: Virtual Advent Mission 2025

Posted on November 20, 2025 in: News, ADVENT

In our very busy world, it’s easy to feel stretched thin or spiritually scattered. This Advent, come renew your heart and rediscover the gifts God longs to give you. Join us for a three-week Virtual Advent Mission as we reflect on how Patience, Perseverance, and Peace can take root i...

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Mark Your Calendar: Advent 2025 Begins November 30

Posted on November 18, 2025 in: ADVENT

“Beloved, now is the acceptable time spoken of by the Spirit, the day of salvation, peace and reconciliation: the great season of Advent. This is the time eagerly awaited by the patriarchs and prophets, the time that holy Simeon rejoiced to see.” – St. Charles Borromeo...

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An Evening of Reflection and Giving: Advent Holy Hour with Bishop Reidy

Posted on November 18, 2025 in: Events, ADVENT

As we enter the quiet beauty of Advent, the Diocese of Norwich invites you to pause, pray, and share the light of Christ with those in need. Join us on Thursday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Norwich for a special Advent Holy Hour with Bishop Reidy. This sacred hou...

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A Timeless Tradition: The 45th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols at the Cathedral

Posted on December 23, 2024 in: News, ADVENT

The 45th Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols was held on Sunday, December 22, 2024, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. One of the most festive ways to enjoy the beauty of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, the event featured readings of sections of the Christmas story, choir music, and the singing of...

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Celebrate the Season: Festival of Lessons and Carols

Posted on December 19, 2024 in: News, Events, Around the Diocese, ADVENT

To Prepare Your Heart for the Coming of the Lord You are warmly invited to the Festival of Lessons and Carols on December 22 at 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. This traditional service combines scripture readings that recount God’s plan of salvation—from humanity’s fa...

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Advent Hymns and Their Stories

Posted on December 16, 2024 in: ADVENT

To Prepare Your Heart for the Coming of the Lord Advent, the season of anticipation and preparation, is enriched by hymns that evoke a longing for Christ’s coming. These sacred songs not only stir our hearts but also connect us to centuries of Christian tradition. Among the most beloved ...

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A Celebration of Faith and Heritage: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Cathedral

Posted on December 12, 2024 in: News, Hispanic Ministry, ADVENT

Mariachi music resounded joyfully through the sacred space of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich on Tuesday, December 12, 2024, as faithful from across the Diocese gathered to honor and celebrate the Annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This cherished tradition brought together people of al...

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Emulating the Holy Family: A Path to a Meaningful Christmas

Posted on December 08, 2024 in: ADVENT

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, the season of Advent beckons Catholic families to prepare their hearts and homes for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. In this busy world, where commercialism often overshadows the true meaning of Christmas, there is no better time to t...

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Preparing Heart and Home: Meaningful Advent Activities for Families

Posted on December 07, 2024 in: ADVENT

Beyond the glittering lights and festive decorations, the holy season of Advent is a time to prepare our hearts and homes to welcome the birth of Jesus Christ. In the midst of the hustle and bustle, there are numerous activities that families can engage in to make this season more meaningful and spi...

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Finding the Gospel in our Holiday Movies

Posted on November 26, 2025 in: ADVENT

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Each Advent, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, we’re drawn to the warmth of familiar Christmas stories. We dust off old DVDs, queue up streaming favorites, and settle in with cocoa, popcorn,and twinkling lights — yet beneath the nostalgia, many of these films quietly proclaim the Gospel. I’ve written before about "It’s a Wonderful Life" (Volume 35 Number 1) and its unmistakable parallels with the Good News: sacrifice, redemption, community, and the reminder that every life touches countless others. But it isn’t...

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