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May Crowning Reminds Us to Honor Our Heavenly Mother All Year

Posted on May 12, 2019 in: News

May Crowning May is the month of Mary. It is also the month we celebrate Mother’s Day. This year Mother's Day was extra special as the First Holy Communion class of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church in Baltic participated in the Crowning of the Virgin Mary statue&...

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Pope Francis Issues Global Standards Addressing the Evil of Sexual Abuse

Posted on May 09, 2019 in: News

Pope Francis has issued new Vatican laws on how Catholic clergy around the world will handle reported cases of sexual abuse. The new rules, released May 9, are the result of a February summit on sex abuse, in which heads of bishops’ conferences from around the world met at the Vatican. The new papal document, called a "motu proprio," applies mandatory new procedures for all C...

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Registrations Now Being Accepted for Upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in the Manchester, CT Area

Posted on May 08, 2019 in: Events, Marriage

Connecticut 2019 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend - Register Today! The weekend is designed to help married couples communicate more intimately with one another in order to deepen and enrich their relationship. The weekend is free from everyday routines, distractions and tensions. An atmosphere is created where the couple can concentrate exclusively on one another in a private,...

Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations - May 16th at 6pm in Clinton, CT

Posted on May 08, 2019 in: Events, Vocations

Join us at St Mary's Church of Visitation at 54 Grove St. in Clinton, CT at 6pm on May 16 as we pray for men to answer the call to be instruments of God’s grace as priests of Jesus Christ.

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We Can Help: Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal

Posted on May 05, 2019 in: News

We Can Help To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Diocesan Reporting Line @ 1-800-624-7407 If the incident involves a minor (persons under the age of 18), you must also call: State of Con...

Call to Action Against Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Connecticut

Posted on May 04, 2019 in: News, Events

The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference, the public policy office of Connecticut’s Catholic Bishops, is uniting with the CT State Missionary Baptist Convention and the CT Chapter of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference to speak out against the legalization of recreational marijuana in Connecticut. We exhort our Catholic parishes throughout Connecticut to join w...

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Annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale at St. Joseph Church - Occum, May 11 & 12, 2019

Posted on May 04, 2019 in: Events

St. Joseph Church, 11 Baltic Rd, Occum Annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale Saturday May 11, 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, May 12, 8:00 am until 4:00 pm. Rain or shine. Will have hanging baskets, flats/6 packs of flowers and vegetables.

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Foundation gives $1,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Place & Catholic Charities

Posted on May 04, 2019 in: News, Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities and St. Vincent de Paul Place each are recipients of $1,000 in charitable grant funds distributed by the Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation. St. Vincent de Paul Place will use the funds for its food pantry, while Catholic Charities will use its award for emergency basic needs and intensive case management. The Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation has distributed $25,...

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Life in the Spirit Seminar Weekend Retreat - May 24 – May 26, 2019

Posted on May 01, 2019 in: Events

My Father's House Retreat Center 39 N Moodus Rd, Moodus, Connecticut 06469 Presented by Spiritual Renewal Services, a ministry of the Diocese of Norwich The Life in the Spirit Seminar is a highly enjoyable and healing eight- session program designed to bring an individual into a pers...

St. Joseph School students showcase their work in Invention Convention

Posted on April 30, 2019 in: News, School News

The middle school students of Saint Joseph School in Baltic participated in their third annual local Connecticut Invention Convention competition on March 29. An original prototype was produced and tested by each student as a solution to a given problem. James Ruckert was the finalist f...

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Employment Opportunities in Education

Posted on April 30, 2026 in: News, School News

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There are several 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 a few of the positions that were recently posted. Elementary/Middle Administrative Secretary — St. Joseph School, Baltic Administrative Secretary — Sacred Heart School, Taftville Spanish Teacher — St. James School, Danielson plus many others All candidates must complete the official professional application t...

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USCCB to Lead National Consecration to the Sacred Heart

Posted on April 30, 2026 in: News

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USCCB to Lead National Consecration to the Sacred Heart

A National Moment of Prayer The United States to Be Consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus June 11, 2026 | Solemnity of the Sacred Heart As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Church is preparing for a moment of profound spiritual significance. On June 11, 2026, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This historic act invites the faithful to reflect not only on the country’s founding ideal...

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Praying Together for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 07, 2026 in: News, Events

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Praying Together for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Bishop Reidy Invites Diocese to Pray Pentecost Novena Bishop Richard F. Reidy is inviting the faithful of the Diocese of Norwich to join together once again in praying a Novena to the Holy Spirit during the nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost. As he marks his first anniversary as Bishop of Norwich, Bishop Reidy does so with gratitude for the welcome, support and faithful cooperation he has received throughout the diocese. From the beginning of his ministry here, he has reminded us that whatever good we hope to accomplish depends completely upon the grace of ...

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New Opportunities at Area Catholic Parishes and Schools

Posted on May 07, 2026 in: News

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New Opportunities at Area Catholic Parishes and Schools

Recent Employment Opportunities Posted on Diocesan Website The Diocese of Norwich Employment page continues to be a helpful resource for those seeking work in Catholic parishes, schools and related organizations throughout the region. Several new opportunities have been added recently, including positions in parish administration and Catholic education. Parish Business & Office Manager St. Pius X Parish, Middletown St. Pius X Parish in Middletown is seeking a full-time, highly organized Parish Business & Office Manager to manage finances, payroll an...

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Celebrating 10 Years of NATIVE EYES Clinics at St. Pius X Church

Posted on April 30, 2026 in: Events

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Celebrating 10 Years of NATIVE EYES Clinics at St. Pius X Church

On Saturday, May 16, a powerful story of service and transformation will come to life in Middletown. Titled “Seeing is Believing,” this special event invites the community to witness firsthand the impact of a mission that has restored not only sight, but dignity, confidence and hope to thousands. Hosted by Artists for World Peace (AFWP), alongside its dedicated medical travel team and the Padre Pio Foundation of America, the gathering will highlight the remarkable work of the AFWP NATIVE EYES Clinics, a collaborative outreach that has been changing lives sinc...

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Popemobile to Begin Charity Tour in the United States

Posted on April 30, 2026 in: News

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Popemobile to Begin Charity Tour in the United States

On Wednesday, the Dicastery for the Service of Charity and Cross Catholic Outreach launched the Road Trip for Hope initiative at the Vatican. The popemobile, the popeʼs special vehicle, will begin a charity tour of the United States. On Wednesday at the Vatican, representatives of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity and Cross Catholic Outreach launched the “American Catholic Heroes: The Road Trip for Hope” initiative. According to the official Vatican News outlet, the initiative, which will run from June to July this year, will travel f...

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