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New Diocesan Book Club to Stream Every Wednesday

Posted on September 01, 2020 in: Events, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events has formed a new Diocesan Virtual Book Club, streaming every Wednesday night, 6:30 to 8 PM, from September 30th to December 2nd. The club will discuss "The Father’s Son" by Jim Sano "The Father's Son" is a novel r...

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Norwich, Catholic, Faith, events

Celebrate Seasons of Creation, September 1st - October 4th

Posted on August 27, 2020 in: Events

What is the season of creation? The Season of Creation is an annual celebration of prayer and action to protect creation. It runs from September 1 to October 4. What is this year’s theme? The 2020 Season of Creation theme is “Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hop...

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Norwich, Catholic

Fall 2020: A Season of Change for Different Reasons

Posted on August 27, 2020 in: FaithSparks

Fall is generally characterized by the leaves changing color, the days getting shorter and the temperature starting to dip. At its onset we experience a sense of nostalgia looking back at the fleeting days of summer. Our summer memories usually include vacations, family outings and days spent lying ...

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Norwich, Catholic, faith, sparks

‘Perfect Storm’ Produces Forum on Life in the Thought of Pope Francis

Posted on August 26, 2020 in: ProLife

A virtual event to give Catholics a clear understanding of how issues related to the protection of the unborn, care for our world, and the dignity of migrants and refugees intersect for us as followers of Christ, will take place October 4 from 7-8 P.M. Entitled, Life in the Thought of Pope Francis, ...

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Norwich, Catholic, Pope, , Francis

Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held September 5th

Posted on August 26, 2020 in: Events, ProLife

The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, September 5 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Ros...

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Pro-Life, Mass, Norwich, Catholic

For Parishes: A Square and Prayer Ministry

Posted on August 24, 2020 in: Caregiver Spirituality, Volunteer Opportunities, FaithSparks

Now available from the Diocesan Square and Prayer Ministry Individually wrapped, knitted “prayer squares” with prayer cards are available to diocese parishioners for distribution to convalescent homes, hospitals, care facilities and more. “Prayer Squares” are free ...

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Norwich, Catholic, Prayer

What's New in the August Four County Catholic

Posted on August 20, 2020 in: News

The latest issue of the Four County Catholic is available now, and is filled cover to cover with news from within the Diocese of Norwich. Rev. Michael Bovino Ordained to the Priesthood The Mass of Ordination was celebrated on June 27th, 2020 at the Catrhedral of St. Patrick in N...

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Norwich, Catholic

Ministry to the Sick Shows God’s Presence And The Power Of Prayer

Posted on August 19, 2020 in: News, Caregiver Spirituality, ACA

It has been a long six months for most of us. I hope that you have enjoyed your summer and been able to participate in some safe social-distancing outdoor activities. As we move forward together as “One Faith, One Family,” this crisis has provided a new perspective. Most p...

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Norwich, Catholic

Xavier Student Activities Council President Has Many Goals

Posted on August 18, 2020 in: School News

Ryan Solomon, elected Student Activities Council president for the 2020-2021 school year, has no shortage of ideas. His job is to work with the SAC board, SAC moderator, administration and faculty to coordinate activities for the student body and generate enthusiasm. He’s ready. &ld...

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Norwich, Catholic, School

Knights of Columbus Present 2020 College Scholarships

Posted on August 17, 2020 in: News, School News

The Knights of Columbus Belltown Council 6190 was pleased to present our two 2020 college scholarships of $1,000 each to Katie Zimmer, daughter of Lynn and Michael Zimmer, and Joseph Marcin, son of Jeanine and John Marcin. Katie will be attending Fairfield University with a major in nursing. Joseph ...

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Norwich, Catholic

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Posted on January 11, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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When does Christmas Actually End? Here are the Different Views.

Posted on January 02, 2025 in: News

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When does Christmas Actually End? Here are the Different Views.

How many days is Christmas? When should you finally take those lights off the porch or remove the tree? Read on for some of the arguments for and against commonly agreed-upon end dates for Christmas. ‘Christmas is one day’ This, of course, is the simplest answer. Christmas is typically celebrated on Dec. 25 for most of the world — or Jan. 7 for churches using the Julian calendar (Jan. 6 for yet another, considerably smaller, part of the world.) On this day, the liturgy celebrated is the feast of the Nativity of the Lord. Priests wear white vestments on...

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A New Mission: Full-Time Focus on Vocations for the Diocese

Posted on January 09, 2025 in: Vocations

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A New Mission: Full-Time Focus on Vocations for the Diocese

The archbishop has asked that you take on the role of director for vocations for the Diocese of Norwich. A Surprising New Role This was not how I imagined my day beginning on the morning of Oct. 22, 2024, the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II. I had just finished morning Mass at St. Michael in Pawcatuck and was updating Father Perkins about my schedule for the day. As I finished, he delivered this request from Archbishop Coyne, which caught me by surprise. The Archbishop’s Vision The archbishop had met with the priests of the diocese earlier in the month....

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Eve Mass from the Cathedral

Posted on December 25, 2024 in: News

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Eve Mass from the Cathedral

Merry Christmas! The beauty of the cathedral can be experienced year-round and will remain fully decorated until the Solemnity of the Epiphany on January 6, 2025. Masses are daily 7 AM and noon.

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Hope Does Not Disappoint — Jubilee Year Opens in Norwich

Posted on December 29, 2024 in: News, Jubilee 2025

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Hope Does Not Disappoint — Jubilee Year Opens in Norwich

This morning, December 29, on the Feast of the Holy Family, the Diocese of Norwich joyfully celebrated the Opening Mass of the Jubilee Year at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The liturgy, celebrated by Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Hartford, was a profound reminder of the Jubilee theme, “Spes Non Confundit” (Hope Does Not Disappoint), as the Church enters this sacred time of renewal and grace. Bishop Betancourt delivered a homily emphasizing the unity of the Church as one faith, one family in Christ. The celebra...

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Special Report: Inside the Prison as Pope Francis Opens the Jubilee Holy Door

Posted on December 30, 2024 in: News

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Special Report: Inside the Prison as Pope Francis Opens the Jubilee Holy Door

From inside the walls of Rome’s largest prison, Christmas hymns rang out as inmates and prison guards together sang “Silent Night” and exchanged the sign of peace during an intimate Mass led by Pope Francis to mark a historic moment — the first opening of a jubilee Holy Door within a prison. The pope’s Thursday Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia Prison Complex on the feast of St. Stephen — the first Christian martyr — marked a profound beginning to the Catholic Church’s Jubilee of Hope, symbolizing redemption and the possibility...

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