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Creative Children Enhance the Pontifical Mass Reception

Posted on October 07, 2019 in: School News, Disability Partnership

By Andrea Hoisl The Pontifical Mass for the Partnership on Disability had a few hundred extra members on the planning committee this year! The students at St. Joseph School in North Grosvenordale played an active role in the Mass as well as the reception. A member of the seventh-grade class, Maya Chojnicki, was a reader at the Mass and a member of the kindergarten class, Kelsey Terrano...

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Norwich, Mass, Catholic, schools

Annual Blue Mass Draws Police From Many Departments

Posted on October 02, 2019 in: News

Monsignor Robert J. Romano Video Homily By Ryan Blessing Photos by Annette Hanrahan The Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Romano was at Ground Zero in New York City on a daily basis, ministering to the needs of police off...

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Norwich, Mass

Pets to Be Blessed at Special Events this Weekend

Posted on October 02, 2019 in: News, Events

FCC News Desk In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, (Friday, October 4) a lover of all creatures, a Blessing of Pets will take place at two special events in the diocese this weekend. Norwich The public is invited to be a part of a special blessing for animals on October 4 in downtown Norwich. A blessing of pets will take place on Friday, October 4, from 8 to 10 a.m. in the parkin...

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Norwich, blessing

Red Mass to Honor Those in the Legal Community

Posted on September 25, 2019 in: News, Events

Lawyers, judges and other members of the legal community are invited to attend the Diocese of Norwich's 29th annual Red Mass. The Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 29th, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, in Norwich.

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Norwich, Mass

An Evening of Prayer

Posted on September 09, 2019 in: Events

Join us for an Evening of Prayer Learn different ways to pray Experience different types of prayer Share prayers and petitions with others Use scripture to direct your prayers October 9, 2019- 6:30-8:00 pm Our Lady of Lourdes Rectory Meeting Room, Gales Ferry RSVP by Oct. 3, 2019 860-848-2237, ext. 304 or manicholas@norwichdiocese.net

Back to School Photo Gallery

Posted on September 04, 2019 in: School News

Students across the Diocese returned to school last week. Teachers and parents were there to document the first day with their cameras, and they shared their photos. The September issue of the Four County Catholic will have a section featuring photos of students from the Diocese schools on t...

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Norwich

Monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass - Saturday, September 7 at 8:30am

Posted on September 03, 2019 in: Events, ProLife

The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at The Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, September 7 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Brian Maxwell at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Ro...

Diocese Honors Those Dedicated to Education

Posted on September 03, 2019 in: School News, Events

Mass Will Honor Educators and School Staff The 24th Annual Diocesan Mass for Those Dedicated to Education will be celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 8:45 a.m., in the Cathedral of St. Patrick. The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, Bishop of Norwich, will celebrate the Mass for all teachers and...

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Norwich, Mass

Vocations Corner

Posted on August 14, 2019 in: Vocations

Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations In memory and honor of Monsignor Thomas R. Bride, who went home to his heavenly reward on June 26, please offer one Hail Mary, one Our Father and one Glory Be, in thanksgiving for his dedication to the priesthood and especially for s...

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Vocations, Norwich, Priests

Catholic Charities receives $123K from United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Posted on August 14, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut last week awarded $123,382 to Catholic Charities for emergency financial assistance, intensive case management and the mental health clinic. “We say that Allocations Volunteers are the eyes and ears of United Way donors,” said Virgini...

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Norwich, Catholic Charities, Catholic, United Way

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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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