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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"
“Christ be with me, Christ within me” St. Patrick’s Breastplate The Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick on March 17. The following prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and has a personalized inspiration for all of us who reside in our diocese placed under his pr...

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Julian of Norwich: A Virtual Program

Posted on January 04, 2021 in: Events

Julian of Norwich: A Virtual Program
Julian of Norwich: A Virtual Workshop Hermit, Mystic, Spiritual Guide, Woman of God January 12th    6:30-8:00 pm Presented by Sr. Elissa Rinere, C.P. Julian is best remembered for her simple rule of life: “All shall be well, and all shall be well, all manner of th...

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Pope Francis Proclaims Year of Saint Joseph
  A YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH On this solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis has released an Apostolic Letter about Saint Joseph and has declared a “Year of St. Joseph” which will be observed from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021.  The letter, P...

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Saint Bernard School Online Summer Studies Program
Saint Bernard School launched a new online studies program to encourage students to stay engaged with learning and stay connected to the school during the summer. The program allowed students to enroll in online courses for credit and as academic enrichment and was open to current Saint Bernard s...

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11th Annual Seton Scholarship Honorees Announced
For most of us it has been a very difficult few months dealing with the social isolation and stressrelated to the COVID-19 crisis. For those of us with children in school, we are experiencing an added challenge, but our teachers have been working exceptionally hard with students and their parents t...

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St. Joseph Living Center in Windham Continues Its Mission
COVID-19 has certainly changed how things are done here at St. Joseph Living Center. While families have been asked not to visit, we work hard to make sure our residents have the ability to chat with them. Communication is the key in every aspect of life.  St. Joseph Living Center is a 120-b...

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On St. Joseph's Feast, Pope Francis Prays the Rosary
Vatican City (CNA) - On the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the protector of families and the Church, Catholics in Italy will pray the rosary together from their homes for protection from the coronavirus. Pope Francis said he will also be praying the rosary from his home at the Vatican. “M...

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16th Annual Saint Andrew Passion Play CANCELLED
The 16th Annual Saint Andrew Passion Play, a musical celebration of the life of Jesus is cancelled as a precaution to halt the spread of the Coronavirus. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4. Doors open at 7 p.m. each night.  Tickets ar...

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St. Joseph School Offers More Clubs, Sports
Over the past two years, St. Joseph School (SJS) in North Grosvenordale has increased its offerings to students in interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities. The expansion of these activities stemmed from a summer meeting in late July 2018 when a group of parents brainstormed ways ...

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St. Vincent De Paul Place Gets Generous Donation
Saint Vincent De Paul Place in Norwich recently received a generous donation from ConnectiCare to support energy efficient upgrades to their facility. ConnectiCare presented a $4,234.43 donation to St. Vincent de Paul Place on Jan. 30 in collaboration with the Connecticut Neighborhood A...

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Resources to Help You on Your Lenten Journey

Posted on February 25, 2026 in: Lent

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Resources to Help You on Your Lenten Journey
One week into Lent, we are invited to pause and ask how this season is shaping us. It is a moment to take stock of our prayer, our sacrifices, and the ways we are drawing closer to the heart of Christ. During Lent, we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection through prayer and reflection. We contemplate the promised Second Coming of Jesus as Savior. And amid the flurry of preparations, we look for practical ways to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives. To help you with this preparation, we have gathered various Lent ...

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