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Virtual Lenten Mission Recording: Witness and Wisdom
Please enjoy this recording of Fr. Jacob Ramos sharing his vocation story as part of the Office of Faith Event's Virtual Lenten Mission.     Lenten Mission - Fr. Jacob Ramos from Office of Faith Events-Norwich on Vimeo.

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Manna In The Desert: You're Invited to a Lenten Mission!
Manna in the Desert: Letting Love Rend Our Hearts All are welcome to enjoy three evening conferences preached by Eucharistic Revival preacher Father Emmanuel Mansford, CFR on March 20, 21 and 22 at 6:30pm at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. Mission evenings will ...

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Special Report: The 40 Days of Lent

Posted on February 17, 2023 in: Lent

Special Report: The 40 Days of Lent
History of Lent - What did fasting used to look like? The Lenten season, preparation for Easter, has been observed from the onset of the Church, although there have been inconsistencies with duration and practices. The Council of Nicea, 325 A.D., established Easter’s fluid date as the Sunda...

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Meeting Jesus in the Desert This Lent

Posted on February 17, 2023 in: Lent

Meeting Jesus in the Desert This Lent
Starting Ash Wednesday, Catholics enter the season of Lent, where we are called to fast, pray, give alms and prepare for the joyful celebration of Easter. Many of us, however, approach Lent simply as an uncomfortable time of reluctantly “giving up x” or “doing more y.” We jus...

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Letting Love Consume Us: Living Lent During the Eucharistic Revival
Something is going to consume us. We are wired that way. If we don’t choose what we want to consume us, something or someone will. Our hearts desire a “one thing.” Our Human Drive This human drive for a “one thing” leaves our spirits longing to pour ourselves into...

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Faith Through the Eyes of Scripture - Lenten Mission
Diocesan Lenten Mission Presenters:Bishop Michael R. Cote Fr. Peter Langevin The Lenten Mission is an opportunity for us as individuals to deepen our faith, take up the call to conversion and renew our commitment to Christ and His Church. Please join us as we are renewed through the people...

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Lenten Video and Reflection- Week 6
Here is a Video and a Reflection to help you on your journey this Lent. For more video's reflections, and resources visit NorwichDiocese.org/Lent Lenten Reflection: Week Six “Own It: Almsgiving” Alms (/ɑːmz/,) or almsgiving involves giving to others as ...

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Lenten Reflection and Video

Posted on March 05, 2020 in: Reflections, Lent

Lenten Reflection and Video
  Here is a Video and a Reflection to help you on your journey this Lent.. For more video's reflections, and resources visit NorwichDiocese.org/Lent   Lenten Reflection   “Own It!” We began this Lenten Season on Ash Wednesday where w...

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Diocese of Norwich Begins Its Lenten Video Series
  FCC News Desk The Diocese of Norwich announces the launch of its weekly Lenten Video Series.  The videos will appear on the Diocese of Norwich website, on the Office of Faith Events web page and through the diocese's free weekly e-mail newsletter.    ...

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Lenten Calendar of Daily Inspirations

Posted on February 25, 2020 in: Lent

Lenten Calendar of Daily Inspirations
Reflect – Repent – Restore “The path to Easter demands that we renew our faces and hearts as Christians through repentance, conversion and forgiveness, so as to live fully the abundant grace of the paschal mystery.”  Pope Francis, Message for Lent, 20...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on July 09, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Clergy Appointments
July 3, 2025 The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, has made the following clergy and diocesan appointments in the Diocese of Norwich   DIOCESAN APPOINTMENT Rev. Msgr. Leszek T. Janik, JCL, Vicar General of the Diocese of Norwich, while continuing as Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Norwichtown, and Saint Joseph Church, Norwich. Effective: June 5, 2025. Very Rev. Ted Tumicki, STL, JCL, Judicial Vicar for the Tribunal Office of the Diocese of Norwich. Effective: June 5, 2025.   CLERGY APPOINTMENT Reverend Francis Gi...

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5 Ways to Sanctify Your Summer Vacation and Evangelize
With the arrival of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, many people take a vacation, a period of rest away from their routine but also a unique opportunity to reconnect with their faith. A bishop, a mother, and a priest shared some tips from their own experiences for “sanctifying vacations” and evangelizing at vacation spots.   1. Take time to connect with God. Speaking with ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner, the bishop of Matamoros-Reynosa in Mexico, Eugenio Lira, emphasized that summer is a time of rest to “recreate&rd...

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Bishop Reidy to Take Part in Annual Stonington Blessing of the Fleet
As Stonington has done for more than 60 years, the St. Mary community will celebrate the annual Blessing of the Fleet. This is to honor present and past commercial fishermen, lobstermen and their families. The traditional celebration returns this year, which will also be Bishop Reidy's inaugural Blessing!   THURSDAY, July 24 at 6 p.m.: The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet 5K Race is an in-person timed race through historic Stonington Borough. The certified course starts and ends at the Town Dock, 1 High Street, Stonington. You can also choose to register for a non-...

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Pope Leo Meets with Supreme Knight, Supreme Chaplain
As the United States celebrated Independence Day last week, Pope Leo XIV received Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore in a private audience at the Vatican. The July 4 audience was the first meeting of the U.S.-born pope with the leader of the Knights of Columbus and the chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, which in 1789 became the first diocese in the United States. During their visit, the supreme knight and supreme chaplain pledged the Order’s loyalty to Pope Leo and promised ongoing prayers and support...

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Parishes Need to Launch 'Revolution of Care' for the Elderly, Pope Says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV called on every parish and church group or association to become part of a "revolution" of care and gratitude by regularly visiting older people. "Christian hope always urges us to be more daring, to think big, to be dissatisfied with things the way they are," the pope wrote in his message for World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, a church celebration that will take place July 27. "In this case, it urges us to work for a change that can restore the esteem and affection to which the elderly are entitled,&...

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Looking Forward with Gratitude for What Has Been
Editor’s Note After nearly ten years of ministry with the Diocese of Norwich, our dear colleague Mary-Jo McLaughlin has entered retirement. While she may be stepping away from her day-to-day role, she is not stepping away from us entirely. I’m happy to share that she will continue writing her beloved Marriage Matters column, bringing her insight and compassion to our readers in the months ahead. In the following reflection, Mary-Jo shares her heartfelt gratitude for the journey she’s been on—and the faith that continues to guide her. It’s...

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