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Three Miles Later

Posted on March 28, 2023 in: School News

Last Saturday I heard a homily about the importance of taking care of our bodies. Jesus chose to come through our human flesh. He proclaims that our flesh is good. God wants us to take care of our bodies. Listening to this homily, I immediately thought of all the folks running in the St. Joseph Scho...

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Vocations, School, schools, events

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

Saint Bernard School Online Summer Studies Program

Posted on August 06, 2020 in: School News

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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Saint, School

Mercy High School Holds Virtual Graduation

Posted on July 10, 2020 in: School News

In May, seniors at Mercy High School held unique commencement exercises for the graduating Class of 2020. It featured a drive-through ceremony and family photo opportunities, as well as pre-recorded speeches from the valedictorians and salutatorian. Everything was later combi...

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Catholic, School, Mercy

Mercy Alumna Appointed President of Mercy High School

Posted on April 20, 2020 in: School News

Sr. Maureen Reardon, RSM, PhD, chairperson of the Mercy High School Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Alissa K. DeJonge '95 as President of Mercy High School, effective July 1, 2020.  “I am confident that Ms. DeJonge will bring creative, visionary leadership to h...

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Norwich, Catholic, School

St. Joseph School Offers More Clubs, Sports

Posted on February 26, 2020 in: News, School News

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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Saint, Joseph, School

Sacred Heart Kindergarteners Learn About Giving

Posted on February 12, 2020 in: School News

Giving Tree helps students fill backpacks for the less fortunate How do you bring religion lessons to life for young children? This year for an Advent religion lesson on giving and sharing with children less fortunate, kindergarten teacher Trisha Fleury asked her class at Sacred Heart S...

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Norwich, Catholic, Youth, School, Sacred, Heart, Tree, giving

Saint Joseph School Golf Tournament A Big Success

Posted on October 04, 2019 in: School News

FCC News Desk St. Joseph School in North Grosvenordale recently held its sixth annual Julia Marcoux Memorial Golf Tournament at CT National in Putnam on Thursday, October 3. With prayers and divine intervention, the skies stayed rain-free throughout the tournament, allowing for the appr...

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St. Joseph, School, golf, fundraiser

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Calendar of Events

Posted on May 09, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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A Prayer for Mother's Day

Posted on May 08, 2025 in: News, Reflections

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As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we pause to honor the women who have given us life, love, and unwavering faith. Whether they are with us or have gone before us into eternal life, mothers hold a sacred place in our hearts. In their daily sacrifices, quiet strength, and generous love, we see a reflection of God’s own care and compassion. We invite you to join us in prayer for all mothers—past, present, and future. A Mother’s Day Prayer Heavenly Father, We thank You for the gift of mothers, through whom Your love is revealed in so many ways. Bless...

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Inauguration on May 18: Vatican Releases Official Schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s First Days

Posted on May 09, 2025 in: News

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Inauguration on May 18: Vatican Releases Official Schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s First Days

The Vatican Press Office released the official schedule of initial engagements over the coming weeks for Pope Leo XIV. Here are the key dates: Immediate appointments Saturday, May 10: Meeting with cardinals Sunday, May 11: Regina Caeli prayer from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica Monday, May 12: Meeting with worldwide press First formal engagements Friday, May 16: Reception of diplomatic corps (heads of mission) Sunday, May 18: Inaugural Mass f...

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'Peace be with all of you': Pope Leo XIV Greets the Faithful and the World, Invoking Peace

Posted on May 08, 2025 in: News

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'Peace be with all of you': Pope Leo XIV Greets the Faithful and the World, Invoking Peace

Pope Leo XIV greeted the city of Rome and the world with these words at his first appearance as the Successor of Peter from the Central Loggia of St Peter's Basilica: Greetings to Rome and to the world Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth: Peace be with you. This is the peace of the Ris...

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Photos & Video: The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy Ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

Posted on May 01, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Photos & Video: The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy Ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy was ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich, Connecticut at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The gathering filled the cathedral for the Mass of Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Reidy, who comes to Norwich from the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was vicar general. Pope Francis appointed Reidy as Sixth Bishop of Norwich in February. Click here to see a photo gallery of the Ordination Click here for more information about Bishop Reidy Video of the compl...

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U.S. Native Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost Elected as the 267th Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV

Posted on May 08, 2025 in: News

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U.S. Native Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost Elected as the 267th Bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV

"Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. Annuntio vobis gaudium: HABEMUS PAPAM Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum Dominum Robertum Franciscum Sanctae Romane Ecclesiae Cardinalem Prevost qui sibi nomen imposuit Leo XIV I announce to you a great joy: WE HAVE A POPE The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Lord Robert Francis Cardinal...

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