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Three Miles Later

Posted on March 28, 2023 in: School News

Three Miles Later
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
Virtual Basket Raffle to Support the Norwich Diocesan Women's Conference
VIRTUAL Basket Raffle to benefit the Norwich Diocesan Women's Conference   February 25 to March 27  Support your Norwich Diocesan Women’s Conference by taking chances on 15 beautiful baskets.  Choose from baskets themed for quilting, tea time, cooking, ...

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Women, Norwich, Catholic, events
New Diocesan Book Club to Stream Every Wednesday
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
'Hope & Faith' Video Series: USCCB Response to Death of George Floyd
The Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl reads the response to the death of George Floyd from Archbishop Jose Gomez, President of the United States Conference of Cath...

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faith, video, events, hope
Online 'Priest Chat' Returns June 18th
The Office of Faith Events presents:   Priest Chat June 18th, 6:30 p.m.   Join together online as a community in prayer and solidarity as we talk about our lives during this pandemic. The chancellors from the Diocese of Norwich will guide us through these unprecedented time...

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Norwich, Priest, Catholic, faith, events
'Hope and Faith': Mary in the Month of May
The Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events presents National Speaker and brand manager of CatholicMom.com, Danielle Bean. Danielle speaks about Mary in th...

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'Hope and Faith': Take Time to Listen to the Lord
The Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Coordinator of Catholic Family Services in the Office of Faith Events, speaks about taking time to listen to the Lord ...

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese
    Do you have an upcoming parish or school event that would be of interest to others in the Diocese? These folks do! Around the Diocese Submissions Please provide your event details to your parish administrator for submission. Email submissions are NOT accepted. Descriptions are limited to 30 words. Parish Admin Log-In   Calendar of Events Here's what's happening Around the Diocese!   Upcoming Parish Events   Classes & Formation Wednesday, September 3 – May 13 Certificate P...

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Father, What Is Shrove Tuesday and Why Do We Celebrate It?
Each year, as Lent approaches, Catholics around the world prepare their hearts for the sacred journey toward Easter. Yet before we enter the solemn beauty of Ash Wednesday, the Church gives us a final day of joyful anticipation— Shrove Tuesday, often known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Although the day is popularly associated with parades, colorful beads, and festive foods, its true meaning is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith and in our desire for ongoing conversion. The word shrove comes from the Old English word shriven, meaning “to be absolved of one&rs...

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Ash Wednesday, February 18, Marks the Beginning of Lent
On February 18, the Church enters the sacred season of Lent with the observance of Ash Wednesday, a day marked by humility, repentance, and hope. As ashes are placed on our foreheads, we are reminded of both our human frailty and God’s enduring mercy— an invitation to turn our hearts back to Him. Ash Wednesday begins forty days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, calling us to slow down, examine our lives honestly, and prepare our hearts more intentionally for the joy of Easter.   Lenten Prayer from the USCCB Loving God, As we enter into these day...

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Venerable Fulton Sheen to Be Beatified

Posted on February 09, 2026 in: News

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Venerable Fulton Sheen to Be Beatified
A portrait of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979), New York, 1964. | Credit: Bachrach/Getty Images   The Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to the diocese. The Holy See has officially informed Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to an announcement from the diocese. “The next step in ...

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Pope Proposes Lenten ‘Fast’ from Hurtful Words
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “disarm” their language by fasting from words that wound — in his message for Lent 2026. In his message for Lent 2026, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “disarm” their language by fasting from words that wound. The Lenten season begins Feb. 18 with Ash Wednesday. In the message, released Feb. 13, the pope offers a simple definition of Lent as a time when the Church “invites us to place ...

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Indoor Climbing with Bishop Reidy Brings Faith, Fellowship, and Fun— Despite the Cold
Despite bitter winter temperatures outside, warmth and energy filled Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury on Saturday, February 7, as families and young people from across the Diocese of Norwich gathered for Indoor Climbing with Bishop Reidy. Braving the cold weather to attend, participants were rewarded with an afternoon of movement, encouragement, and joyful connection— both on the climbing walls and off. Hosted at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury, the event invited climbers of all experience levels to challenge themselves in a supportive, faith-filled environment. Fro...

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