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It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Liza Roach on her new position as Family Life Minister. Her extensive work with youth and young adults will be a great foundation for her future work with families in the diocese. Please keep her in your prayers as she begins this new endeavor! —Andrea Hoisl As Liza Roach steps into her new role as Family Life Minister, we take a moment to celebrate her years of faithful service to the young people of the Diocese of Norwich. Her dedication, energy, and joyful spirit have touched countless lives—fostering voca...

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Youth are invited for a fun evening of Bowling with the Bishop! UPDATE – Youth Bowling with the Bishop The 5:30–7:30 PM session is SOLD OUT! We’re excited to offer a second session: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 7:30–9:30 PM Norwich Bowling & Entertainment Center Middle and High School Youth (Grades 6–12) from across the Diocese are invited to join Bishop Richard Reidy for an evening of bowling, pizza, and fellowship! Cost: $16 (includes two hours of bowling, pizza, and drinks) Space is limited to the first 34 youth who sub...

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Across the Diocese of Norwich, striking Divine Mercy images are quietly transforming church lawns and public spaces into visible signs of hope, trust, and healing. These 4-by-8-foot solar-lit signs, bearing the words “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU,” are part of a growing effort to share Christ’s message of mercy, not just in word, but in powerful visual witness. At the heart of this evangelizing initiative is Father Edmund Nadolny, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Hartford known for his bold public expressions of faith. Through his Father N...

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Pope Leo XIV Sends Video Greeting to Knights of Columbus at 143rd Supreme Convention WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic and heartfelt gesture, Pope Leo XIV addressed more than 2.1 million members of the Knights of Columbus with a special video message during the organization’s 143rd Supreme Convention held in the nation’s capital. As the first American pope, His Holiness called on the Knights to reflect on the “essential virtue” of hope during this Jubilee Year of Hope, urging them to be “tangible signs of hope” to the unborn, p...

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Reverend Monsignor James Paul Carini July 26, 1939 – July 30, 2025 Rev. Msgr. James Paul Carini, a devoted retired priest of the Diocese of Norwich, passed away peacefully at his home in Chester, Connecticut, on July 30, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, he was the son of John F. Carini and Katherine (Scallia) Carini of Chester. He grew up locally, attending Chester Grammar School and Valley Regional High School, graduating in 1957. Monsignor Carini earned a B.A. from St. Francis University, an M.A. in Counselor Education from the Un...

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—Help Local Students Start the School Year Strong— As families across eastern Connecticut prepare for the new school year, Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich is calling on the community to help ensure that every child starts the year with the tools they need to succeed. Each of our four offices—in Middletown, New London, Norwich, and Willimantic—is now accepting donations of backpacks and essential school supplies. Your generous contributions will directly support children in need in our local communities. Whether it’s a pack of cra...

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