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Triduum Through the Eyes of a Child

Posted on March 15, 2026 in: Lent

Triduum Through the Eyes of a Child
The Sacred Triduum is often described as the summit of the Church’s liturgical year. For adults, it is a time rich with theology, Scripture, and tradition. For a child, however, the Triduum is experienced less through explanation and more through wonder. It is felt before it is understood, and...

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The Easter Triduum - Three Days That Changed the World
The Easter Triduum is the most sacred three-day period in the liturgical year, commemorating the Paschal Mystery—Christ’s Passion, Death, Burial, and Resurrection. It begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday and concludes with Vespers on Easter Sunday. The...

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Conversion on “God’s Time,” Not Our Own
Our life experiences all work together to shape who we are and who we become. For Norwich resident Dayne Rugh, truer words were never spoken. Dayne, a native of Groton, spent his childhood attending Sacred Heart School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Sacred Heart was his home away from ho...

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Work Beginning on Towers at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick
The scaffolding that's recently gone up near the Cathedral of Saint Patrick's main entrance is the sign of a long awaited project that's taking shape. Work is being performed by the Joseph Gnazzo company of Connecticut to repair the two towers at the front of the cathedral's exter...

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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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New Grant Strengthens Vital Ministries in Haiti
For six decades, Sky Ranch Foundation has supported programs serving at-risk youth. The Foundation believes that “People never stand so tall as when they stoop to help a child.” It seeks organizations with quality programs that deliver care to girls and boys in need. For four decades,...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of March
In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions?” Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March is for disarmament and peace. ...

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New Papal Envoy Named for the United States
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, giving the Church in this country a new diplomatic representative at an important moment in its life. The appointment was announced March 7. Archbishop Caccia, 68, succeeds Cardinal Ch...

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Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It
Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It The 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal is not simply about meeting a goal. It is about seeing, with fresh eyes, what the Church is doing right here in our own diocese through faith put into action. This weeken...

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Pope Leo XIV Explains the Church’s ‘Human and Divine Dimensions’
Pope Leo XIV leads the weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on March 4, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News The pope’s catechesis focused on the dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium, one of the pillars of Vatican II. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that...

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Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support in Effort to Collect One Ton of Food for Catholic Charities
A local Scout’s commitment to serving others is already making a meaningful impact—and there is still time to help.   Anthony DePaola, a member of Boy Scout Troop 13 in Colchester, has launched a food drive benefiting Catholic Charities of Norwich as his Eagle Scout service project. His ambitious goal is to collect one ton (2,000 pounds) of non-perishable food to help support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Diocese of Norwich. Thanks to the generosity of parishioners and community members, the first collection d...

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Join Bishop Reidy on a Pilgrimage of Faith

Posted on June 09, 2026 in: Events

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Join Bishop Reidy on a Pilgrimage of Faith
Pilgrimage to the Shrines of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and the North American Martyrs Planned for July 14   The Diocese of Norwich invites the faithful to join Bishop Reidy for a special one-day pilgrimage to two of New York’s most beloved Catholic shrines on Tuesday, July 14, the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Pilgrims will travel by deluxe motorcoach to the National Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Fonda, New York, and the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, where they will have the opportunity to pray, attend Mass, explore the grounds, and le...

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There's Still Time to Register for Prayer and Paint Night!
Prayer and Paint Night A Creative Evening of Faith & Renewal Step away from the noise of daily life and enter into a peaceful evening where creativity meets prayer. Christ the King Church in Old Lyme invites you to a special Prayer and Paint Night—a chance to slow down, reflect, and create in a spirit of faith and fellowship. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply seeking a moment of quiet renewal, this evening offers a gentle invitation to encounter God through beauty, stillness, and community. Event Details Date: Wednesday, Jun...

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Let's Roll! A Family Bike Ride with Bishop Reidy
Families Invited for a Summer Bike Ride on the Hop River Trail   Families from across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to enjoy a morning of fellowship, fresh air, and outdoor recreation with Bishop Reidy during a special family bike ride on Saturday, June 27.   The event will take place along the scenic Hop River State Park Trail’s “Rockville Spur,” a crushed stone and dirt trail that stretches approximately 10 miles round-trip. Participants will gather at St. Joseph Church, located at 33 West Street in Vernon, before heading to th...

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Newlywed Couples Gather with Bishop Reidy for an Evening of Fellowship
On Friday evening, May 29, sixteen newly married Catholic couples from across the Diocese of Norwich gathered at the home of Bishop Richard Reidy for a special Meet and Greet that proved to be a tremendous success. The evening provided an opportunity for couples to meet the Bishop in a relaxed and welcoming setting while also connecting with other newlyweds from around the diocese. Throughout the gathering, couples enthusiastically shared stories, made new friendships, and began building a stronger sense of community with one another. Guests enjoyed a casual picnic-st...

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Cherish What is Simple; Be in Awe of What Is Great
In a recent homily, my pastor said something that made an impression on me and which I have tried to remember as I go about my daily life – ‘Joy is our response to God’s love!’ With so much turmoil in the world, rising costs of everything, and depressing news cycles, it is easy to lose sight of the ordinary sparks of joy that surround us daily and succumb to negativity and pessimism. In doing so, we also miss the chance to respond to the goodness of God’s love for us. I recall a book I discovered during the height of the pandemic by Christop...

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