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Xavier Graduate Honored In State House Chamber
On April 20th Mitchell Wollen ‘22 found himself in the Connecticut House Chamber in Hartford being honored for his service work.  He and his parents were invited by State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven), and House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford). They had hea...

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'A Priest Forever' - The Ordination of Rev. Jacob Ramos
“You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” -- Psalm 110   A celebration of the ordination to the priesthood of Reverend Jacob Ramos for service as a priest in the Diocese of Norwich took place June 25, 2022. The Ritual Mass for the Conferral of Holy Or...

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TechTigers win Chairman’s Award and Engineering Inspiration Award
Mercy High School’s Robotics Team, the TechTigers 3654, had two consecutive amazing weekends competing in the New England FIRST District Event in Waterbury March 12-13, and the New England FIRST District Western New England (NE) Event in Springfield, March 19-20. The awards qualify the team to...

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Xavier Proves ‘A Blessing for Years to Come’
My dear friends, This month we focus the spotlight on another one of the outstanding educational institutions in the diocese - Xavier High School in Middletown. Months before Xavier High School opened in Middletown in 1963, Brother Robert Sullivan, C.F.X., the school’s first principal, said...

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Heartfelt Donations Help Struggling Families
The Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (NDCCW) held its annual Layette on Saturday, June 11th at St. Joseph’s Church in Willimantic Connecticut. The NDCCW has organized and held this layette for over 40 years in parishes throughout the diocese.   As Covid restr...

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A Catholic Teacher Shares Her Experience - Hope & Faith Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series Sarah Hoisl, 2022 Masters in Education Graduate, speaks about what her Catholic Education as well as teaching in a Catholic Primary School has taught her. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithS...

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Statement Concerning U.S. Supreme Court Decision "Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization"
June 24, 2022 Statement Concerning U.S. Supreme Court Decision “Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization” Today, with the U.S. Supreme Court reversing the 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision on the right to abortion, we enter a new era of opportunity and responsibility to safegua...

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Joint Statement on Violence Against Pro-Life Organizations Due to Pending Supreme Court Decision
Joint Statement on Violence Against Pro-Life Organizations Due to Pending Supreme Court Decision   The Connecticut Catholic Conference joined with other organizations to issue a joint statement on concerns about the growing violence against pro-life organizations across the country. The...

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Are We Prepared for the Overturning of Roe v. Wade? A Summary of Resources
While overturning Roe v. Wade will not prevent abortions, it will leave it to the states to decide if they will allow it.  We should approach questions we may face with the attitude of “What would Jesus do?”  The pregnancy has already occurred, whether it is current or in th...

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In Case You Missed It: Corpus Christi Mass Homily and Procession
Watch the homily and procession of the Corpus Christi Mass, celebrated Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich. The date also marks the official  launch of the three-year National Eucharistic Revival.    Welcome to the National Eucharistic Revi...

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Mark Your Calendar: Advent 2025 Begins November 30

Posted on November 18, 2025 in: ADVENT

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Mark Your Calendar: Advent 2025 Begins November 30
  “Beloved, now is the acceptable time spoken of by the Spirit, the day of salvation, peace and reconciliation: the great season of Advent. This is the time eagerly awaited by the patriarchs and prophets, the time that holy Simeon rejoiced to see.” – St. Charles Borromeo The first day of Advent in 2025 is Sunday, November 30, 2025. According to the USCCB’s liturgical calendar, this is the first Sunday of Advent and the start of the new liturgical year. Advent will end on December 24, 2025, as we prepare to celebrate the Nativity of ...

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Living the Longing: Finding God in the Quiet of Advent- A Reflection by Bishop Reidy
I love the Advent Season. I love it not just for what it leads to – the joyful celebration of Christ’s birth at Bethlehem. I love Advent for itself: a season of longing, expectation, and hope. I think that, in a way, the entirety of life is like Advent. There is, deep within us, a longing for God and, as Saint Augustine says, our hearts are restless until they rest in God. That longing and restlessness will not be entirely satisfied until we reach Heaven. Until then, in this life, many things compete for our attention. Those things variously attract us, distr...

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Renew Your Heart: Virtual Advent Mission 2025

Posted on November 20, 2025 in: News, ADVENT

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Renew Your Heart: Virtual Advent Mission 2025
In our very busy world, it’s easy to feel stretched thin or spiritually scattered. This Advent, come renew your heart and rediscover the gifts God longs to give you.   Join us for a three-week Virtual Advent Mission as we reflect on how Patience, Perseverance, and Peace can take root in our lives through prayer and grace. Join us on Tuesdays: December 2, 9, & 16 from 7PM – 8PM.  To register contact Alvania at atejada@norwichdiocese.net or 860-848-2237 ext. 304. Come prepare your heart for Christ this Advent season.     ...

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Padre Pio’s Devotional Joy Leads Us to the Christmas Open House
*Padre Pio and the Humble Mystery of the Incarnation* For Padre Pio, the heart of December was never noise or celebration—it was wonder. He was profoundly moved by the mystery of the Incarnation, the moment when God chose to enter the world in the smallest and simplest of forms. The humility of the Christ Child touched him deeply. Witnesses often noted that even the mention of the Infant Jesus brought a tenderness to his face and a quiet reverence to his voice. Though Padre Pio did not write extensively about the liturgical days leading up to Christmas, th...

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An Evening of Reflection and Giving: Advent Holy Hour with Bishop Reidy
As we enter the quiet beauty of Advent, the Diocese of Norwich invites you to pause, pray, and share the light of Christ with those in need. Join us on Thursday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Norwich for a special Advent Holy Hour with Bishop Reidy. This sacred hour before the Blessed Sacrament will include an Advent reflection offered by Bishop Reidy— an opportunity to rest in God’s presence, deepen your anticipation for the coming of Christ, and reflect on the hope and renewal this season brings. All are welcome, and peopl...

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A Prayer of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 20, 2025 in: Reflections

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A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Lord God, on this day of Thanksgiving, we ask your blessings on our family, our friends, our home, our health and on the food we are about to eat. We thank you for this time together and the many gifts that you have given us. Help us to remember in this time of bounty those less fortunate. And may your love consume us all that we might share in our glory. Amen.

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