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In Case You Missed It: 'Why Don't My Adult Children go to Mass'
Join Deacon Dennis Dolan and Mary-Jo McLaughlin as they explore the topic of adult children who stopped going to mass.  Listen to the parents who are burdened by this knowledge as they reflect on the presentation.  The session covers why the adults have chosen not to attend, options that m...

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A Path to Grow in Christ’s Love

Posted on October 10, 2022 in: ACA

A Path to Grow in Christ’s Love
Fall is upon us, and I hope that you all get the opportunity to visit your favorite pumpkin patch or apple orchard, bake an apple pie or sip your favorite spiced tea or coffee.  Autumn brings many new changes for several members of our diocese, whether it’s the start of a new school ye...

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Bishop's Column: Go into the Whole World and Proclaim the Gospel
October/November 2022 Four County Catholic Go into the Whole World and Proclaim the Gospel   My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We are fortunate to live in New England. One of the highlights of living in New England is the change of seasons. Each season offers us something uniq...

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Pilgrimage to the Passion Play of Oberammergau
After waiting three years to see Eastern Europe, our journey began with the announcement of a pilots’ strike by Lufthansa, our designated airline carrier to Prague, the capitol of the Czech Republic. With some creative re-arrangements, our travel agent divided the 29 of us into groups, sending...

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Religious Discrimination in Connecticut

Posted on October 05, 2022 in: News

Religious Discrimination in Connecticut
SEND A CLEAR MESSAGE TO OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS: RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION CAN NOT AND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED IN CONNECTICUT. Sign Our Petition Recently, a disturbing video laced with anti-Catholic sentiments emerged out of Greenwich, CT. It serves as a warning sign that our culture is heading ...

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Clergy Appointments in the Diocese of Norwich
October 4, 2022 The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D. D., Bishop of Norwich, has made the following clergy and diocesan appointment in the Diocese of Norwich   Reverend Jonathan Ficara from Pastor, Our Lady - Queen of Peace Parish, Storrs, and Coventry, Leave of Absence for Personal r...

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Experiencing Christ in the Scriptures - Hope and Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister in the Office of Faith Events, speaks about how we experience Christ in the scriptures during liturgy. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSpar...

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Candidates Installed as Acolyte

Posted on October 05, 2022 in: Vocations

Candidates Installed as Acolyte
Bishop Cote confers the ministry of Acolyte on five men who are candidates for ordination to the permanent diaconate, on Sunday, October, 2, at the Church of the Holy Family, Hebron. The role of an acolyte is to aid the deacon and to minister to the priest. It is his duty to attend to the se...

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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal
We Can Help To report inappropriate conduct of any kind by a Diocesan Bishop please contact ReportBishopAbuse.org or call 1-800-276-1562 To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Dioce...

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From the Superintendent's Desk: Mercy High School - A Strong Catholic Foundation
My dear friends, this month we focus the spotlight on another one of the outstanding educational institutions in the diocese, Mercy High School, in Middletown. Mercy High School in Middletown, Conn. provides young women in grades 9-12 a challenging college preparatory education with a strong foun...

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The Blessing of the Easter baskets is a long-cherished tradition in the Catholic faith. Rooted in religious significance and cultural heritage, it has come to hold profound meaning for people of all ethnic backgrounds. Its roots date back to the early 12th century history of Poland, and is now observed by many Eastern European countries, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Many Eastern Roman Catholics and Orthodox Christians, including Czechs, Croatians, Hungarians, Lithuanians, Russians, Slovaks and Ukrainians, also participate in this holy ritual. On Holy...

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Norwich Pilgrim Prayer Warriors - Our Diocesan Pilgrimage to the State Capital for the 5th Annual CT March for Life
Led by our fearless leader, Bishop Richard Reidy, we embarked on Wednesday, March 18th from a beautiful Pro-Life Mass celebrated by our Good Sheperd at the Cathedral to Hartford to attend the Rally and March For Life, peacefully praying and demonstrating for the respect of all life and the protection of the unborn. Bishop Reidy gave the closing remarks, prayer and blessing. For many of us, with the Cathedral School children attending the morning kick-off Mass, their precious young voices praying the Our Father, touched our hearts and brought tears to many eyes, making fo...

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Carpe diem is an old Roman expression frequently translated as “seize the day.” It reminds us to take advantage of the present moment and not to let opportunity pass us by. Whether an athlete in competition, an investor in the market, or a suitor in love, opportunities must be recognized and grasped, or they can pass away and be lost. Holy Week is one such opportunity. It is the most important week of the Church’s year because it commemorates the most important events of history. The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and our faithful acc...

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Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Invites You to the 19th Annual Gala For the Love of a Child Charity Gala Saturday, April 18, 2026 A Villa Louisa 60 Villa Louisa Road Bolton, CT Purchase Tickets Join Bishop Richard F. Reidy for this special event benefiting the children of the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Cocktails and appetizers begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a dinner buffet. The evening will also feature Haitian crafts, artwork, a silent auction, and a keynote address by Marlene L. Daut, an award-winning author, scholar, and profe...

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