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Norwich Diocesan Cemetery Corporation is Hiring
Do you or someone you know like to work outdoors?   Seasonal Cemetery Field Worker Seasonal Employee: Operates cord trimmer, trims grass around monuments, markers, and other obstructions, assists with general maintenance and other related duties as assigned. Pay depends on experience...

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Texas School Shooting: US Catholic Bishops Lament ‘Epidemic of Evil and Violence’
The U.S. Catholic bishops said on Tuesday that the country was facing an “epidemic of evil and violence” after a gunman killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Texas. In a statement issued on May 24, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged citizens t...

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'God is Always with Me' - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Bill Hermann from Divine Mercy Community in Uncasville speaks about how his military service and faith connect. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Saint Vincent de Paul Place, Norwich, has Volunteer Opportunities
Saint Vincent de Paul Place, Norwich, is looking for volunteers for various needs. Check out the below opportunities to lend your time and talents: St. Vincent de Paul Place is looking for summer volunteers.   Educators / college students consider helping at SVdPP once a week for the summ...

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Judge Blocks Auction of Dorothy's 'Wizard of Oz Dress,' over Catholic University's Objections
Catholic News Agency  The Catholic University of America cannot auction a dress from the Wizard of Oz until a court resolves a legal challenge about its ownership, a federal judge has said. The university had scheduled an auction of the dress worn by Judy Garland for the classic movie in ...

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Birdies for Charity to Benefit Catholic Charities
We are excited to announce our 2022 partnership with the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity program. Birdies for Charity is a giving platform where nonprofits simply solicit donations and receive a 15% bonus on every dollar raised thanks to Webster Bank! So make your donation go even furt...

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Catholic Charities Teams up with Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast
With the current shortage of baby formula, more and more moms are considering donating their breast milk to Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast. The New London office of Catholic Charities is a Milk Bank Depot for moms wishing to make a lifesaving donation. Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, a...

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Saint Bernard School Summer Studies Program: “Become a Summer Saint” 
Saint Bernard School will continue its third year of the comprehensive Summer Studies Program. This program has been designed to provide academic enrichment and to build skills in many subject areas. It offers something for every student and all students in grades 6-12 are welcome. All participants ...

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Prayers of a Soldier's Mother - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Kathy D'Amelio from the Office for Safe Environments speaks about how her faith has influenced being the mother of a soldier. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks  ...

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Knights Give Out McGivney Awards

Posted on May 17, 2022 in: News

Knights Give Out McGivney Awards
The Little Sisters of the Poor in Enfield and St. Edmund’s Retreat on Enders Island received the 2021 and 2022 Blessed Michael McGivney Award, respectively. The 46th annual McGivney Awards banquet was held March 27 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Connecticut. The 2021 award to the Lit...

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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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A Greater Love: Honoring Veterans through Faith, Sacrifice, and Service
As November brings us closer to Veterans Day, it offers a poignant reminder of the men and women who have answered the call to serve— a call that demanded courage, resilience, and sacrifice. Veterans Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a sacred invitation to pause, to honor, and to reflect deeply on the lives of those who chose duty over self, who placed neighbor and nation above their own comforts, safety, and often, above their own dreams. In our Catholic faith, we hold dear the teaching that every human life has inherent dignity and worth. Thi...

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Former Parishioner of Bishop Reidy Moves Closer to Sainthood
A beloved Worcester “Block Mom,” a Harvard-educated convert, and one of the most compelling pro-life voices of her generation — could she also be a future saint? The Vatican has now approved the next step in the cause of Ruth Pakaluk, a former parishioner of Bishop Richard F. Reidy when he served as rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Worcester. In this article by Matt McDonald for the National Catholic Register, you’ll discover how her remarkable journey from atheism to Catholicism, her tireless pro-life witness, and her heroic serenity in suffer...

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Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference Releases 2025 Annual Abortion Report
    The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference (CTCPAC)— the public policy office of Connecticut’s Catholic bishops— serves as the Church’s voice on issues of life, justice, and moral concern at the state Capitol. Each year, the Conference publishes its Annual Abortion Report, compiling official data from the Connecticut Department of Public Health to provide a clear picture of abortion trends across the state. The newly released 2025 report reveals a sobering reality: abortion numbers in Connecticut have continued to rise sha...

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U.S. Bishops to Consecrate Nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026 to accompany the country’s 250th anniversary. At the USCCB Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, bishops voted “to entrust our nation to the love and care of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.” Devoting the nation is an opportunity “to remind everyone of our task to serve our nation by perfecting the temporal order with the spirit of the Gospel as taught by the Second Vatican Council,” Bishop Kevin Rhoades of ...

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Bishop Reidy on the Meaning Behind Catholic Schools Week
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Catholic Schools Week is a celebration which began in 1974. This is a yearly celebration of Catholic Education throughout the United States. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week for 2026 is: “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” Catholic Schools educate the whole person mind, body and soul. It is based on Pope Francis’s words, “Christ is alive and He wants you to be alive.” Catholic Schools Week is celebrated from January 25 - January 31, 2026. The companion to National Catholic ...

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