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Wanted: Angel Ornaments for Annual Festival of Trees
The Office of Faith Events is seeking contributions of multicultural angel ornaments for our tree atthe Wadsworth Atheneum's 48th Annual Festival of Trees and Traditions. Please bring or send donations to: 199 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 Donations needed by November 21, 2022 Thank ...

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Hope & Faith Video Series - Exploring the Churches of St. Mary in the Norwich Diocese
Join the Office of Faith Events as we visit the churches of St. Mary in the Diocese of Norwich.  This week, we visit St. Mary in Norwich. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Catholic Knights Templar Meet In Griswold
The first meeting of the Northeast Commandery of the Catholic Knights Templar took place on October 14-16, at the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Griswold. The Catholic Knights Templar is a private, international association of faithful men and women established in accordance with ...

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Daughters of Isabella Diaper Donation Helps Mothers in Need
Chapter 543 Daughters of Isabella, Putnam, donates diapers to the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Putnam to be distributed to local families in need. Left to right: Maureen Desilets, Suzy Lazarou (regent), Priscilla Dowd and Ellen Knight.   The Daughters of Isabella is a charitable orga...

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Forming One Family - Hope and Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas, administrative assistant for the Office of Faith Events, speaks about how the Eucharist and the liturgy come together to form one family. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.or...

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In Memoriam: Father John J. O'Neill
Fr. John J. O'Neill, M.S., pastor of St. James Church in Danielson CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11th at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, MA, after a short illness. With joy he served the people of the parish and many others throughout the area. He was pastor for thirty-one...

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Anniversary Mass - Couples Have the Keys to a Sacramental Marriage
The consistent thread throughout the Scriptures for the Annual Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass was the theme of persistence, perseverance, and patience.  It was a thread Deacon Doug Hoffman continued to sew throughout his homily asking couples gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, &ldquo...

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USCCB Respect Life Prayer & Action Monthly Prayer Guide
Pray Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be   Reflect Our Blessed Mother models a profound witness to love and life in the Gospel account of the Visitation. Luke’s Gospel tells us that, when Mary learns that her cousin Elizabeth is pregnant, she travels to the hill country “...

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A Grieving Mother Fulfills a Christmas Wish, Pays it Forward
Melissa Phelps was 32 years old and still wrote to Santa Claus. On December 13, 2020, Santa  gave her the two gifts she had requested – 10 days later Melissa was taken to Heaven. When Melissa began preschool, she was diagnosed as high functioning developmentally disabled, and high...

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Into the Breach - Men's Study Group

Posted on October 15, 2022 in: Events

Into the Breach - Men's Study Group
“Into the Breach” is an apostolic exhortation by Bishop Olmstead of Phoenix which explores the need for men to step into the breach in the battle for the family. The Knights of Columbus has produced a series of 12 videos based on Bishop Olmstead’s work. Each session of the study gr...

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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 April 10-12 Healing Weekend The Beginning Experience Ministry is inviting m...

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EWTN News Explains: When Does Easter Officially End?
Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost. Catholics recognize Easter — when Jesus Christ rose from the dead after sacrificing his life for all of humanity — as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. But, as it turns out, they can continue saying “Happy Easter” into May or, in some years, into June. Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles, Mary, and the first followers of C...

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'The Light of Christ': Easter Vigil a Celebration of His Resurrection
Illuminated by the glow of the Paschal candle, Bishop Richard Reidy commenced The Liturgy of Light (Lucernarium) to start the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Holy Saturday, April 4th.  "Sanctify this fire, we pray, and grant that, by these Paschal celebrations, we may be so inflamed with Heavenly desires, that with minds made pure, we may attain festivities of unending splendor through Christ, Our Lord," the bishop intoned before blessing the Paschal candle.  Father Brian Romanowski then carried the lighted candle down t...

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Grace Awaits! Don’t Miss Divine Mercy Sunday

Posted on April 08, 2026 in: News

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Grace Awaits! Don’t Miss Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday: A Day of Extraordinary Grace On Sunday, April 12, Divine Mercy Sunday draws the faithful into the boundless mercy of God and His desire to bring every soul back to Himself. Divine Mercy Sunday falls on the Second Sunday of Easter, emphasizing that Christ’s victory over sin and death is inseparable from His mercy. Through St. Faustina, Jesus revealed His deep longing to pour out graces upon souls, especially those who trust in His mercy. The Church teaches that extraordinary graces are available on this day. Those who go to Confession with...

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Work That Changes Lives- Outreach to Haiti Now Hiring
Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Now Hiring: U.S. Education Coordinator A meaningful part-time opportunity to support Catholic education and strengthen lives in Haiti. Outreach to Haiti is seeking a part-time U.S. Education Coordinator to oversee the U.S.-based work of its Education Program from the Norwich office. This position works closely with the Executive Director, Connecticut staff, and the Education Director in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to help support students, sponsors, and the mission of the program. Responsibilities include sponsor corresponde...

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Raffle Alert: A Month of Prizes, A Mission of Hope
Raffle Alert: It’s Back and Bigger Than Ever! St. Vincent de Paul Place is turning the month of May into a daily celebration with 31 incredible prizes and 31 chances to win. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and community friends, one amazing prize will be raffled off every day at 2 p.m. This exciting fundraiser is more than just a chance to win. It is also a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who need help most. Why It Matters As benefits continue to shrink, more seniors, individuals, and working families are struggling with...

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