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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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Getting Closer to God at St. Patrick Cathedral School - Hope & Faith
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Faustine from St. Patrick Cathedral School in Norwich speaks about the highlight of her Catholic education. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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In Memoriam: Reverend John Stanley Gwudz (1946–2026)
Reverend John Stanley Gwudz, a retired priest of the Diocese of Norwich, died on Monday, January 26, 2026, in San Diego, California, following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are pending in California, where he resided for many years, with burial to follow at the Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego. Father John was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on July 1, 1946. He attended Falls School and St. Joseph School, and graduated from St. Bernard High School. He continued his priestly formation at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and at Our Lady of the ...

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Young Adults Celebrate Mass with Bishop Reidy at UConn
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”   On a frigid evening, the Catholic community of the University of Connecticut at Storrs gave Bishop of Norwich Richard F. Reidy a warm welcome at the annual Young Adult Mass held on Sunday, February 1.  It was the bishop’s first time celebrating the Norwich diocese’s Young Adult Mass, and the Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the UConn campus was almost filled to capacity for the occasion.  In his homily, Bishop Reidy acknowledged the challenges we all fac...

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In Memoriam Rev. Victor Chaker (1934–2026)
The Diocese of Norwich mourns the passing of Rev. Victor Chaker, who died on February 3, 2026, at Bayview Nursing Home in Waterford, Connecticut, at the age of 91. Born September 15, 1934, in Port Said, Egypt, Father Chaker pursued advanced studies in science and engineering before answering God’s call to the priesthood later in life. Father Chaker studied at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Norwich on May 31, 2003, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. He served the faithful of St. Mary Parish in C...

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‘God Chose You for Me’: Marriage Retreat Day Planned for March 21
  Married couples are invited to step away from the busyness of daily life and invest in their relationship at a Marriage Retreat Day titled God Chose You for Me, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Hartford. The retreat will take place on Saturday, March 21, at the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Pastoral Center in Bloomfield. Designed as a day of reflection, prayer, and renewal, the retreat focuses on deepening the spirituality of marriage and strengthening the bond between husband and wife. Rooted in the missio...

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Ice Skating with the Bishop Brings Community Together
   On Monday-January 19, families from across the diocese gathered at the Rose Garden Ice Arena in Norwich for Ice Skating with Bishop Richard Reidy, an afternoon filled with laughter, fellowship, and winter fun. More than 150 adults and young people attended, transforming the rink into a joyful scene of community and connection as people of all ages took to the ice together. Skaters of every skill level were welcomed and encouraged. Those new to ice skating especially enjoyed using skating “seals,” which helped learners stay upright while buildi...

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Catholic Charities is Seeking Volunteers for Several Roles
Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers for the following positions: Receptionist(s): Bilingual, greet clients, answer phones and other responsibilities. Grant Writer(s): Previous grant writing experience, flexible hours, work from home. Finance Volunteer: Enter data information. Digital Designer: Applies creative thinking and technical skills to design content for websites. Web Developer: Designs, builds, maintains websites or web applications Fundraiser: Design, plans and executes events to raise funds for Catholic Charities.   Please send yo...

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