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Explore the Diocese’s Unique Places of Prayer
During Lent I like to visit places of calm and reflection where I can feel alone in prayer, and  in the presence of God. Over the years I have visited several such places which are conveniently located in our Diocese. One spot that I often visit is Enders Island. This is an 11-acre island of...

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Called to Become a Sister - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Sr. Veronica Rose, SCMC speaks about her call to the vocation of a sister.     View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Watch: Candlelight Concert and Compline at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Watch a full video replay of the hour-long, free concert of choral music followed by Compline in candlelight at the Cathedral of St. Patrick. on March 20th Compline is Night Prayer from the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours. It is where we pray to give thanks for the day and ask for protection whil...

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Vocation to Married Life - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Ken and MaryBeth Walter speak about their call to the vocation to married life.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Hartford March a Chance to Proclaim the Value and Sanctity of Human Life
With a potentially historic U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion expected this summer, pro-lifers will gather in Hartford on Wednesday, March 23 for the first March for Life CT. At issue is a Mississippi law that prohibits abortion after 15 weeks with some exceptions.  Many analysts belie...

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Safe Environments Protects Our Young People
Keeping Kids Safe April is the month to mark and acknowledge our work in child abuse prevention and awareness. Here at Safe Environments we focus on this all year with our work teaching and screening adults youth, and young people.  Our job is to not keep this information on a shelf or in ...

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Send Us Your CT March for Life Photos

Posted on March 10, 2022 in: News

Send Us Your CT March for Life Photos
Send Us Your CT March for Life Photos Are you attending the CT March for Life taking place on Wednesday, March 23rd in Hartford? If so, we are asking for your top three photos from the event to be published in the April issue of the Four County Catholic and on the diocesan website. Candid phot...

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Vocation to the Single Life - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Natasha Hagen from Our Lady Queen of Hope in Coventry and Storrs speaks about what the vocation to the single life means to her.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Saint Patrick's Day - The Day Everyone is Irish
On March 17, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Patrick, Bishop of Ireland, who 1,500 years ago brought Christianity to the Emerald Isle. In addition to being the patron of the Diocese of Norwich, Saint Patrick is also the patron of Ireland where Irish monks were instrumental in preserving...

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Bishop Cote Approves Voluntary Collection to Help Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine
In conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop Cote has authorized a voluntary appeal for financial support to assist in the relief efforts resulting from the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in Ukraine and the surrounding countries. Bishop Cote asks all pastors to...

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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Events
Use the Handy List Below to See Where All the Best Church Bazaars and Craft Fairs are Being Held Throughout the Diocese. You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours.        Sunday, November 30 Wreath Making Event Our Lady of Lourdes, Hampton • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM All materials supplied to create your own unique wreath. Not feeling creative? Order one already made. Contact Gloria Burell at (860) 445-9350. Saturday, December 6 Holly Berry Christmas Craft Fair St. Philip Parish Center, Ashford &bul...

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Finding the Gospel in our Holiday Movies

Posted on November 26, 2025 in: ADVENT

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Finding the Gospel in our Holiday Movies
Each Advent, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, we’re drawn to the warmth of familiar Christmas stories. We dust off old DVDs, queue up streaming favorites, and settle in with cocoa, popcorn,and twinkling lights — yet beneath the nostalgia, many of these films quietly proclaim the Gospel. I’ve written before about "It’s a Wonderful Life" (Volume 35 Number 1) and its unmistakable parallels with the Good News: sacrifice, redemption, community, and the reminder that every life touches countless others. But it isn’t...

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Gratitude Should Accompany Your Turkey and Pie, Pope Says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Thanksgiving is a "beautiful feast" that reminds everyone to be grateful for the gifts they have been given, Pope Leo XIV said. "Say thank you to someone," the pope suggested two days before the U.S. holiday when he met reporters outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo before returning to the Vatican after a day off. Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, was scheduled to spend his Thanksgiving Nov. 27 in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey, the first stops on his first foreign trip as pope. A reporter asked the pope what he was than...

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Location Change AND Time -Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held December 6th
LOCATION & TIME CHANGE: First Saturday Pro-Life Mass — Saturday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church (22 Maple Ave., Uncasville) on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. Rosary for Life will begin at 8:20 a.m. Please join our celebrant, Rev. Raymond Introvigne, as we pray to end abortion and for healing for those who have had an abortion. Breakfast and fellowship following Mass.

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Honoring a Career of Faithful Service

Posted on November 25, 2025 in: News, ACA

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Honoring a Career of Faithful Service
Celebrating the Retirement of Mary Ellen Mahoney After more than 12 years of faithful service, the Diocese of Norwich is celebrating the retirement of Mary Ellen Mahoney, who joined us on March 13, 2013, and quickly became one of the most trusted, steady, and mission-driven members of our diocesan family. Mary Ellen began her work in the Office of Development and, through commitment and leadership, eventually became the Executive Director of the Office of Development, overseeing the full range of diocesan development functions that support our parishes, schools, and m...

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