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Giving is a Way of Life at Saint Bernard School 
Giving back to the community is a longstanding tradition at Saint Bernard School. This philosophy of generosity and caring is deeply rooted in the school’s faith and values. This year, students decided to increase the type, duration and amount of their philanthropy.  Listening to Pat V...

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Compelled By Mercy:  Core Value of Mercy Education
Mercy students, in the spirit of their founder Catherine McAuley, are steadfastly determined to take Mercy into an interconnected world. Their shared sense of social consciousness is fortified by universal empathy and a conviction that all are worthy of God’s mercy. This deep awareness and com...

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Six Xavier Juniors, Senior Leader Selected For XBSS Retreat 
When the six members of the Class of 2023 return from the XBSS Junior Retreat in March, they no doubt will experience what Father Joseph MacNeill talked about in his message to the student body at Mass on Jan. 4.  “Each of us can find a practical way to experience a newness, a rebirth ...

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St. John Paul II Regional School Draws from Rich Heritage
This month we focus the spotlight on another one of the outstanding educational institutions in the diocese - Saint Paul II Regional School Catholic education has a rich tradition in Middletown. For more than 100 years, parish Catholic Schools have provided education to students in pre-kindergart...

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New Employment Opportunities in the Diocese of Norwich
Looking for a job? We have a number of open positions that can be found at  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment.   Be sure to keep the link to NorwichDiocese.org/Employment handy

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Catholic Family Services a Constant Resource for Parishes and Families
Winter has always seemed to be a time for me to reflect on the past year. In our household it’s a little less busy than the other seasons. As I look forward to Spring and the warmer weather, I think about the many important people in my life. I am always so grateful for a happy marriage, a kin...

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Love of Family - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Coordinator of Catholic Family Services, speaks about how to do "small things with great love" for our family.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSpar...

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Bishop's Column: Called to the Joy of Love
February 2022 Four County Catholic Called to the Joy of Love My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, A faithful marriage is a re-creation in time and space of Jesus’ love for His people, the Church. Selfless love, which is the core of the Gospel message, is truly the very heart of mar...

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'In closing ...' - A Year of Exploring the Sacraments
Sacraments 101: Volume 15 - In Closing… Over the last year or so, we’ve looked at the seven Sacraments of the Church as instituted and handed down to us by Jesus Himself and His Catholic Church. In these articles, we explored some of the theological foundations for each Sacrament. We...

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Anchors of Hope-Diocese Celebrates Consecrated Life
World Day for Consecrated Life February 6, 2022 10:30 a.m. "Anchors of Hope" was the theme for this year's celebration of consecrated life in the Diocese of Norwich. The virtue hope is described as the anchor of the soul in the letter to the Hebrews chapter 6 v...

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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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Young Adult Retreat: Encounter the Eucharist Through Friendships
Young adults ages 18 to 39 are invited to a day of prayer, fellowship, and renewal on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck. Inspired by the witness of the newly canonized Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, the retreat will explore a central question: How can young adults encounter the Eucharist through friendships? Retreat Schedule 9:30 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Ellis, Vocation Director) Talk 1: Ethan Roberts, UConn FOCUS Missionary Small-group discussion following the first talk...

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Join a Silent Discernment Retreat for Single Catholic Women
Silent Discernment Retreat for Single Catholic Women (Ages 18–35) “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) The Little Sisters of the Poor invite single Catholic women ages 18–35 to a Silent Discernment Retreat focused on prayer, listening, and openness to God’s voice. This retreat includes: Holy Mass Eucharistic Adoration Spiritual talks Abundant silence, creating space for your heart to listen to the Lord   At the beginning and end of the retreat, participants will have time for conversation and sharing ...

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Sunday: Diocese-Wide Young Adult Mass with Bishop Reidy
Young adults from throughout the Diocese of Norwich are invited to gather for Mass with Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs. A reception will follow Mass. Event Details What: Mass for Young Adults with Bishop Richard F. Reidy When: Sunday, February 1, 2026  |  7:00 p.m. Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel (UConn campus), Storrs, CT 06268 After Mass: Reception to follow  

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Save the Date: Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti  Invites You to “For the Love of a Child Charity Gala”
    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 Rd., Bolton, CT The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, of the Diocese of Norwich invites you to join him in this event that benefits the children who live in the Archdiocese of Port-au-of Prince, Haiti. Cocktails and appetizers at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner buffet. Special Guest Speaker, Haitian crafts, artwork and silent auction. Tickets are $100...

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Secure Your Spot at Steubenville East, July 24-26
STEUBENVILLE EAST - HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WELCOME Join teens from across the U.S. for three days of fellowship, faith, and worship at Steubenville East in Springfield, MA, from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. This event is open to 8th–12th graders, with a total cost of $415, which covers the conference, meals, housing for 4, and transportation. A $100 deposit is required by the beginning of February to reserve your spot with Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry. To register, please speak with your Youth Minister or Catechetical Leader. For any questions, ...

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