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Sacraments 101: Holy Orders Part I
In concluding our look at the Sacrament of Matrimony in the previous article, we’ve now covered six of the seven sacraments instituted by Christ. That leaves us to discuss one last sacrament which falls into the same category as Matrimony/Marriage. It is the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Holy Orde...

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Advent Mission Week 4 Video

Posted on December 19, 2021 in: Advent

Advent Mission Week 4 Video
On the fourth and final week of Diocesan Advent Mission, the Office of Faith Events invites Msgr. Les Janik to speak on Jesus.   Bookmark and visit NorwichDiocese.org/Advent for additional resources this Advent season. See all the Advent Mission 2021 videos below:  ...

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Christmas Joy: One of Many Gifts
As Christians from different cultures throughout the world come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus, it is our opportunity to step off the treadmill of our daily lives and appreciate the true gifts of Christmas. Through our gift of faith, we know Jesus Christ is the Son of God. God’s gift...

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'They are like clean windows...' - A Young Person's View of Vocations
On October 28, 2021, Sister Mary Grace of the Sisters of Life came to the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas in Storrs for a talk on religious vocation and a panel discussion on discernment with Sister Mary Loreta of the Sisters of Life and Fathers Gabriel and Immanuel of the Franciscan Friars of the Rene...

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Video: Learn About the St. Joseph Churches in the Diocese
Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph Learn more about places named St. Joseph in the Diocese of Norwich during the Year of St. Joseph. This week the Office of Faith Events visits the residences and staff at St. Joseph's Living Center in Windham.   View Additional Churches w...

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A Busy Year for the Communications Ministry - Your Help is Needed
  Dear Faithful Readers . . .  Once a year we appeal to your generosity to help defray the production costs of our print, online, and email newsletter editions of the Four County Catholic. This year is no exception. Please consider a donation to the Communication Ministry - Click He...

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Happy Guests Return to Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner
After a two-year hiatus, guests were happy to gather in person for the 11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner on Nov. 7 at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station.  Dr. Gail Kingston, superintendent of schools for the diocese, discussed the importance of a Catholic education. The Saint Bernard Sch...

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Reflect on the Peace of Christmas - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas-the Administrative Assistant for the Office of Faith Events, speaks about Advent peace. Bookmark and visit NorwichDiocese.org/Advent for additional resources this Advent season.   View previous videos or more ar...

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Rest in Peace - Monsignor Michael T. Donohue
Reverend Monsignor Michael T. Donohue Reverend Monsignor Michael T. Donohue retired priest of the Diocese of Norwich died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. Obituary and arrangements are below.  East Lyme - Monsignor Michael T. Donohue,...

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"Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe"
On Sunday, December 12, 2021, faithful from across our Diocese gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick to celebrate The Annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Very Reverend Laurence LaPointe celebrated the Mass.  Reverend Luis Henry Agudelo delivered a stirring Homily bookende...

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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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Mary, Full of Grace: Honoring the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
On December 8, we celebrate one of the most beautiful truths of our faith: the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast invites us to pause in the midst of Advent and reflect not only on who Mary is, but also on what God is continually doing in the quiet of human history and within the hidden places of our own hearts. The Immaculate Conception does not refer to Jesus’ conception, but to Mary’s. It is God’s loving act of preserving her from original sin from the very first moment of her existence. This miracle is the unmistakable sign...

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The Humble Servant – A Deacon’s Heart

Posted on December 03, 2025 in: News

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The Humble Servant – A Deacon’s Heart
  The permanent deacon is an ordained minister who receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders and is called to a life of service to the People of God in the ministries of the liturgy, the word, and charity. The permanent deacon is called to be a living “image of Christ” (Imago Christi), called to “serve, not to be served.” Diaconate service can only be genuine when it is rooted in humility. Colin D’Amelio is attempting to create a film illustrating the humble heart of a deacon. Colin is the son of Deacon Dan and Kathy D’Amelio, D...

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Northeastern Connecticut Knights of Columbus and Danielson Elks Announce Final 2025 “Coats for Kids” Distribution in Putnam
Families in need of warm winter clothing are invited to attend the 2025 Free “Coats for Kids” distribution on Tuesday, December 9, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 68 Providence Street in Putnam. This annual initiative, jointly organized by the Northeastern Connecticut Knights of Columbus and the Danielson Elks Lodge 1706, provides brand-new winter coats for boys and girls in a range of toddler, youth, and teen sizes. Coats are available in various colors and styles to help children stay warm during the col...

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