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Faithful Around the World United in Prayer of Peace
The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. joined with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, and the bishops of the world on March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation, in publicly offering a Prayer of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. “As we gather today, our Holy Fath...

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Connecticut March for Life Draws Thousands to Capitol
On Wednesday, March 23, Connecticut saw its first March for Life held on the steps of the State Capitol in Hartford. Organizers estimated there were about 3,000 marchers. Among the speakers were Jeanne Mancini, president of the March for Life; Archbishop Leonard Blair of Hartford, evangelical arc...

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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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Lifeboat: A Radical Reorientation for Catholic Survival
The Cathedral of St. Patrick’s in Norwich, CT is pleased to welcome Fr. Herald Joseph Brock, CFR (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal), for the 2026 Lenten Mission, on March 9–11, 2026, at 6:30 PM each evening. The Mission is open to all—please save the dates and help spread the word. A Lenten Mission is an invitation to “put out into the deep,” embrace deeper conversion, anchor ourselves more firmly in Christ, and rediscover our mission in Him. We look forward to gathering as a diocesan Church for these grace-filled evenings of clarity, e...

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Laugh, Think, Cry, and Pray — Reconnecting with Faith This Lent
An Unforgettable Speech I had the privilege of working at ESPN for 13 years, and during that time, I witnessed some incredible moments that transcended sports. One of the most powerful was Jim Valvano—Jimmy V—delivering his unforgettable speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards. Battling cancer, he spoke about what makes a good day: “Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think, you should spend some time in thought. And number three is you should have your emotions moved to tears. Could be happiness or joy, but think about it. If you lau...

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A Beautiful Act Of Contrition

Posted on February 24, 2026 in: Lent

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A Beautiful Act Of Contrition
Lent, a period of penitence and fasting, serves as an ideal time for the Sacrament of Reconcilliation due to its deep emphasis on introspection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. This season offers a profound opportunity to receive God's mercy, cleanse the soul, and renew one's relationship with God.    Lent calls us to return to God with all one's heart, making it a spiritually enriching experience that enhances the Lenten journey towards Easter's promise of redemption and new life.   A Beautiful Act of Contrition Fo...

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Joyous Rite of Election Welcomes Catechumens and Candidates to the Diocese
Calling it a "cause for great joy," Bishop Richard F. Reidy welcomed 250 people on the road to becoming Catholic or completing their initiation during the Diocese of Norwich's annual Rite of Election.  The Rite of Election on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick was a watershed in several ways for the Diocese of Norwich. This year, the diocese welcomed 98 catechumens, along with 152 candidates, making for the highest combined total for the Diocese of Norwich in 10 years.  This is another step toward their journ...

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Palm Sunday Concert Planned at Cathedral of St. Patrick
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., the Cathedral of St. Patrick will resonate with the stirring sounds of sacred music as the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus present a special Palm Sunday concert. Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada and Chorus Director Daniel McDavitt, the evening promises a moving meditation through music at the threshold of Holy Week. The concert will feature Dan Forrest’s Requiem, a profound and contemporary work known for its striking beauty and emotio...

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Praying the Way of the Cross Through New Eyes This Lent
This Lent, the Diocese’s Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry is inviting the faithful to enter more deeply into Christ’s Passion through a virtual series of Stations of the Cross— prayed with a different spiritual lens each week. The Way of the Cross will take place on Friday evenings throughout Lent at 7 p.m. Participants are welcome to join from home, gathering online in prayer and reflection. Each week, the Stations will be contemplated through a unique focus, helping participants encounter Christ’s suffering in the lived experiences of ot...

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