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Saint Vincent de Paul Place Helps Community with Housing Essentials 
“Lent is a good time for sacrificing. Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.” – Pope Francis  Self-sacrifice can be defined as the act of giving up something in order to help another. Ever since I was very young, my family made a self-sacrifice during Le...

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Love for Easter Comes from New Life in Christ
Often, when I was a young child, my mother would say how much she loved Easter.  At the time, I never understood why. To my young mind, how could Easter be better than the birth of Christ at Christmas and the sharing of gifts?  Yet, as I grew older, I began to understand why. I have bee...

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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal
We Can Help To report inappropriate conduct of any kind by a Diocesan Bishop please contact ReportBishopAbuse.org or call 1-800-276-1562 To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Dioce...

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Called to Be a Person of Community - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Brother Cornelius Hubbuch speaks about why the vocation to being a Brother is special to him.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Bishop's Column: Model of Compassion
April 2022 Four County Catholic Model of Compassion My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: As our Lenten preparation continues, we contemplate Jesus’s overwhelming compassion in the ultimate act of divine love – laying down His life for our salvation. His actions throughout scr...

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Can We Make Lent Fun?

Posted on March 28, 2022 in: FaithSparks

Can We Make Lent Fun?
Those of you who know me know that I am all about having fun. I love to laugh and often use the phrase, “You have to make your own fun.” I have found throughout my life that laughter lightens the spirit and brings joy to every situation. It does not recognize differences or conflicts, ra...

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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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‘Something’s Happening’: Catholic Converts Surge in Many U.S. Dioceses
As Catholics across the United States prepare to welcome a striking rise in new converts this Easter, the Diocese of Norwich is very much part of that larger story of renewal. The National Catholic Register reports significant growth in dioceses nationwide, and here in Norwich that same momentum is clearly visible, with the Diocese recording a 112% increase and welcoming 98 catechumens and 152 candidates this year—the highest combined total in 10 years. This article offers a timely national perspective on something we are also seeing close to home: people are searchin...

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View the 2026 Chrism Mass and Inspiring Homily by Bishop Reidy
"The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me." (Is 61:1) The 2026 Chrism Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of the Diocese of Norwich, presided over the sacred liturgy, which marks a highlight of Holy Week. This special Mass featured the bishop's blessing of the holy oils — used throughout the year for sacraments such as Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders — and the Renewal of Priestly Promises by the clergy ...

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Bishop Reidy’s 2026 Easter Pastoral Letter
Easter Pastoral 2026 In his 2026 Easter Pastoral, Bishop Richard F. Reidy reflects on the hope, peace, and joy of the Resurrection, reminding the faithful that Christ’s victory over sin and death remains the foundation of our hope in every trial. Bishop Richard F. Reidy’s Easter Message “Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here... He has been raised” (Luke 24:5).The angelic announcement to the women at Jesus’ tomb on Easter forever changed their lives and our world. Laden with spices to anoint the body of the...

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Trail Rides with Bishop Reidy: A Day of Faith, Fellowship, and Adventure
Trail Rides with Bishop Reidy: A Day of Faith, Fellowship, and Adventure This spring, young people across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to step into the great outdoors for a truly memorable experience: Trail Rides on Horses with Bishop Reidy. On Saturday, April 18, youth ages 13–18 are invited to join Bishop Richard F. Reidy at C & L Stables in Goddard Park, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, for a day that promises not only adventure, but connection—both with one another and with the Lord. Set against the scenic backdrop of coastal Rhode Island, pa...

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In Case You Missed It: Palm Sunday Mass Video

Posted on March 30, 2026 in: News

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In Case You Missed It: Palm Sunday Mass Video
Watch Palm Sunday Mass with The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy from the Cathedral of Saint Patrick — his first Palm Sunday Mass and the beginning of his first Holy Week as Bishop of Norwich. What a fickle people we are. What a faithful God we have. Bishop Richard Reidy In the homily, Bishop Reidy reflects on entering more deeply into Holy Week and walking with Christ through His Passion with hearts fixed on the hope of Easter. View the bookmarked homily (40:45) or watch the full Mass.  

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Good Friday 2026

Posted on April 03, 2026 in: News

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Good Friday 2026
The faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich at 3 p.m. on Good Friday for one of the most solemn liturgies of the Church year, commemorating the Passion and death of the Lord. Presided over by Bishop Richard F. Reidy, the service offered a prayerful and moving reflection on Christ’s sacrifice and the hope found in the Cross. See it below.  

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