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'He Has Risen' - Bishop Cote's Easter Message
  Easter Message 2022 “There is no need for alarm. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here. See, here is the place where they laid him.” Mark 16:6 My dear brothers and sisters in the risen Lord: One of the greatest and mos...

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Returns to Cathedral for Palm Sunday Concert
After a three-year absence, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra again filled the Cathedral of St. Patrick with beautiful music on April 10 in a special Palm Sunday evening concert.  The orchestra and chorus performed before an audience that almost filled the cathedral, and which ...

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Shoeboxes of Hope - Mercy Community Sends Love to the Children of Ukraine
The Mercy community responded immediately and enthusiastically to long-time friend and supporter, Katie McCarthy Lombardo, and her request to join a grassroots effort to help the children of Ukraine. “I was looking through social media posts about Ukraine and happened to come across the pro...

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Are We Living Easter Joy? Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Nina Romero-Caron speaks about her Easter Joy.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Assisted Suicide Bill, Once Again, Dies in Judiciary Committee
S.B. No. 88 (RAISED) AN ACT CONCERNING AID IN DYING FOR TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS  Failed to Pass the Judiciary Committee and is dead for this legislative session. Thank You - without the efforts of all those who sent in emails and called their Senators and Representatives this outcome...

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Spread Easter Joy - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Alex Soucy speaks about the three places he finds Easter Joy.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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New Parish and Administration Center at Blessed Sacrament Parish
On February 27th Bishop Michael Cote blessed the new Blessed Sacrament Parish Administration Center and the renovated St Bernard Parish Center. Father Rick, pastor of the Blessed Sacrament Parish addressed the parish on this great occasion. From his homily at the Mass of Blessing Father Rick shar...

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Deacons Shift from 'Build A House' to 'Give A Goat'
The word “deacon” is derived from “diakonia'', a Greek word which means “to serve”. Deacons are members of the clergy along with priests and bishops.  The deacon’s ministry has three dimensions: liturgy, word and service. Deacons are ordained as a sac...

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Saint Vincent de Paul Place Helps Community with Housing EssentialsĀ 
“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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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 Friday, May 22 Padre Pio Birthday Mass & Celebration    Th...

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Memorial Day Cemetery Masses to Be Celebrated Across the Diocese of Norwich
Memorial Day Cemetery Masses Monday, May 25, 2026 The Diocese of Norwich will celebrate Memorial Day Masses in diocesan cemeteries on Monday, May 25, 2026. All are invited to attend and pray for those who gave their lives in service to our country. Norwich Deanery Saint Joseph Cemetery Boswell Avenue, Norwich Bishop Richard Reidy will celebrate Mass at 9:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich. Sacred Heart Cemetery Harland Road, Taftville Rev. Christopher Zmuda will c...

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A Prayer for Memorial Day

Posted on May 19, 2026 in: News

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A Prayer for Memorial Day
God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. Prayer provided by USCCB.

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Bishop Reidy and Diocese Pilgrims Journey to National Shrine of Divine Mercy
On May 13th, Bishop Reidy led over a hundred diocesan pilgrims to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Together, we enjoyed a beautiful, spiritual day with Our Lord and our Blessed Mother! A Marian priest, Father Bob, celebrating his 20th anniversary began our day with a Divine Mercy reflection. Following a delicious group lunch, four priests and Bishop Reidy offered Confessions while a Rosary was being prayed before our Eucharistic Lord. Our spiritual program continued with The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass being offered by our Shepherd. Bishop Reidy gave a...

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End of the Year Catechetical Leaders and Catechists
End of the Year Retreat Catechetical Leaders and Catechists Retreat Catechetical leaders and catechists from across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to gather for a special End of the Year Retreat on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Enders Island. Hosted by the Diocese of Norwich’s Evangelization & Discipleship Ministry, the morning retreat will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is designed as an opportunity for renewal, reflection, prayer and fellowship following a year of ministry and service. Set against the peaceful backdrop of Enders Is...

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Newly Married Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy
Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy An invitation for couples married up to five years Couples married within the last five years are invited to a special evening of fellowship and conversation with Bishop Richard Reidy. The Diocese of Norwich will host a “Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy” on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the bishop’s home. This gathering offers newly married couples an opportunity to connect with one another, share in conversation, and spend time with Bishop Reidy in a welcoming and relaxed setting. Designed especial...

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