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Layette Program Benefits Catholic Charities
Each year we invite women of our parishes to become members of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.  Membership is open to all women in the Diocese of Norwich. This membership collection not only enrolls you as a member of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, but also p...

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'The Value of Wisdom Surpasses Pearls' (Job: 28:18)
Throughout my life I have often thought of the Old Testament figure Job who remained faithful to God and steadfast, even when faced with many trials and tribulations.  In getting to know Haitians and all the natural disasters that have befallen Haiti and the many challenges that face Haitian...

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 Called to Remember to 'Work Like Christ' - Sept. 22 Hope and Faith Video
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Kathy D'Amelio - Director of the Office for Safe Environments, speaks about getting back to work.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Bishop's Column: Confident in Our Faith
September 2021 Four County Catholic Confident in Our Faith My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Inspiration can come to us in many ways. Sometimes the source of inspiration can surprise us. I had such a moment recently. While Storm Ida was rattling the windows of my office and I was pray...

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Bishop, Column
May God Bless and Protect Our Children
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and had the opportunity to enjoy a day at the beach, a fun family picnic, or your favorite destination.  Now that autumn is approaching, many of your children and grandchildren have resumed full time in-person learning. The teachers and staff in our Dioc...

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ACA Thankful for Our Family of Faith

Posted on September 17, 2021 in: ACA

ACA Thankful for Our Family of Faith
When faced with difficulties, many of us turn to our families for help and support. Whether it be a shoulder to lean on, a caring ear to listen, or a roof over our heads and food on the table, we each know and appreciate the love of family. When reflecting on the recent news of the Diocese of Norwic...

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Video: Learn About the St. Joseph Churches in the Diocese
Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph Learn more about the Churches named St. Joseph in the Diocese of Norwich during the Year of St. Joseph. This week the Office of Faith Events visits Fr. Tadeusz Zadorozny at St. Joseph, Rockville.   View Additional Churches with the honor of ...

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'Food for the Journey' - September 15th Hope and Faith Video
September 15, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin- Coordinator of Catholic Family Services- welcomes you back to church to enjoy food for the journey. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Superintendent's Letter: Faith, Respect & Love Help Students Excel at St. John School
My Dear Friends,  I have new and exciting news to share with all of you. Each month we will highlight one of the outstanding educational institutions in the Diocese of Norwich. For this month’s issue it is St. John’s School in Old Saybrook.  At St. John School, an environ...

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Church-Declared Holy Legion of Mary Members on Their Way to Sainthood
FRANK DUFF, Servant of God, born in Dublin, Ireland June 7, 1889 the eldest of seven children. In 1916 at the age of 27 he published his first pamphlet, “Can We Be Saints?” In it he expressed one of the strongest convictions of his life, namely, that all without exception are called to b...

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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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A Greater Love: Honoring Veterans through Faith, Sacrifice, and Service
As November brings us closer to Veterans Day, it offers a poignant reminder of the men and women who have answered the call to serve— a call that demanded courage, resilience, and sacrifice. Veterans Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a sacred invitation to pause, to honor, and to reflect deeply on the lives of those who chose duty over self, who placed neighbor and nation above their own comforts, safety, and often, above their own dreams. In our Catholic faith, we hold dear the teaching that every human life has inherent dignity and worth. Thi...

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Saint Vincent de Paul Place Norwich Grateful for Mashantucket Pequot Tribe's Gift
The St. Vincent de Paul Place food pantry and kitchen in Norwich was the recipient this week of a generous donation from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe during a visit by tribal and city officials.  "We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation  for their generous donation to help us provide food to our most vulnerable community members through our pantry," St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich posted online.  The donation of $25,000, part of an annual giving campaign, comes during an ongoing disruption to SNAP benefits.&n...

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Meet Our New Youth & Young Adult Minister

Posted on November 05, 2025 in: News

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Meet Our New Youth & Young Adult Minister
Maria Sweeney Joins Evangelization & Discipleship as Youth and Young Adult Minister The Diocese of Norwich is pleased to welcome Maria Sweeney as our new Youth and Young Adult Minister in the Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry. Maria, a wife and mother of four, and her family are parishioners of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. Before moving to Connecticut in 2020, she served for many years in parish youth ministry in both the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the Archdiocese of New York, where she led retreats, youth pilgrimages, and parish-based cate...

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CNA Explains: What Does it Mean to Be a Doctor of the Church?
The Vatican on Saturday named St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the Church. The 19th-century English saint — a former Anglican priest who converted to Catholicism — joined 37 other saints who have been given the same honor. Born in London and baptized into the Church of England in 1801, Newman was a popular and respected Anglican priest, theologian, and writer among his peers prior to his conversion to Catholicism in 1845. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1847 and later made a cardinal by Pope Leo XIII in 1879. As a Catholic, Newman deepened and contri...

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Posted on November 05, 2025 in: Events

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Diocese of Norwich joyfully invites all the faithful to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas and Star of the New Evangelization. This beautiful evening of prayer and thanksgiving will be held Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, 201 Broadway, Norwich. The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary and an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A bilingual Holy Mass will follow at 7:00 p.m., with The Most Reverend Richard G. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, serving as principal...

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