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In Memoriam: Sister Joan Marie Crapps (1948-2026)
The Diocese of Norwich mourns the passing of Sister Joan Marie Crapps, 77, who passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, at St. Joseph Living Center, following complications from cancer, a disease she faced with courage and faith for seven years. Born on December 21, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota,...

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From Slave to Priest: A Story of Courage, Faith, and Hope
Students, teachers, staff, and friends of Sacred Heart School in Norwich and St. James School in Danielson were given a powerful and moving experience as they attended St. Luke Productions’ presentation of Tolton: From Slave to Priest. More than a performance, the production brought to life...

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Communion of Faithful, not just Clergy, Shares Role in Safeguarding Faith, Pope Says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- All baptized Christians share in the Church's mission and, guided by the Holy Spirit, are fit for renewing and building up the Church, Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience. Every person who has been baptized is called to bear witness to Christ, and the whole ...

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Faithful Gather for Saint Patrick Mass at the Cathedral
The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy celebrated the Saint Patrick Mass at noon on March 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, drawing the faithful together to honor Ireland’s patron saint and to pray as a Church during the Lenten season. The liturgy was both joyful and prayerful, a fi...

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St. Joseph - Husband of Mary and Patron of the Universal Church
St. Joseph is honored with feast days throughout the Liturgical Year. This feast encourages us to look at Joseph's role as husband and head of the Holy Family. Most of what we know about the life of St. Joseph comes to us from Scripture and legends that have sprung up regarding his ...

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A Question of Faith- Father, Why is There No Mass on Good Friday?
Father, why is there no Mass on Good Friday? Each year on Good Friday, parishioners enter the church and sense immediately that something is different. The silence is deeper. The sanctuary looks bare. And inevitably, the question is asked: “Father, why is there no Mass today?” Clo...

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Triduum Through the Eyes of a Child

Posted on March 15, 2026 in: Lent

Triduum Through the Eyes of a Child
The Sacred Triduum is often described as the summit of the Church’s liturgical year. For adults, it is a time rich with theology, Scripture, and tradition. For a child, however, the Triduum is experienced less through explanation and more through wonder. It is felt before it is understood, and...

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The Easter Triduum - Three Days That Changed the World
The Easter Triduum is the most sacred three-day period in the liturgical year, commemorating the Paschal Mystery—Christ’s Passion, Death, Burial, and Resurrection. It begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday and concludes with Vespers on Easter Sunday. The...

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Conversion on “God’s Time,” Not Our Own
Our life experiences all work together to shape who we are and who we become. For Norwich resident Dayne Rugh, truer words were never spoken. Dayne, a native of Groton, spent his childhood attending Sacred Heart School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Sacred Heart was his home away from ho...

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Work Beginning on Towers at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick
The scaffolding that's recently gone up near the Cathedral of Saint Patrick's main entrance is the sign of a long awaited project that's taking shape. Work is being performed by the Joseph Gnazzo company of Connecticut to repair the two towers at the front of the cathedral's exter...

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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 Events For events with additional information, click the blue event title to view the complete announcement. ...

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Why August Belongs to Mary

Posted on August 06, 2026 in: News

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Why August Belongs to Mary
Ask most Catholics which month belongs to Mary, and they will answer without hesitation: May. They are right. But August has a compelling claim of its own. For while May blossoms with Marian devotion, August shines with Marian glory. This month, the Church celebrates some of the most beautiful mysteries of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Together, they reveal who she is, where she is, and how she leads us to her Son. The Dedication of St. Mary Major On August 5, the Church celebrates the Dedication of St. Mary Major in Rome, the oldest and most important Marian basi...

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Join in Celebrations of the 2026 Feast of the Assumption Celebration
Parishioners, families, friends, and the entire community are warmly invited to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with two special celebrations in Pawcatuck and New London. These annual celebrations honor Mary's Assumption into Heaven and bring the community together in prayer, worship, and fellowship. Maria Assunta Society Celebration at St. Michael Church, Pawcatuck Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 p.m. – Rosary and Benediction The celebration begins with the praying of the Rosary followed by Benediction of the Blessed S...

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St. Anne Shrine Pilgrimage Planned for Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
The faithful of the Diocese of Norwich are invited to join Bishop Reidy on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for a day of prayer, pilgrimage and fellowship at St. Anne Shrine in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The pilgrimage will take place on the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows and will offer participants a special opportunity for devotion to St. Anne and the Blessed Virgin Mary. For more than 100 years, pilgrims have traveled to St. Anne Shrine seeking healing, peace and the unfailing love of Christ through the intercession of St. Anne and her daughter, Mary. Prayer at St....

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Couples Invited to Celebrate Love and Faith at Diocesan Anniversary Mass
Couples celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries are invited to gather in thanksgiving for the gift of marriage at the Diocese of Norwich's 2026 Silver and Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass, to be celebrated by Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich.   The annual celebration honors couples marking 25 years, 50 years, or any other significant wedding anniversary, offering an opportunity to renew their commitment and celebrate the blessings of married life alongside family, friends, and fellow c...

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Final Summer Discipleship Night Set for August 11
Final Teen and Young Adult Summer Gathering Set for August 11 Teens and young adults are invited to close out the summer with an evening of faith, friendship and fellowship at the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Griswold. The final gathering in the Teen and Young Adult Summer Series on Discipleship will take place Tuesday, August 11, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The evening is open to teens ages 13–17 and young adults ages 18–30, with separate tracks offered for each group. RSVP with QR code located at the bottom of the article.   D...

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