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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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Jesus Elevates Beauty of Marriage to Something Even Better
In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a collection of the official teachings of the Church, we read the following: “we profess that ‘the sacraments of the new law were…all instituted by Jesus Christ our Lord’” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1114). This claim ...

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Twenty Years on from 9/11, How a NYC Firefighter Became a Catholic Priest
It’s been 20 years since the attacks of September 11, the most devastating terrorist attack in recorded history. If you were old enough, it’s likely you remember exactly where you were when you first learned of the attacks. Maybe you watched them, in real time, on the news. Maybe you lea...

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Reflecting on Summer Assignments

Posted on September 07, 2021 in: Vocations

Reflecting on Summer Assignments
An integral part of a seminarian’s priestly formation is his summer assignment. Each summer, upon returning home from the seminary, our seminarians are assigned to different parishes in the Diocese for eight weeks of pastoral work and experience. This time in the parish is important for them. ...

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Student Essays of Our Lady’s Approved Apparitions
Student Essays of Our Lady’s Approved Apparitions In Honor of the Centennial Celebration of the Legion of Mary OUR LADY OF BEAURAING is very important to us.  On the evening of November 29, 1932, five children, fun-loving, mischievous playmates, ranging from 15-19 were walking toward...

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'We Are All in This Together' - Sept. 8 Hope and Faith Video
September 8, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas- Administrator for the Office of Faith Events, speaks about getting back to school. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Civilize It: A Better Kind of Politics
A polarized Church. A divided nation. Pope Francis calls for “a better kind of politics.” How will you respond? As Catholics, we take to heart Jesus’ invitation to follow the example of the Good Samaritan, who challenges us to “become neighbors to all” (no. 80). As a...

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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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Saint Bernard School Welcomes Students for New Year
The first day of Saint Bernard School's 2021-2022 school year on Aug. 30 was a great success.   Below are some photos from the first day.    Prayers to the students, faculty and staff for a healthy, educational and inspirational year.  

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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 April 10-12 Healing Weekend The Beginning Experience Ministry is inviting m...

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Work That Changes Lives- Outreach to Haiti Now Hiring
Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Now Hiring: U.S. Education Coordinator A meaningful part-time opportunity to support Catholic education and strengthen lives in Haiti. Outreach to Haiti is seeking a part-time U.S. Education Coordinator to oversee the U.S.-based work of its Education Program from the Norwich office. This position works closely with the Executive Director, Connecticut staff, and the Education Director in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to help support students, sponsors, and the mission of the program. Responsibilities include sponsor corresponde...

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'The Light of Christ': Easter Vigil a Celebration of His Resurrection
Illuminated by the glow of the Paschal candle, Bishop Richard Reidy commenced The Liturgy of Light (Lucernarium) to start the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Holy Saturday, April 4th.  "Sanctify this fire, we pray, and grant that, by these Paschal celebrations, we may be so inflamed with Heavenly desires, that with minds made pure, we may attain festivities of unending splendor through Christ, Our Lord," the bishop intoned before blessing the Paschal candle.  Father Brian Romanowski then carried the lighted candle down t...

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Raffle Alert: A Month of Prizes, A Mission of Hope
Raffle Alert: It’s Back and Bigger Than Ever! St. Vincent de Paul Place is turning the month of May into a daily celebration with 31 incredible prizes and 31 chances to win. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and community friends, one amazing prize will be raffled off every day at 2 p.m. This exciting fundraiser is more than just a chance to win. It is also a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who need help most. Why It Matters As benefits continue to shrink, more seniors, individuals, and working families are struggling with...

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Join Bishop Reidy for Divine Mercy Pilgrimage on May 13
The Diocese of Norwich is inviting the faithful to join Bishop Richard Reidy for a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. The daylong pilgrimage will offer participants an opportunity to grow closer to Our Lord and the Blessed Mother through prayer, worship, and reflection. The pilgrimage includes Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, Confession, a Rosary for Life, the Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Chaplet, and veneration of the relics of St. Faustina. Pilgrims will also have...

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UConn Catholic Center Leads Second Annual Eucharistic Procession Through Campus
UConn Catholic Center Leads Eucharistic Procession Through Campus On a bright, sunlit afternoon on Thursday, April 9, students from the University of Connecticut Catholic Center, in conjunction with Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, led the second annual Eucharistic Procession through the heart of the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus. Beginning at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, the procession spanned approximately one mile, winding through the center of campus and drawing the attention of students, faculty, and community members. With prayerful reverence, par...

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