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Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served
The Return “The Return,” an emotional depiction of a World War I soldier kneeling before a crucifix inside the Church of the Holy Innocents on West 37th and Broadway in lower Manhattan built in 1866. Both the crucifix and the church are still in place today. God of peace, we pray f...

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Laudato Si and the Role of Catholics - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Joe Meyer speaks about Pope Francis' Laudato Si and what it calls us to do as Catholics.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks        

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In Case You Missed It: Metanoia Lecture Series
Did you miss the Metanoia Lecture last week? “Responding to God’s Call: Witness Stories” took place at St. Thomas Aquinas on the University of Connecticut Campus with the Sisters of Life and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Great talks and a panel discussion on discernment too...

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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 Michael McManus at St. Joseph, Occum.   View Additional Churches with the honor of being name...

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An All Souls Prayer

Posted on October 28, 2021 in: Reflections

An All Souls Prayer
November 2 is the Commemoration of All of the Faithful Departed, or All Souls. On this day, we pray that all those who have died — our loved ones, and also those people around the world who we will never meet— through the mercy of God, will rest in peace.   Merciful Father, ...

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New Donors Help Annual Catholic Appeal 

Posted on October 27, 2021 in: ACA

New Donors Help Annual Catholic Appeal 
Many people have told me recently how quickly summer has flown by. I think it’s because with the rescheduling of so many 2020 events, our weekends were full of weddings, showers, bachelorette parties, along with the usual number of graduations, birthdays, and family parties. While so busy with...

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New Teachers Join Highly Regarded Mercy Faculty
A new school year is underway at Mercy High School in Middletown. The 400 students from nearly 50 towns across the state, were greeted by the addition of new faculty members.  “We’re thrilled to welcome outstanding educators to our faculty, who will help us build on a solid found...

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Confronting Climate Change - Hope and Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Fr. Robert Washabaugh speaks with Teresa Eikel, the Director of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network about climate change.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks   ...

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One Quick Kiss Leads to an Enduring Love Story
The chorus of a well-known 1960’s song goes, “If you want to know if he loves you so, it’s in his kiss.” After 74 years of marriage, those words are still ringing true for Anna Karrenberg of Colchester. On New Year’s Eve, 1925, when Anna was 15, she and a girlfriend ...

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A Day in the Life of an Outreach to Haiti Student
Jimmy Kervens Jean-Felix, a member of our staff in Christ the King neighborhood of Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince, was able to attend school and graduate from University thanks to the Education Sponsorship Program Outreach has had for many years. Jimmy recently shared the trials and t...

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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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Marking September 11 Anniversary, USCCB's Archbishop Coakley Offers Prayers
WASHINGTON - “As conflicts intensify around the world, let us renew our commitment to be Christ’s instruments of peace in an increasingly fractured and divided world,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in a statement marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.  Archbishop Coakley’s statement follows:   “As we prayerfully remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001, I invite all Catholics to join me in prayer for the victims taken from us in acts...

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In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS

Posted on September 09, 2026 in: News

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In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS
In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS April 8, 1935 – September 3, 2026 Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS, 91, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, Connecticut. Born Marie Anne Louise Berthiaume in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Lawrence (Loronzo) Berthiaume and Alice (Beland) Berthiaume. After graduating from Waterbury Catholic High School as the business valedictorian in 1953, she entered the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and professed her vows ...

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Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy with Bishop Reidy
The faithful of the Diocese of Norwich are invited to join Bishop Richard Reidy for a special pilgrimage to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, October 5, the Feast of St. Faustina Kowalska. The day will offer pilgrims an opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life and spend time in prayer, reflection and devotion to the Divine Mercy of Jesus. Located in the Berkshire Hills, the National Shrine is home to the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and has long welcomed pilgrims seeking to deepen their underst...

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Put Your Accounting Skills to Work for the Diocese of Norwich
Accounts Payable & Office Assistant Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich About the Diocese of Norwich The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich serves the faithful across Eastern Connecticut and is committed to advancing the mission of Jesus Christ through worship, evangelization, education, charitable outreach, and stewardship of resources. The Diocese supports parishes, schools, ministries, clergy, and lay leaders in fostering vibrant Catholic communities rooted in faith, service, and discipleship. As a diocesan employee, you become part of a faith-driven organiz...

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New Day Seminar Offers Support for Those Grieving a Loved One
Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum will offer its New Day Seminar for the Bereaved this fall, providing support and guidance for those navigating the loss of a loved one.   The seminar will meet for nine Thursdays from September 24 through December 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with no sessions on November 12 or 26.   The program is designed to help participants work through the tasks of grieving in a supportive setting. The accompanying book costs $15, and a free-will offering is welcomed.   Reservations are required. &...

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