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Memorial Day Services Honor the Fallen
A dedicated group of about 40 people gathered Monday, May 31 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich under gray skies to honor the U.S. Armed Forces men and women who have died in military service to our country.  The Memorial Day Mass in Norwich, as well as a Mass celebrated by the Most Reverend ...

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An Action-Packed Day At Xavier

Posted on June 01, 2021 in: School News

An Action-Packed Day At Xavier
Friday, April 30, was one of those celebratory days at Xavier. “As we begin the end of the year celebrations, days like this are why we chose to be educators. A truly fabulous day at Xavier,” Headmaster Dave Eustis said as he reflected on all that had occurred. First up, before the...

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Mass of Ordination to the Diaconate of Reverend Mr. Jacob Ramos
Mr. Jacob Ramos was ordained to the Diaconate in a Mass of Ordination on Thursday, May 27, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich. Deacon Lawrence Barile, who was ordained last year, called the Elect, Jacob Ramos, forward during the Rite of Ordination before the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, B...

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ACA Ministry Spotlight: Office of Faith Events
The mission of the 25 plus ministries and programs of the Diocese of Norwich can best be expressed by the words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew: For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you care...

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The Blessings of Motherhood-May 26-Hope & Faith Video Series
May 26, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Jennifer O’Neill from St. Pius X talks about the blessings of motherhood. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph
Learn more about the Churches named St. Joseph of the Diocese of Norwich during the Year of St. Joseph

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Case Workers Exemplify Compassionate Caring
At Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, we are blessed to have caring employees who go above and beyond what is expected of them. Nine of these are our case workers. Throughout the Diocese, in our four offices you will find these dedicated individuals, tirelessly striving to improve the lives of ...

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Action Alert: Help Protect Pregnancy Resource Centers in Connecticut
  ACTION ALERT The State Senate and House of Representatives Pass Legislation Detrimental to Pro-life Pregnancy Resource Centers in Connecticut.   Urge the governor not to sign "S.B. 835," An Act Concerning Deceptive Advertising Practices of Limited ...

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Reminder: Sunday Mass Obligation Resumes With The Vigil Mass Of The Solemnity Of Pentecost
As previously announced in a letter signed by the bishops of Connecticut, the general dispensation from attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation will be ended as of this weekend – the Solemnity of Pentecost. While parishes can return to 100% capacity with no special so...

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The Blessings of Motherhood-May 19-Hope & Faith Video Series
May 19, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Rebecca Holmes from Our Lady Queen of Peace talks about the blessings of motherhood. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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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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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"

Posted on March 12, 2026 in: Reflections

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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"
“Christ be with me, Christ within me” St. Patrick’s Breastplate The Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick on March 17. The following prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and has a personalized inspiration for all of us who reside in our diocese placed under his protection and reliant on his intercession.  “Christ be with me, Christ within me… Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Chri...

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Pope Leo XIV Explains the Church’s ‘Human and Divine Dimensions’
Pope Leo XIV leads the weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on March 4, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News The pope’s catechesis focused on the dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium, one of the pillars of Vatican II. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that the Church cannot be understood solely from a human perspective but rather as the fruit of God’s plan of love for humanity realized in Christ. He also emphasized that this does not imply the spiritual superiority of the Church’s members. “An ideal and pure C...

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New Papal Envoy Named for the United States

Posted on March 10, 2026 in: News

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New Papal Envoy Named for the United States
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, giving the Church in this country a new diplomatic representative at an important moment in its life. The appointment was announced March 7. Archbishop Caccia, 68, succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, who has served in the role since 2016. For many Catholics, the title “apostolic nuncio” may sound unfamiliar, but the role is significant. The nuncio serves as the Holy Father’s personal representative to both the Church and the government of...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of March
In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions?” Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March is for disarmament and peace. In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions? Without rocket alarms shattering the silence of the night?” “Please j...

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Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It
Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It The 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal is not simply about meeting a goal. It is about seeing, with fresh eyes, what the Church is doing right here in our own diocese through faith put into action. This weekend, March 7 and 8, parishes across the Diocese of Norwich began sharing the new ACA video. It is worth taking a few minutes to watch. ↑↑↑Click the Play Button More Than a Fundraising Video A good video does more than explain a campaign. It remind...

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