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I hope this summer has given you the opportunity to safely attend birthday parties, baptisms, weddings, graduations and picnics with friends and family. Many of us have waited quite a while to visit with our parents, grandparents and loved ones.  My husband, daughter and I were finally able to safely spend time with his grandparents this summer. We are all fully vaccinated and were truly b...

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U.S. Bishops’ Chairmen Respond to House Vote to Force Taxpayers to Fund Elective Abortions
July 29, 2021 WASHINGTON - Today, the House voted 219 to 208 in favor of H.R. 4502, a package of appropriations bills that currently excludes the 46-year-old Hyde Amendment and other longstanding, bipartisan provisions like the Weldon Amendment. Eliminating these provisions would force taxpa...

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A Tradition Continues: Blessing of the Fleet
Fishing boats in Stonington’s fleet headed out toward the harbor’s breakwater on Sunday, July 25, after a brief rain shower so the fishermen could complete a tradition that they have observed for decades. The Blessing of the Fleet remembers local fishermen who have died at sea and hon...

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Norwich, Mass, Catholic
Vocations: 'Thank You, Father Greg'
I remember meeting Father Greg Galvin for the first time over lunch at Willington Pizza. It was October of 2007. I was a senior at UConn and Fr. Greg had just been named vocations director for the Diocese of Norwich. We met to discuss my vocational discernment. I had finally decided, with the hel...

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Norwich, Catholic
Catholic University students replicate Notre Dame cathedral architecture  Washington D.C. (CNA) - Students and professors at the Catholic University of America (CUA) are building a full-scale truss replicating that which was destroyed in a 2019 fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.  On the lawn in front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washing...

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That evening, at sundown, they brought to [Jesus] all who were sick or possessed with demons. The whole city was gathered together about the door (Mark 1:32-33). Anyone who has ever experienced illness or sickness before, especially if it’s a chronic illness, could understand the desperation of the crowds who sought out Jesus in hopes that He might heal them. Illness, we know all too well...

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Norwich, Catholic
Letting God’s Light Shine in the Dark
While many are focused on the current situation in Haiti brought about by the assassination of  President Jovenal Moise, we should take heart in the light that shines forth from the work being done by Haitians that glorifies God. In Christ’s message to us in St. Matthew (5:16), “Jus...

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Young Adults to Help Start Young Catholic Professionals   The Office of Faith Events is looking at the possibility of starting a chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) in the Diocese of Norwich.  We are seeking dedicated young adult Catholics from our diocese who would have a vested interest in starting a local YCP.  YCP mission is to challenge, train, and inspire young...

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July 25 is the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly! “It is important for grandparents to meet their grandchildren and for grandchildren to meet their grandparents, because — as the prophet Joel says — grandparents, before their grandchildren, will dream, and have illusions [great desires], and young people, taking strength from their grandparents, will go forward ...

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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. Robert Washabaugh at St. Joseph, Norwich.   View Additional Churches with the honor of be...

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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 Around the Diocese For events with additional information, click the blue event title...

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Keeping Faith Alive All Summer Long

Posted on July 15, 2026 in: Reflections

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Keeping Faith Alive All Summer Long
Summer break: a time of sunlit days, endless play, and, inevitably, the echo of “I’m bored!” resounding through many homes. As parents, this season presents a beautiful opportunity to blend fun with faith, nurturing both the spirits and the imaginations of your children. Here are some suggestions to keep those summer days filled with joy, learning, and a deepening connection to our faith. Crafting the Faith Encourage your children’s creativity and faith through saint-themed crafts. Simple projects like making rosaries from colorful beads, creat...

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Catholic School Employment Opportunities Now Available
There are several current education-related employment opportunities available in Catholic schools across the diocese. These openings include classroom teaching, subject-area teaching, early childhood education and classroom support positions. Current school postings include opportunities at St. Michael School in Pawcatuck, St. Joseph School in New London, Saint Patrick Cathedral School in Norwich, St. James School in Danielson and Saint John Paul II School in Middletown. Recently posted openings include: Part-Time Music Teacher — St. Michael School, Pawcatuc...

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Family Hike with Bishop Reidy at Wachusett Mountain
  Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with family and fellow Catholics?   Bishop Richard Reidy invites individuals and families from across the Diocese of Norwich to join him for a Family Hike at Wachusett Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 8.   The moderate hike offers participants an opportunity to experience the beauty of God's creation while enjoying fellowship with Bishop Reidy and others from around the diocese. Featuring scenic views and approximately 1,000 feet of elevation gain, the hike is well-suited for thos...

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Discover the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours at Upcoming Workshop in Baltic
Discovering the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours With the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours arriving next year, this workshop invites our lay brothers and sisters to discover — or rediscover — the gift and beauty of this prayer of the Church. Presenter Sister Rosemary Esseff, O.P. Sister Rosemary, a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia in Nashville, Tennessee, holds a Ph.D. in Composition from the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. Since entering the community in 1993, she has continued her musical studies, earning advanced degrees in...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of July
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for respect for human life in all circumstances.   “Both you and I have received the most beautiful gift of life — your breath, your heartbeat, your smile, all that you are is God’s work of love,” Pope Leo said in a video shared on Instagram.   The Holy Father asked the faithful: “Will you help me protect this precious gift?”   “This month I invite you to pray for our commitment to respecting and protecting human life in all circumstances...

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