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Superintendent's Desk: We're Blessed to Be Able to Re-open Schools
My Dear Friends, The principals, head masters, deans, teachers and staff at all of the schools in the Diocese of Norwich are so excited and feel blessed to be able to re-open all the schools and deliver direct instruction to their students. The schools along with their committees have done a r...

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Catholic Charities SNAP Enrollment Services
Catholic Charities SNAP Enrollment Services Catholic Charities can assist you with food stamp application and determination.  Please call any of our locations to make an appointment. Norwich 860-889-8346, New London 860-443-5328, Middletown 860-346-0060, and Willimantic 860-423-7065. &...

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The Rite of Religious Profession

Posted on September 05, 2020 in: Vocations

The Rite of Religious Profession
"Do not forget that when the Lord calls, He also provides the necessary strength and grace to answer His call." -- Pope Saint John Paul II     On August 19, the chapel at Holy Family Motherhouse in Baltic was the place of this wondrous moment for two young women inv...

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Bishop's Column: Fortified With a Refreshed Understanding
September 2020 Four County Catholic Fortified With a Refreshed Understanding   My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, September marks the start of another school year. Since the beginning of this pandemic I have witnessed the unwavering dedication of our faculty and staff membe...

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USCCB Labor Day 2020 Statement: Rebuilding a Dignified Post-COVID World
"Behold, I make all things new" (Rev. 21:5) Here are highlights of the Labor Day 2020 Statement written by the Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley Archbishop of Oklahoma City and Chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development for United States Conference of...

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Story Teller and Catechist, Speaks About Laudato Si
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 22 Shawnee Baldwin, story teller and catechist, speaks about Laudato Si- the letter from Pope Francis on the Care for the Earth. ...

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Laudato Si in 30 Days

Posted on September 01, 2020 in: News, Reflections, FaithSparks

Laudato Si in 30 Days
As Stewards of Creation we share Laudato Si’ this month, written by Pope Francis, On Care for Our Common Home the earth. For the fifth anniversary of the original Laudato Si, the encyclical has been condensed into thirty-day examination, for which the Office of Faith Events will facilitate ...

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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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Fall 2020: A Season of Change for Different Reasons
Fall is generally characterized by the leaves changing color, the days getting shorter and the temperature starting to dip. At its onset we experience a sense of nostalgia looking back at the fleeting days of summer. Our summer memories usually include vacations, family outings and days spent lying ...

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ā€˜Perfect Storm’ Produces Forum on Life in the Thought of Pope Francis
A virtual event to give Catholics a clear understanding of how issues related to the protection of the unborn, care for our world, and the dignity of migrants and refugees intersect for us as followers of Christ, will take place October 4 from 7-8 P.M. Entitled, Life in the Thought of Pope Francis, ...

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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!   Monday, September 22 St. Luke Golf Tournament Ellington Ridge Country Club, Ellington Time: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM ...

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Bowling with the Bishop: Youngsters Enjoy a Night on the Lanes in Norwich
                                              Click here to open the Photo Gallery   The sounds of heavy bowling balls rolling down the lanes, and pins falling over in unison, mixed with chatter, laughter and cheers from children and teens who gathered for a very special evening with Bishop Richard Reidy.  Youngsters from around the Diocese of Norwich took over the lanes at the Norwich Bowling and Entertainment Center on August 19th for...

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Put Your Faith to Work: Exciting Job Openings Across the Diocese of Norwich
The Diocese of Norwich invites mission-driven individuals to put their gifts to work in service of the Church and our communities. Below are current openings in diocesan administration, Catholic education, international mission, and youth & young adult ministry. Diocesan Finance Officer A key leadership role supporting the stewardship of diocesan resources through budgeting, reporting, and financial planning. Ideal for a seasoned professional who wants their expertise to advance the mission of the Church. Read Finance Officer Posting Educators & Sch...

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Bishop Reidy: Welcoming with Charity and Gentleness
During a recent appearance on That’s the Spirit, hosted by Fr. John Gatzak of the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Office of Radio and Television (ORTV), Bishop Richard F. Reidy spoke about the Church’s mission to invite people back—especially the young—and the spirit in which that invitation must be offered. Bishop Reidy was at the ORTV studio to celebrate the Live TV Mass—broadcast daily at 10:00 a.m. on ORTV’s website and The CW20, WCCT-TV—and stayed to share how meaningful consultation shapes his ministry. In conversat...

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A Hidden Gem in Cromwell:  Holy Apostles College & Seminary
As Catholics across the diocese continue to seek deeper formation and education rooted in fidelity to the Church, one educational institution in our own backyard stands out for its mission, impact, and spiritual depth: Holy Apostles College & Seminary, located in Cromwell, Connecticut. Founded in 1957, and sponsored by the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles, Holy Apostles has grown from a seminary for late vocations (the first seminary in the country to take delayed vocations) to a now diverse group of candidates for the priesthood and to an accredited college with mo...

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Pope Leo XIV: Turn to Mary When Temptations, Uncertainties Arise in Family Life
Pope Leo XIV shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter published in the Italian monthly magazine Piazza San Pietro, saying Mary is a guide for all families in times of doubt and uncertainty.  The Italian magazine — an editorial project initiated by Pope Francis — features a column of letters exchanged between Catholic faithful and the Holy Father. Pope Leo’s letter and a letter from a woman named Laura were published in the magazine’s August edition. In her letter, Laura shared with the Holy Father that she is blessed with a ...

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Bowling with the Bishop: Youngsters Enjoy a Night on the Lanes in Norwich
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Pope Leo XIV: Turn to Mary When Temptations, Uncertainties Arise in Family Life
Catholic Charities Hosting a Back-to-School Donation Drive
A Hidden Gem in Cromwell: Holy Apostles College & Seminary
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Bishop Reidy: Welcoming with Charity and Gentleness
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