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In the Month of Love, Take Time to Appreciate God’s Love
I met my husband Pat in 1989 when he placed a classified ad in the singles column of a local newspaper. Meeting him, I was immediately taken by his quick Irish wit, auburn hair, good looks, and self-confidence. His Irish Catholic background meshed with mine and the conversation between us flowed eas...

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Norwich, Catholic, faith, sparks
Action Alert: Help Protect A Pregnant Woman's Choice in Connecticut
ACTION ALERT Public Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation Detrimental to Pro-life Pregnancy Resource Centers in Connecticut Please help the centers oppose the legislation by emailing the members of the committee or signing-up to testify during the ZOOM Publ...

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Catholic, Prayer
Celebrate National Marriage Week with an At-Home Marriage Retreat
National Marriage Week is February 7-14. In honor of the week-long celebration which recognizes and affirms the Sacrament of Marriage, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released an  At-Home Marriage Retreat for couples to deepen their couple prayer and enrich their marriage. ...

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Vocations Corner: God’s Love Always Sustains Us in Being
Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations Last month, the Christmas Season came to an end on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. By the grace of God and through the sacrament of baptism, here we are -- God’s children, with the gift of grace now always being offered to us for o...

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Vocations, Norwich, Priest, Catholic

The Presentation Of the Lord-Candlemas

Posted on February 03, 2021 in: News

The Presentation Of the Lord-Candlemas
On Tuesday, February 2nd at 7PM, Fr. Michael Bovino celebrated the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas) in a special way. In the old Catholic calendar, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord was the official end to the Christmas Season. It was traditional to have a blessing of candles at the...

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Love- It's More Than Hearts and Flowers-- Hope and Faith Series 2021
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 40 Mary-Jo McLaughlin starts off the Month of February speaking about one of the 4 types of love- Eros. Eros is romantic love; what does tha...

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Xavier Student, Friend Cook Up 'Pizza 4 Pals'
“God bless you,” said the woman as she walked away from the window at MacDonough School in Middletown, where the Christmas spirit was alive and well on a late December day. The woman had four children to feed, so the “take and bake” pizzas, part of the Pizza 4 Pals program...

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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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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, Inc. Annual Report 2020
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, Inc. Annual Report 2020 A year with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 brought many challenges and disrupted daily life for all of us. Individuals and families are struggling to survive. Our families, friends and neighbors became ill while others fou...

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“Out of the darkness of my life, so much frustrated, I put before you the one great thing to love on Earth: the Blessed Sacrament...there you will find romance, glory, honor, fidelity, and the true way of all your loves on earth, and more than that: Death.” These are words that author J.R.R. Tolkien wrote to his son in a letter. Tolkien was a man who had seen and experienced a lot ...

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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     May 1-3 Retrouvaille of CT If your marriage has become di...

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Seton Honorees Announced for the 16th Annual Scholarship Dinner
2026 Seton Scholarship Dinner to Honor Three Catholic Educators The Diocese of Norwich will celebrate the 16th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Lake of Isles in Stonington. Named in honor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the dinner recognizes the lasting impact of Catholic education and honors educators whose service reflects the mission of Catholic schools throughout the diocese. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first person born in the United States to be canonized, is known as a founder of the nation’s parochial school system. Bor...

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Hundreds of Men to be Ordained in U.S. in 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 in: News

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Hundreds of Men to be Ordained in U.S. in 2026
Ordinands on average are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics preparing for diocesan ministry, according to the 2026 survey by The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). More than 400 men will be ordained to the priesthood in the U.S. this year, and on average they are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics, according to an annual CARA survey. The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2026 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for ordination this year. The survey was administered between Feb. 12 and March ...

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An Afternoon with Father Chris Alar at Immaculate Conception Center in Putnam
PUTNAM — The Immaculate Conception Center will host a special afternoon of prayer, community, and inspiration on Sunday, May 17, 2026, welcoming Father Chris Alar, MIC, for its annual fundraiser. Titled “An Afternoon with Father Chris Alar,” the event offers an opportunity for the faithful to come together in a spirit of devotion and fellowship, while supporting the ongoing mission of the Immaculate Conception Center. The afternoon will begin at 3:00 p.m. with an outdoor Mass, open to all. Celebrated by Father Alar, a member of the Marian Fathers of ...

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Men’s Morning Retreat Invites Participants to Lead with Faith and Purpose
Men across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to step into that calling at the upcoming Men’s Morning Retreat, a time of prayer, reflection, and fraternity designed to renew and strengthen faith-filled leadership in everyday life. Hosted by Brothers in Christ, the retreat will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Bridget of Kildare, Moodus. The morning will be led by Bishop Richard F. Reidy, who will guide participants in reflecting on what it means to lead as men of faith within their families, workplaces, and communities. Centere...

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Remembering Pope Francis: 9 Moments That Defined His Legacy
On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most significant moments of his papacy. On April 21, 2025, the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled for Pope Francis, marking the end of his life and his 12-year papacy. As the 265th successor of St. Peter, the Argentinian pontiff left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church. Here are nine significant moments that have become part of Pope Francis' legacy: 1. Election of the first Latin American pope Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis was the f...

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