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Public Worship Resumes-Many are Grateful
Hundreds of faithful availed themselves of the opportunity to return to the public celebration of Mass this week. Public Masses have not been celebrated in the Diocese since Bishop Michael R. Cote, together with bishops throughout the region made the decision to suspend public worship in mid-March. ...

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Mass, COVID-19
Faithful Come Together for Peaceful Prayer Vigil
A one-hour prayer vigil, hosted by the Norwich Area Clergy Association, was held at Wednesday evening at Chelsea Parade in memory of all of those who have died due to racism in the country. Religious leaders of various faiths shared words of unity and hope, and led the nearly 100 faithful pa...

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The Cracked Pot- Hope and Faith Video Series Week 11
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 11 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl, the Director of the Office of Faith Events, reflections on the story of the Cracked...

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Stations of the Cross Parallel Grief During COVID-19
Someone we loved died during the COVID-19 quarantine. Unfortunately, this has become a very common experience for so many people across the globe and in our diocese. This unique period in time has afforded us and so many others a new way of experiencing the process of dying with our loved ones. Alth...

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Norwich
"Hold On" - A Musical Reflection- Hope and Faith Video Series
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 10 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events presents a Musical Reflection.  John Angotti ...

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A Message from Bishop Cote

Posted on June 10, 2020 in: News, ProLife

A Message from Bishop Cote
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I have used that salutation in hundreds of letters, columns, and homilies throughout my 45 years of ministry as a priest and bishop. They remind us that as Christians we share a common kinship in the Lord Jesus; that we are created and loved equally, withou...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on June 10, 2020 in: News, Vocations

Clergy Appointments
The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D. D., Bishop of Norwich, has made the following clergy and diocesan appointments in the Diocese of Norwich   Reverend George Busto, from Hospital Chaplain, Middlesex Memorial Hospital, Middletown, with Residence at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Middleto...

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National Catholic Partnership on Disability Gives Update, Plans More Programs
Thank you to all who have supported National Catholic Partnership on Disability this year. Your generous donations have helped to support persons with disabilities and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is what we have been working on:   Virtual regional meetings t...

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Weekend Masses Continue to be Streamed Live
FCC News Desk The initial resumption of public worship at parishes in the Diocese of Norwich will be weekday ONLY Masses beginning on Monday, June 8th.   Click here for details on the resumption of in-person Masses   Weekend Masses continue to be live streamed online until f...

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Norwich, Mass, Catholic
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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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
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A Hidden Gem in Cromwell: Holy Apostles College & Seminary
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Bishop Reidy: Welcoming with Charity and Gentleness
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