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Sacraments 101: Baptism is a Joining with Christ
As was mentioned in the first installment of “Sacraments 101,” the sacraments are the primary means by which Jesus gives us ongoing access to His treasury of grace. We now face the imposing task of unpacking what these gifts are and how we benefit from them. If we think of the sacrame...

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Norwich, Priest, Catholic
“Respect Life Month” 2020 and the 25th Anniversary of The Gospel of Life
One year ago, even before the unthinkable effects of the pandemic and the social unrest and division that we are now witnessing, a piece in the New York Times stated: “The world we live in now is one in which no place is safe, no lives really matter, when it comes to violence” (9/2/19). ...

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Norwich, Connecticut, Catholic
Hope and Faith - Interesting Stories of Saints
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 28 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Liza Roach- the Youth and Young Adult Minister in the Office of Faith Events explores interesting...

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October Celebrates Our Guardian Angels

Posted on October 13, 2020 in: ACA

October Celebrates Our Guardian Angels
As October unfolds, we welcome cooler temperatures and colorful foliage, and celebrate many feast days. One of my favorites, which I find to be particularly comforting in today’s world, is the Feast of the Guardian Angel on October 2. This feast day celebrates God’s loving care for ea...

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Grateful for Efforts of Properties and Cemeteries Office
The summer of 2020 has certainly been one for the record books. We continued to social distance, perhaps returned to work, and had to consider all options regarding childcare and school academics. In addition to all these difficult tasks Connecticut experienced some severe weather. When I drove t...

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Governor Lamont Issues Executive Order Regarding Worship Gatherings
Coronavirus Resources and Information Capacity Limits – Phase 3 Updated October 9, 2020 Yesterday Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 9F amending previous Executive Orders concerning limitations on religious gatherings as the State moves into phase three (3) of its reopening pl...

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Fishing Boats for Saintard, Haiti
  “…Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” By Father Frank Rouleau, Chaplain and Twinning Director, Outreach to Haiti With the arrival of  hurricane season, I was reminded of October four years ago when H...

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Virtual Forum Explores 'Life in the Thought of Pope Francis'
FCC News Desk -- An appreciation of the dignity and worth of all human beings was at the heart of a special online forum held Sunday, Oct. 4. "Life in the Thought of Pope Francis" was hosted from the Diocese of Norwich by Father Robert Washabaugh, who invited three national...

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Partners in Caring: Catholic Charities, Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Help Others  
Catholic Charities is celebrating a long partnership with the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Catholic Charities can trace its beginning to a meeting of the New London branch of the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women in May of 1921. Mrs. Frank L. McGuire, president of the council&#...

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Norwich, Catholic
Talking About Saints-Our Video Series Continues
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 27 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas, the Administrative Assistant for the Office of Faith Events speaks about Saint...

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Pope Proposes Lenten ‘Fast’ from Hurtful Words
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “disarm” their language by fasting from words that wound — in his message for Lent 2026. In his message for Lent 2026, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “disarm” their language by fasting from words that wound. The Lenten season begins Feb. 18 with Ash Wednesday. In the message, released Feb. 13, the pope offers a simple definition of Lent as a time when the Church “invites us to place ...

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Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral: “Return to Me… It Is Not Too Late.”
The Diocese of Norwich entered the holy season of Lent with the celebration of Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, with the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy as celebrant, concelebrated by Father Ted Tumicki and Father Brian Romanowski. In his homily, Bishop Reidy set the tone for Lent with words that were both direct and deeply hopeful. He began by drawing attention to the opening call of the prophet Joel—words the Church places on our lips at the start of the season: “Return to me.” Bishop Reidy reminded the faithful that those words ar...

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Roots of Reverence: Observing Lent as a Family

Posted on February 17, 2026 in: Lent

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Roots of Reverence: Observing Lent as a Family
In the tapestry of Catholic traditions, Lent stands as a profound thread weaving through the fabric of faith, calling families to embark on a transformative journey. It is not merely a season marked by abstinence; rather, Lent is a pilgrimage of the heart, an opportunity for introspection and renewal. At its core, Lent invites families to mirror the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, a period of self-examination, prayer and penance. It serves as a reminder that amid the hustle of contemporary life, there exists a sacred space for reflection and spiritual growth. ...

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Lifeboat: A Radical Reorientation for Catholic Survival
The Cathedral of St. Patrick’s in Norwich, CT is pleased to welcome Fr. Herald Joseph Brock, CFR (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal), for the 2026 Lenten Mission, on March 9–11, 2026, at 6:30 PM each evening. The Mission is open to all—please save the dates and help spread the word. A Lenten Mission is an invitation to “put out into the deep,” embrace deeper conversion, anchor ourselves more firmly in Christ, and rediscover our mission in Him. We look forward to gathering as a diocesan Church for these grace-filled evenings of clarity, e...

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Diocesan Catholic School Basketball Tournament

Posted on February 17, 2026 in: Events

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Diocesan Catholic School Basketball Tournament
Excitement is building as St. Bernard School prepares to host the highly anticipated Diocesan Catholic School Basketball Tournament on Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28th. This action-packed weekend promises spirited competition, sportsmanship, and a celebration of faith-centered athletics. All Catholic School Teams Invited All Catholic school basketball teams throughout the diocese are invited to compete for the coveted title of Diocesan Champion. Student-athletes will take to the court showcasing their talent, teamwork, and dedication in a tournament t...

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Bishop Reidy to Celebrate Mass for Life and Lead Bus Trip to Connecticut March for Life
All are invited to take part in a day of prayer and public witness at the Connecticut March for Life on Wednesday, March 18. Mass for Life The day will begin with a Mass for Life at 8:30 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Richard F. Reidy at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich. Cathedral students will be attending, and all parishioners are encouraged to join them in praying for the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death. Bus Trip and Schedule Following Mass, participants will depart at 9:30 a.m. on a deluxe DATTCO motorcoach for Har...

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Lifeboat: A Radical Reorientation for Catholic Survival
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Diocesan Catholic School Basketball Tournament
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