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UConn Catholic Center Students Support Veterans in Need
UConn students from the Catholic Center @ Storrs had a successful donation drive in support of “Backpacks for Life” on Saturday, April 5th.  Ava Abruzzese, UConn Junior, organized the event and would like to thank everyone who supported it.  She welcomed volunteers fr...

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Pope Francis Appoints Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski as the 10th Bishop of Providence
Bishop Bruce Alan Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. was appointed by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, as the tenth Bishop of Providence on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. A native of Toledo, Ohio, His Excellency was born to the late Frances (Czelusta) and Robert Lewandowski, the second of four children to grow up on th...

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A Question of Faith — Why is the Passion of Christ Important?
Father Rich, why is the Passion of Christ important? The Passion shows us, with perfect clarity, the message we need to hear, especially today. Jesus says to us: God is faithful, and you can trust Him. Trusting God is hard. So often our trust is violated. We have all been wounded by people we tru...

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Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of April
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of April is for the use of new technologies.  “How I would like for us to look less at screens and look each other in the eyes more,” the pope said in a prerecorded video released April 1. “Something’s wrong if we spe...

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Jubilee Year of Hope Beckons All Catholics
The “2025 Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope,” declared by Pope Francis, is a rare opportunity for special graces. Father Michael Ruminski, the Archdiocese of Hartyford’s director of Divine Worship, attempted to demystify the “Jubilee of Hope” during a recent Theology on Ta...

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Pope John Paul II 20 Years Later: ‘He Lives in Hearts’
In 1984, Pope John Paul II met in Rome with 300,000 young people from all over the world in a meeting that laid the foundations for today’s World Youth Day. | Credit: Gregorini Demetrio, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons   Now 20 years since Pope John Paul II’s death on April...

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The Call of Easter

Posted on April 02, 2025 in: Reflections, Lent

The Call of Easter
In the stillness of the early morning, Mary Magdalene stood at the entrance of the empty tomb, her heart heavy with grief. “Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?’ Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, ‘Sir, if you have carried him ...

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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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2025 Kicks off with ACA Leadership Meeting
  The 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal, One Faith One Family, Leadership Meeting and Dinner took place on February 26, 2025, at St. Maurice Church in Bolton, CT. Bishop-Elect Reidy was in attendance and heartfully thanked all of the priests, chairpeople and administrative assistants for their...

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This Year’s Seton Honorees Announced
Celebrating 15 Years of Honoring Catholic Educators This year will mark the 15th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner, titled respectively after Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton who is known as a founder of this country’s parochial school system, established this nation’s first all-girls Catholic...

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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Events
Use the Handy List Below to See Where All the Best Church Bazaars and Craft Fairs are Being Held Throughout the Diocese. You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours.  Saturday, September 13 St. Mary Church Craft Fair St. Mary Church, 70 Central Ave, Norwich • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Looking for local crafters. Contact LoAnn Lussier at 860-334-5206. Saturday, October 4   St. Mary’s Church Bazaar St. Mary Church, 70 Central Ave, Norwich • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Clothing, yard sale items, food, bake sale, basket...

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Prayer for Students Returning to School

Posted on August 25, 2025 in: News

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Prayer for Students Returning to School
As another school year begins, we are reminded that learning is more than the pursuit of knowledge — it is a journey toward wisdom, wonder, and deeper trust in God. Each classroom becomes a place where gifts are discovered, friendships are formed, and faith is lived out in daily moments. We entrust our students to the Lord, asking Him to guide their minds, protect their hearts, and fill their days with curiosity, joy, and perseverance. May this year not only shape their studies but also help them grow closer to Christ, who is the source of all truth and knowledge. ...

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Pilgrimage with Bishop Reidy to the North American Martyrs Shrine
Join Bishop Richard Reidy and fellow pilgrims for a one-day journey to the North American Martyrs Shrine in Fultonville, NY on Thursday, October 16, 2025. This special trip will include Mass celebrated with Bishop Reidy, time to explore the Shrine, Museum, and Gift Shop, and fellowship with others. The coach bus will depart from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Norwich (213 Broadway) at 7:30 a.m.. Participants are asked to bring a lunch. The $130 per person cost includes bus transportation, Shrine admission, and dinner at a local restaurant. Registration Details C...

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Deepen Your Faith Through Theology
Lay persons are invited to study theology, not only to prepare well for engaging in the New Evangelization, but also because understanding Doctrine and Scripture is important to grow in a knowledge and love for Christ and His Church, which is at the heart of all authentic evangelizing efforts. Are you looking to deepen your understanding of your faith? Are you intellectually curious? Do you want to strengthen your knowledge of Catholic Theology? In today’s world, many people are seeking moral and philosophical guidance and want to connect more deeply with God an...

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Make a Difference in Just One Hour: 40 Days for Life 2025
Stand for Life in Norwich! From September 24 to November 2, 2025, our Diocese will once again join the international 40 Days for Life campaign—a peaceful, prayerful witness for the sanctity of every human life. You are invited to spend an hour (or more!) in prayer on the sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood, 12 Case St., Norwich, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. Together, our presence and prayers can make a difference and shine the light of Christ’s love where it is most needed. For more information or to sign up, contact the 40 Days for Life Team at (86...

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Bishop Reidy on That’s the Spirit – Part 2

Posted on August 25, 2025 in: News

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Bishop Reidy on That’s the Spirit – Part 2
This episode continues the interview with Bishop Richard F. Reidy on That’s the Spirit with Fr. John Gatzak. In the first part, Bishop Reidy emphasized the importance of charity and gentleness in inviting people to return to the Church. In this second part, he speaks about the need for clarity when presenting God’s moral truths. While charity must guide every invitation, the Gospel message itself should never be softened or diluted. Clear teaching helps people find stability and direction in the midst of life’s challenges. Bishop Reidy also highlight...

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