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“In the Midst of a Pandemic: The Priesthood is a Beacon of Light”
For centuries nautical explorers traveled the Earth seeking new lands and civilizations. For weeks and months, they sailed following their maps by day and the stars by night. Often, they would find themselves amid horrific storms. The lighthouse beacon was their solace in the darkness and their guid...

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Norwich, Priest, Catholic, priesthood
'Hope and Faith': Take Time to Listen to the Lord
The Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Coordinator of Catholic Family Services in the Office of Faith Events, speaks about taking time to listen to the Lord ...

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faith, video, events, hope
In Case You Missed It: Laudato Si' Week 2020
Laudato Si’ Week has begun, and thousands of Catholics from all over the world have joined in. On Saturday and Sunday, the Holy Spirit moved the faithful during a two-day retreat that left many in tears of sorrow for our common home and tears of joy for the hope we share. On May 20, the ...

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Pope, Francis
Hispanic Ministry Exists to Preserve, Enrich and Strengthen Faith
Hispanic Ministry exists to preserve, enrich and strengthen the faith of Latino Catholics in the Diocese of Norwich, many of whom have been here for years, many others fairly recently arrived and not yet integrated into the mainstream of church and society. That makes it important for this ministry ...

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Norwich, Catholic
St. Bernard School Graduates Don Caps & Gowns for a Virtual Commencement
This week, St. Bernard School filmed and photographed each member of the Class of 2020 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, where the school's annual graduation ceremony is held. While the school can't hold its traditional ceremony this year due to COVID-19, each member of the Class o...

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Norwich, Catholic
Online Video Q&A with Father Greg Galvin a Success
On Wednesday, May 6, Andrea Hoisl, Director of Faith Events, was joined by Father Greg Galvin, Director of Vocations as he answered questions asked by parishioners throughout the Diocese about church life during the pandemic. The hour-long Q&A was well attended and answe...

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Norwich, Catholic
Catholic Charities Provides Compassionate Care
For 99 years, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, Inc. has assisted disadvantaged communities within Eastern Connecticut. With the motto of “Providing Help and Creating Hope,” the agency, through its Intensive Case Management/Emergency Basic Needs Program, provides compassionate huma...

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Norwich, Catholic, giving
Annual Catholic Appeal: Unwavering Commitment in Uncertain Times
There has never been an Annual Catholic Appeal theme that was more applicable to the lives of our entire diocesan community than this year’s theme, “One Faith, One Family.” Together, as one family of God, we are experiencing a pandemic gripping the entire world. Whether we live ...

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Norwich, Catholic
Sa ou plante se sa ou rèkolte (A Haitian Proverb): What you plant is what you harvest
For nearly 40 years the Diocese of Norwich has had a presence in Haiti, the poorest and most densely populated country in the Western Hemisphere. A series of pilgrimages by clergy, religious and lay people in the early 1980s profoundly impacted all who came to this little island country approxima...

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Norwich, Catholic, Outreach, haiti
Vocations Corner: A Seminarian Reflection by Mr. Jacob Ramos
As we all continue carrying on the directives given to us as a country trying to fight off this invisible enemy, COVID-19, I take this opportunity to let you know how the seminarians are doing. Below is a reflection from Jacob Ramos, who is finishing his second year of theology and next year is look...

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Vocations, Norwich, Catholic
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October: The Month of the Holy Rosary

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October: The Month of the Holy Rosary
October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the Church’s most cherished devotions. At the heart of this month is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7, established by Pope St. Pius V in thanksgiving for the victory of Christian forces at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. The Battle of Lepanto, fought on October 7, 1571, was a decisive naval encounter between the Holy League — a coalition of Christian states organized by Pope Pius V — and the Ottoman Empire. Vastly outnumbered, the Christian fleet entrusted their cause to the Blessed Virgin M...

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Forgive Them-A Classic from the Archives

Posted on October 03, 2025 in: Reflections

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Forgive Them-A Classic from the Archives
Originally published in the Winter 2023 issue of the Four County Catholic, this is an oldie but a goodie worth revisiting. It began with a misplaced homily—one that unexpectedly set ripples of grace into motion, reaching farther than anyone could have foreseen. The story that follows is a reminder to us all, and you’ll want to see it unfold for yourself. Watch the short video below to experience the moment firsthand, then continue reading the full story. Forgive them, they know not what they do The words below are an edited transcript of a sermon...

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In Memoriam—Deacon Richard "Rick" Walker

Posted on October 09, 2025 in: News

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In Memoriam—Deacon Richard "Rick" Walker
Deacon Richard “Rick” Kenneth Walker December 13, 1942 – October 2, 2025 Deacon Richard “Rick” Walker, 82, entered eternal life on October 2, 2025. Born in Bennington, Vermont, on December 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Donald and Cecilia Walker. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy, operating nuclear submarines before beginning a long career at Millstone Power Station, where he worked as a nuclear power plant operator and shift manager for more than 35 years. After retiring, he found joy in driving a school ...

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An Opportunity Just Over the Border

Posted on October 02, 2025 in: Events

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An Opportunity Just Over the Border
We recently came across an event in Rhode Island that may be of interest to some of you. Fr. James Blount, SOLT—an internationally known exorcist priest and gifted spiritual director and confessor—will lead a three-evening mission at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High Street, Westerly, RI. Dates & Times Wednesday, October 22, 2025 — Mass at 7:00 PM Thursday, October 23, 2025 — Healing Mass at 7:00 PM Friday, October 24, 2025 — Mass at 7:00 PM Doors open at 5:00 PM. Seating is first come, first served (no saved seats)....

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Ride for Haiti Stops at Norwich Cathedral: Bishop Reidy and Students Cheer Cyclists
Bishop Richard F. Reidy greets Ride for Haiti cyclists at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich Bishop Richard F. Reidy welcomes cyclists Tom Campbell and Ron Paine at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich while eighth graders from the Saint Patrick School cheer them on. (Photo: Wayne Gignac) Part of the 11th Annual Ride for Haiti (approx. 337 miles across CT & MA) On a drizzling, seasonably cold October morning, the 2025 Ride for Haiti made a heartfelt stop at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, where Bishop Richard F. Reidy and a li...

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What I Learned and Experienced in Rome as Your Bishop
I recently returned from two weeks in Rome where, with about two hundred other recently appointed bishops from around the world, we attended a school for new bishops. We were hosted at the College of Saint Paul the Apostle, a seminary where missionary priests are trained. Presentations were made by cardinals and archbishops from various Vatican offices. We had a three-hour meeting with Pope Leo (including picture taking), attended the canonization Mass for Saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, and made visits to pray at the tombs of Saints Peter and Paul, John XXII...

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