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Hope and Faith Series - Saint Jude
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 30 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl- Director of the Office of Faith Events, speaks on the life of St. Jude. ...

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October used to be my favorite month. There were so many things to look forward to – fall foliage, the taste of the first apple pie of the season washed down with a flavorful cup of hot mulled apple cider, and the joyful sound of children’s laughter as they trick-or-treat through neighborhood streets. Then the calendar turned a page one year and my Octobers became something to dread. ...

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Norwich, Catholic

A Season of Giving

Posted on October 26, 2020 in: Catholic Charities News

A Season of Giving
‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’                                 ...

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A Fun and Fabulous Golf Tournament For Love of a Child
Sunday, September 13 was a grand and glorious day at the Wintonbury Golf Course in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Golfers playing in our annual For the Love of a Child tournament happily arrived looking forward to a day spent outdoors in the sun with good friends.  Each player had their own golf cart...

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Haiti, Norwich, Catholic
Hope and Faith Series - Speaking of Saints
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 29 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin speaks about Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi as a model of sacram...

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Marriage, Saints
Civilize It: Video Resources for This Election Season
  The USCCB "Civilize It: We Are Salt And Light" campaign has a wealth of video resources for Catholics this election season. The page is located here (at the Civilize It website): Video Resources   Videos in English and Spanish are part of the series. It touches on C...

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Norwich, Catholic
Catholic Charities 15th Annual Golf Tournament: A Great Day for a Swing and a Prayer
Catholic Charities held its 15th annual golf tournament at the Norwich Golf Course, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and a great and safe time was had by all. During this trying time of social distancing, we gratefully were able to hold a fun but safe event for all of our 73 participants. Bishop Co...

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Norwich, Catholic, golf
Superintendent's Letter: See the Positives Among the Challenges of this School Year
On Wednesday, September 9th, The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., Bishop of Norwich, appointed  Dr. George Milot, Ed.D as Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Norwich. Dr. Milot comes very highly recommended and brings a wealth of experience as a veteran Catholic school educator and...

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Norwich, Catholic, schools, COVID-19
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
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The Ascension of the Lord and the Promise of What Is to Come
As Catholics around the world prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension on Thursday, May 14, the Church reflects on the moment Christ returned to the Father in glory, completing His earthly mission while entrusting His followers with the mission of continuing His work in the world. Celebrated 40 days after Easter, the Ascension commemorates Jesus’ return to the Father after His Resurrection. Far from marking an ending, however, the feast points toward a beginning: the commissioning of the apostles, the birth of the Church’s mission, and the promise that...

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May 13 Marks the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima: A Call to Prayer, Penance and Peace On May 13, the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, commemorating the Blessed Virgin Mary’s first appearance to three shepherd children— Lucia dos Santos and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto— in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. Appearing during a time of war, unrest and uncertainty, Our Lady brought a message that remains deeply relevant today: prayer, repentance and trust in God. During the apparitions, Mary urged the children to pray the Rosary daily for peace in the w...

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In Memoriam: Sister M. Charles Marie (Patricia) Gwiazdowski (1943-2026)
Sister M. Charles Marie Gwiazdowski Enters Eternal Life The Diocese of Norwich mourns the passing of Sister M. Charles Marie (Patricia) Gwiazdowski, Sister of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, who entered into eternal life early Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, after a long illness. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1943, she was the daughter of Lillian (Arabik) and Frank Gwiazdowski, both of whom predeceased her. Sister attended school in Norwich and at the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic before entering the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Ch...

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St. Bridget’s Ladies Guild Celebrates 70 Years of Faith, Friendship and Service
For 70 years, the women of St. Bridget’s Ladies Guild have served their parish and community with quiet dedication, deep faith and generous hearts. What began in 1956 with 37 members and annual dues of $1.25 has grown into a lasting ministry of prayer, fellowship, scholarship and service within St. John Paul II Parish. A Legacy Begins The St. Bridget’s Ladies Guild was formed in May 1956 under the pastorate of Reverend George F. X. Reilly. The following month, the Guild held its first meeting with 37 paying members. That same year, the women contributed $4...

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48th Annual Layette Event to Support Families in Need
48th Annual Layette Event to Support Local Families The Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invites women throughout the Diocese of Norwich to help provide essential items for babies and families in need. The Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will host its 48th Annual Layette Event on Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, located at 1650 Route 12 in Gales Ferry. Women throughout the Diocese of Norwich are invited to participate by donating essential items for babies and young children. Requested donations include diapers,...

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Memorial Day Cemetery Masses to Be Celebrated Across the Diocese of Norwich
Memorial Day Cemetery Masses Monday, May 25, 2026 The Diocese of Norwich will celebrate Memorial Day Masses in diocesan cemeteries on Monday, May 25, 2026. All are invited to attend and pray for those who gave their lives in service to our country. Norwich Deanery Saint Joseph Cemetery Boswell Avenue, Norwich Bishop Richard Reidy will celebrate Mass at 9:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich. Sacred Heart Cemetery Harland Road, Taftville Rev. Christopher Zmuda will c...

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