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The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 33 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Liza Roach, the Youth and Young Adult Minister for the Diocese of Norwich, speaks about having an attitude of gratitude for God. To see past videos or more articles on Faith, visit ...

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What's New in the November Four County Catholic
The latest issue of the Four County Catholic is available now, and is filled cover to cover with news from within the Diocese of Norwich.   NYC Sculpture Honors Mother Cabrini A scuplture of the first naturalized American citizen to be declared a saint and venerated as the patron ...

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Ancient Order of Hibernians Blessed with Members Who Help Others
The John P. Holland Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians is blessed with brothers who are using their skills to help those around us. Several of the brothers are also active members of the Knights of Columbus and support their community activities. One of our brothers is a Knight an...

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ACA Continues with the Help of Many ‘Grandpa Mahoneys’
Each November as we celebrate All Saints and then All Souls Day I, like many of you, think about who the Lord has taken home during the past year. While the pandemic has certainly caused many Americans unimaginable loss, I lost my father-in-law, Grandpa Mahoney, in early March, right before our area...

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Xavier Junior Kolb Now An Eagle Scout
Tristan Kolb of Madison started in Scouting when he was in kindergarten, joining the St. Mary Cub Scout Pack 428. The Xavier junior is now an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement one can attain from the Boy Scouts of America. He was awarded the distinction during a virtual Board of Review in Augu...

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A Busy Year for the Communications Ministry - Your Help is Needed
  Dear Faithful Readers . . .  Once a year we appeal to your generosity to help defray the production costs of our print, online, and email newsletter editions of the Four County Catholic. This year is no exception. Please consider a donation to the Communication Ministry - Click Here ...

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Raffle Nov. 27 to Help Outreach to Haiti Efforts
Your support is needed now more than ever to help our brothers and sisters in Haiti with emergency food and nutritional supplements for malnourished children and expectant mothers, health care, education sponsorships, training, and start-ups for micro-businesses. Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Ha...

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The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 32 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas from the Office of Faith Events, speaks about the virtue of Gratitude. To see past videos or more articles on Faith, visit NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks  ...

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A Message from Bishop Cote

Posted on November 08, 2020 in: News

A Message from Bishop Cote
MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. November 3, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,             One year ago, as part of our ongoing commitment to protect our children and young people, the Diocese of Norwich published a list of ...

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Retired Judge Michael E. Riley Leads Diocesan Accountability Investigation
Norwich - Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D, Bishop of Norwich, announced today that retired Connecticut Superior Court Judge Michael E. Riley, a member of the Internal Investigations and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice at Pullman & Comley, is leading a Clerical Sexual Abuse Accou...

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Celebrating the Assumption: What Catholics Should Know This Year
The Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday, August 15. While the Assumption is ordinarily a Holy Day of Obligation in the United States, there is no obligation to attend Mass this year because the solemnity falls on a Saturday. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) explains: “Whenever ... August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption ... falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.” The USCCB’s 2026 liturgical guidance also confirms th...

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Catholic Charities Launches Back-to-School School Supply Drive
As summer begins to wind down, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Norwich is inviting the community to help local children start the new school year with confidence by donating new school supplies.   Each year, many families throughout eastern Connecticut struggle to afford the basic supplies students need for a successful school year. Through this annual Back-to-School School Supply Drive, Catholic Charities hopes to ease that burden by providing children with the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive in the classroom.   Donations of new school...

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Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry Seeking Basket Donations
The Diocese of Norwich's Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry is currently collecting donations of baskets and is inviting the community to help. Donations may include picnic baskets, wicker baskets, or laundry baskets. Individuals who have baskets they no longer need are encouraged to consider donating them. Baskets may be dropped off at either of the following locations: Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry 331 Main Street, 2nd Floor Norwich, CT 06360 Diocese of Norwich Chancery 201 Broadway Norwich, CT 06360 For more information or question...

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Sacred Heart on the Lake Announces Fall Retreat Days and Spiritual Offerings
Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum invites the faithful to step away from the busyness of daily life this fall and make time for prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal through several upcoming programs.   The fall schedule begins with “Jesus’ Divine Mercy & His Sacred Heart of Unconditional Love” Retreat Day on Saturday, September 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Led by Sr. Lany Jo Smith, ASCJ, the retreat is being offered for the fourth time by popular request. The day will include a continental breakfast and full lunch. A don...

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Help Lead the Mission of Outreach to Haiti
Announcement of Position Opening Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti The Diocese of Norwich seeks a full-time Executive Director for Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti. Mission As an expression of our Catholic Faith, Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti, a sponsored ministry of the Diocese of Norwich, is committed to serving the people of Haiti in the spirit and values of the Gospel. While providing sacramental and spiritual support, this ministry offers education, health care, and other services to Haitians in need. Overview of Responsibilities The Exe...

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A Blessing Upon the Land: Bishop Reidy Blesses Wehpittituck Farm in Honor of St. Francis of Assisi
Bishop Richard F. Reidy opens the Blessing of the Farm near the barn at Wehpittituck Farm, its loft doors draped with an American flag. As farmers moved into the heart of the growing and harvest season, members of the Catholic community gathered under a clear summer sky on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for a Blessing of the Farm at Wehpittituck Farm on Cove Road in Stonington. Bishop Richard F. Reidy led the outdoor rite in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology and animals, giving thanks for the land and asking God's continued protection over the farm, its ...

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