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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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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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Vocations Corner: A Seminarian Reflection
It is with great joy that I reflect on the recent ordination to Transitional Deacon of Reverend Mr. Larry Barile and the Priestly Ordination of Father Michael Bovino. These past months have been so different, and yet much remains the same. As men continue to respond to the will of God in their lives...

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Superheroes Always Wear Masks
I’ve always heard that real superheroes always wear masks. Recently, I had the experience of meeting my first real superhero. This was when eight-year-old Abby shyly walked through the doors of Catholic Charities. Accompanied by her mother, practicing social distancing, and wearing her mask, y...

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Special Announcement Regarding Boy Scouts of America
The Diocese of Norwich is committed to providing support and outreach to all victims of sexual abuse committed by personnel of the Diocese.  In our victim assistance program, we provide outreach and support to such victims of abuse who contact us. The filing of bankruptcy by the Boy Scouts o...

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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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Diocese Honors Enduring Love of Anniversary Couples
On marriage, Pope Francis has written: “Love is not a feeling. Feelings come and go with the days and weeks. Love is more. It is a commitment to live through good times and difficult ones, through sickness and health, through thick and thin. Love comes from only one source: God. God is the bas...

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In Memoriam: Father Rene L. Parent, M.S.

Posted on June 22, 2026 in: News

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In Memoriam: Father Rene L. Parent, M.S.
Father Rene L. Parent, M.S., 76, a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette, died on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1949, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. In 2023, he was assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. James Parish in Danielson, Connecticut, where he ministered until his passing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at St. James Church in Danielson at 11:00 a.m. The main celebrant will be Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich. Calling hours will be held at St. James Church on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 9:...

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Bishop Reidy Announces Clergy Appointments for the Diocese of Norwich
June 22, 2026 The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, has announced the following clergy appointments for the Diocese of Norwich. These appointments are made in response to the pastoral needs of the Diocese and are effective on the dates indicated below.   Reverend Lawrence Barile, from Parochial Vicar, St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Putnam, Pomfret, Quinebaug, and North Grosvenordale, to Administrator, St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Putnam, Pomfret, Quinebaug, and North Grosvenordale. Effective: July 1, 2026. Reverend Richard Breton, from P...

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Catholic School Employment Opportunities Now Available
There are several current education-related employment opportunities available in Catholic schools across the diocese. These openings include classroom teaching, subject-area teaching, early childhood education and classroom support positions. Current school postings include opportunities at St. Michael School in Pawcatuck, St. Joseph School in New London, Saint Patrick Cathedral School in Norwich, St. James School in Danielson and Saint John Paul II School in Middletown. Recently posted openings include: Part-Time Music Teacher — St. Michael School, Pawcatuc...

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Rediscover the Gift of “Us”: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience Coming to West Hartford
This summer, couples are invited to step away from the distractions of everyday life and invest in their relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) Experience at the Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, Connecticut, August 28–30.   More than simply a retreat, the Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience provides a welcoming space for couples to pause, reflect, and reconnect with one another. Through guided presentations, personal reflection, and private dialogue, husbands and wives are given the opportunity to deepen their commun...

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Padre Pio Statue Appears to Weep Blood in Italian Parish
Santa Maria delle Grazie (Our Lady of Grace) parish in the small Italian town of Casalba has found itself in the media spotlight after a statue of St. Padre Pio appeared to show a tear of blood trickling down its face. The discovery was made in April, when a parishioner noticed an unusual detail on the face of the saint from Pietrelcina: A reddish tear, resembling blood, appeared to be falling from its left eye. The news quickly reached the parish priest, Father Girolamo Capuano, who went to the church to verify what had happened and attempt, without success, to clean...

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Bishop Reidy Joins Norwich July 4 Freedom Bell Ceremony — Public is Invited to the Free celebration at City Hall.
Bishop Reidy to Offer Prayer at Norwich Freedom Bell Ceremony Public is Invited to the free celebration at City Hall NORWICH, Conn. — The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, will offer a prayer during the City of Norwich’s Ringing of the Freedom Bell ceremony on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard, adjacent to Norwich City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich. The ceremony is part of Norwich’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independ...

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