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"Hold On" - A Musical Reflection- Hope and Faith Video Series
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 10 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events presents a Musical Reflection.  John Angotti ...

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A Message from Bishop Cote

Posted on June 10, 2020 in: News, ProLife

A Message from Bishop Cote
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I have used that salutation in hundreds of letters, columns, and homilies throughout my 45 years of ministry as a priest and bishop. They remind us that as Christians we share a common kinship in the Lord Jesus; that we are created and loved equally, withou...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on June 10, 2020 in: News, Vocations

Clergy Appointments
The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D. D., Bishop of Norwich, has made the following clergy and diocesan appointments in the Diocese of Norwich   Reverend George Busto, from Hospital Chaplain, Middlesex Memorial Hospital, Middletown, with Residence at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Middleto...

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National Catholic Partnership on Disability Gives Update, Plans More Programs
Thank you to all who have supported National Catholic Partnership on Disability this year. Your generous donations have helped to support persons with disabilities and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is what we have been working on:   Virtual regional meetings t...

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Weekend Masses Continue to be Streamed Live
FCC News Desk The initial resumption of public worship at parishes in the Diocese of Norwich will be weekday ONLY Masses beginning on Monday, June 8th.   Click here for details on the resumption of in-person Masses   Weekend Masses continue to be live streamed online until f...

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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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'Hope & Faith' Video Series: USCCB Response to Death of George Floyd
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, Andrea Hoisl reads the response to the death of George Floyd from Archbishop Jose Gomez, President of the United States Conference of Cath...

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Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
May 29, 2020 WASHINGTON – Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the death of Mr. George Floyd and the protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States. We are br...

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Pope Francis Asks Catholics to See Church with 'Eyes of the Spirit'
Vatican City (CNA) - Pope Francis urged Catholics to view the Church “with the eyes of the Spirit” as he celebrated Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. In his homily May 31, he cautioned against seeing the Church in worldly terms. He said: “The Spirit comes t...

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Culmination of Laudato Si' Week 2020
WOW! Where to begin? With the gift of the Holy Spirit, Laudato Si’ Week was incredible. Amazing. Outstanding. Beyond everyone’s wildest dreams. Here’s what we accomplished–together: Hundreds of thousands of Catholics on six continents praying, reflecting, and prepari...

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January 1: A Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on December 23, 2025 in: News, Events

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January 1: A Holy Day of Obligation
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God On January 1, Catholics honor Mary’s unique role in salvation history with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation. This feast underscores Mary’s title as Theotokos, or “God-bearer,” a doctrine officially declared at the Council of Ephesus in 431. At the close of the council, the faithful filled the streets, joyfully proclaiming, “Praised be the Theotokos!” Mary’s title as “Mother of God” is rooted in the Incarnation, where, as St. Paul teaches: “...

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Celebrate the Closing of the Jubilee Year of 2025
Join Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Saint Patrick Cathedral, Norwich, for the closing of the Jubilee Year with Confessions beginning at 12:30 p.m. (priests available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation), followed by Adoration and choral Vespers (Liturgy of the Hours) at 2:00 p.m. See Letter from the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy below   “May the light of Christian hope illumine every man and woman, as a message of God’s love addressed to all!” — Pope Francis My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On the...

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Join the Diocese on an Overnight Pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life
Join the Diocese of Norwich for an overnight pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life in Washington, D.C., January 22–24. The cost is $55 for transportation only ($2 additional fee when paying through VANCO). Our pilgrimage will begin with Mass with our Bishop at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Thursday, January 22, at 7:30 PM, with bus departure immediately following. We will begin our return to Norwich in the early evening on Friday, January 23, following the March. To register, visit https://bit.ly/VANCO or email atejada@norwichdiocese.net to speak with Alv...

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Midnight Mass

Posted on December 25, 2025 in: News

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Midnight Mass
Couldn't Make it to Midnight Mass? Don't worry, we captured it all right here for you. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!

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Watch the Replay: Festival of Lessons & Carols at Saint Patrick Cathedral
The Diocese of Norwich invites you to watch the replay of the Festival of Lessons and Carols, held Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy presided over this cherished Advent tradition that weaves together Sacred Scripture and sacred music as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. Throughout the service, Cathedral lectors proclaimed the readings that trace God’s saving plan, leading to the joyful proclamation of Christ’s birth. The Cathedral was filled with choral selections, organ...

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Bishop Richard Reidy's Christmas Message to the Diocese of Norwich
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During the ordination of a bishop, two deacons hold an open Gospel book over the head of the new bishop as the Ordination prayer is read. By tradition, the new bishop picks a Gospel passage to which the book is opened. I chose, "... Do not be afraid; For behold, I proclaim to you, good news of great joy, that will be for all the people. Today, in the city of David, a Savior is born to you, who is Messiah and Lord." Those words, spoken to quaking shepherds keeping watch by night over their flock, evoked great joy. Wit...

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