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Fishermen's Mass to be Streamed

Posted on July 23, 2020 in: News, Events

Fishermen's Mass to be Streamed
Although the traditional, large Blessing of the Fleet ceremony will not take place this year because of COVID-19, the Stonington fishing fleet will still receive a special blessing on Sunday. The Fishermen's Mass, offered to remember deceased fishermen and their familes and to pray for a boun...

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God Will Provide - 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 16 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, John Angotti, national Musician and speaker, reminds us that in difficult times, God will provide...

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Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace: A Prayer for Civility
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.   Where uncivil words prevail, show me how to model love.   Help me remember the God-given dignity of all and invite others to do the same.   Show me how to build bridges and not walls and see first what unites us rather tha...

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Because of uncertainties surrounding Covid-19, the Annual Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will not take place this year. Bishop Cote will offer a private Mass for the intentions of all couples celebrating specific anniversaries this year. Each couple who registers will receive a signed certificate from the Bishop. The names of all registrants and their anniversary dates will also be ...

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Share Your Talents

Posted on July 17, 2020 in: Volunteer Opportunities

Share Your Talents
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.  1Peter 4:10 Communications Ministry Volunteer Opportunities Do you like to take photos? Write? Or perhaps social media is your thing.  Th...

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass Resumes August 1
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass is resuming and will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, August 1 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mas...

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Catholic Charities, Providing Hope in Times of Uncertainty
Now more than ever, Catholic Charities is providing support for our neighbors in need. Our Intensive Case Management Program provides emergency food, rental and utility assistance, baby items and other basic needs through our offices in Middletown, New London, Norwich and Willimantic. Because of the...

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Weeds and Wheat-Hope and Faith Series Week 15
The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.  Week 15 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, speaks about the parable of the weeds and the wheat reminds us that each pers...

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St. Bernard Holds Online Summer Studies Program
Saint Bernard School launched a new online studies program to encourage students to stay engaged with learning and stay connected to the school during the summer. The program allowed students to enroll in online courses for credit and as academic enrichment, and was open to current Saint Bernard ...

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"COME TO ME ALL WHO ARE WEARY AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST" - Matthew 11:28 Spiritual Renewal Ministry has been active in the diocese of Norwich for more than 40 years.  Our mission is to help people develop a closer relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, by offering spiritual programs such as parish missions, Life in the Spirit seminars, retreats, Masses of Healing and Hope...

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2026 Seton Scholarship Dinner to Honor Three Catholic Educators The Diocese of Norwich will celebrate the 16th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Lake of Isles in Stonington. Named in honor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the dinner recognizes the lasting impact of Catholic education and honors educators whose service reflects the mission of Catholic schools throughout the diocese. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first person born in the United States to be canonized, is known as a founder of the nation’s parochial school system. Bor...

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Hundreds of Men to be Ordained in U.S. in 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 in: News

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Hundreds of Men to be Ordained in U.S. in 2026
Ordinands on average are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics preparing for diocesan ministry, according to the 2026 survey by The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). More than 400 men will be ordained to the priesthood in the U.S. this year, and on average they are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics, according to an annual CARA survey. The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2026 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for ordination this year. The survey was administered between Feb. 12 and March ...

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On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most significant moments of his papacy. On April 21, 2025, the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled for Pope Francis, marking the end of his life and his 12-year papacy. As the 265th successor of St. Peter, the Argentinian pontiff left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church. Here are nine significant moments that have become part of Pope Francis' legacy: 1. Election of the first Latin American pope Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis was the f...

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Men’s Morning Retreat Invites Participants to Lead with Faith and Purpose
Men across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to step into that calling at the upcoming Men’s Morning Retreat, a time of prayer, reflection, and fraternity designed to renew and strengthen faith-filled leadership in everyday life. Hosted by Brothers in Christ, the retreat will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Bridget of Kildare, Moodus. The morning will be led by Bishop Richard F. Reidy, who will guide participants in reflecting on what it means to lead as men of faith within their families, workplaces, and communities. Centere...

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The Priestly Life as a Vocation- An Evening Discussion with Fr. Mark O'Donnell
In the midst of busy schedules and constant distractions, the deeper questions of purpose and calling often go unasked. Yet God continues to speak—quietly, persistently—inviting hearts to something more. For those willing to listen, the call to vocation remains as alive today as ever. The Diocese of Norwich invites all who are curious, discerning, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of God’s call to join a special virtual evening discussion, The Priestly Life as a Vocation, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. The evening will be led by Fr. Mar...

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