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Witness to Steadfast Faith

Posted on February 18, 2020 in: News

Witness to Steadfast Faith
February 2020 Four County Catholic Witness to Steadfast Faith   My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, One of the many pleasures I have in being your bishop is witnessing the numerous acts of faith demonstrated throughout the diocese. As Christians, we are people of faith. It ...

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Vocations Corner

Posted on February 15, 2020 in: News, Vocations

Vocations Corner
Father Gregory Galvin, Director of Priestly Vocations During New Year’s week, more than 8,500 Catholic college students, Focus Missionaries, priests and religious from across the country and around the world gathered for a four-and-a-half-day national conference on the Catholic faith. It...

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Vocations, Norwich, Catholic, Priests
St. Vincent De Paul Place Gets Generous Donation
Saint Vincent De Paul Place in Norwich recently received a generous donation from ConnectiCare to support energy efficient upgrades to their facility. ConnectiCare presented a $4,234.43 donation to St. Vincent de Paul Place on Jan. 30 in collaboration with the Connecticut Neighborhood A...

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Sacred Heart Kindergarteners Learn About Giving
Giving Tree helps students fill backpacks for the less fortunate   How do you bring religion lessons to life for young children? This year for an Advent religion lesson on giving and sharing with children less fortunate, kindergarten teacher Trisha Fleury asked her class at Sacred Heart S...

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Pope Francis' Amazon Exhortation Calls for Holiness
By Courtney Mares Vatican City (CNA) - Pope Francis published his response to the Vatican’s 2019 Amazon synod in an apostolic exhortation Wednesday. Despite widespread speculation following the synod, the pope does not call for married priests, but seeks to expand "horizons b...

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Amber Grace Smith’s Lasting Gift
Few of us know the pain of losing a child. As a parent of three, I cannot imagine having to send one of them home to be with God, yet I know that every year, thousands of parents fight through the pain of just that as childhood cancer claims another life. In all my life, I have never met a more fait...

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Looking for Help Finding Employment?
Let Catholic Charities help you create a resume, prepare for interviews and help you with job searching skills.  One-on-one classes are available and held by appointment only.   Classes take place in our Norwich, New London and Willimantic offices.   Norwich 331 Main Str...

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Employment, Opportunities
The Diocese of Norwich Marches for Life!
People of all ages from our Diocese trekked the 400 miles to Washington D.C. to join in supporting the voiceless, the most vulnerable, the innocent unborn children of God in their mothers wombs. The March for Life peacefully expresses our enthusiastic and loving witness to the inherent dignity of ev...

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Saint Bernard Theology Teacher is Ryken Award Winner
The 2019 Ryken Award was presented to Mr. Paul Servideo, a theology teacher in his second year at Saint Bernard School, following a school Mass on December 9th. "Mr. Servideo has won our admiration in the quiet unassuming manner reminiscent of XBSS founder Theodore James Ryken, and he is mos...

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Jubilarians Renew Vows at Mass for Consecrated Life
Those who have devoted their lives to God’s calling gathered to celebrate and renew that commitment at the Mass of Thanksgiving for the Gift of Consecrated Life on February 2nd at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. Six Jubilarians marked anniversaries of between 25 and 65 years of con...

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A Prayer for Memorial Day

Posted on May 19, 2026 in: News

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A Prayer for Memorial Day
God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. Prayer provided by USCCB.

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Bishop Reidy and Diocese Pilgrims Journey to National Shrine of Divine Mercy
On May 13th, Bishop Reidy led over a hundred diocesan pilgrims to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Together, we enjoyed a beautiful, spiritual day with Our Lord and our Blessed Mother! A Marian priest, Father Bob, celebrating his 20th anniversary began our day with a Divine Mercy reflection. Following a delicious group lunch, four priests and Bishop Reidy offered Confessions while a Rosary was being prayed before our Eucharistic Lord. Our spiritual program continued with The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass being offered by our Shepherd. Bishop Reidy gave a...

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Full Text of Magnifica Humanitas: Read Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical
The encyclical sets out the Churchʼs social teaching for the age of artificial intelligence. Download and read the complete document. Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25. The encyclical develops the Churchʼs social teaching in light of artificial intelligence, situating new questions of human dignity, labor, and the common good within the tradition that runs from Rerum Novarum through Centesimus Annus and Laudato Si&#...

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End of the Year Catechetical Leaders and Catechists
End of the Year Retreat Catechetical Leaders and Catechists Retreat Catechetical leaders and catechists from across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to gather for a special End of the Year Retreat on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Enders Island. Hosted by the Diocese of Norwich’s Evangelization & Discipleship Ministry, the morning retreat will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is designed as an opportunity for renewal, reflection, prayer and fellowship following a year of ministry and service. Set against the peaceful backdrop of Enders Is...

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Newly Married Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy
Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy An invitation for couples married up to five years Couples married within the last five years are invited to a special evening of fellowship and conversation with Bishop Richard Reidy. The Diocese of Norwich will host a “Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy” on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the bishop’s home. This gathering offers newly married couples an opportunity to connect with one another, share in conversation, and spend time with Bishop Reidy in a welcoming and relaxed setting. Designed especial...

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Stone by Stone Strengthening the Diocesan Cathedral
Stone by stone, a transformation is taking place at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Broadway in Norwich.    In late March, steel scaffolding rose around the cathedral’s main entrances as workers from the Joseph Gnazzo Co. of Union prepared to replace the cathedral’s front towers.   “It’s work that’s needed,” said Rev. Msgr. Anthony S. Rosaforte, rector of the cathedral.   The project follows growing concern about aging stone structures. In early 2025, the stone steeple of the 1850 First Congregation...

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