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Firefighters and EMS Personnel Form a Unique ‘Family’
By Ryan Blessing Photos by Jackson Morrison They respond to fires, accidents and medical emergencies and put their own lives on the line at times while doing so. That selfless dedication shown by firefighters and EMS personnel, at all hours of the day and in all kinds of conditions, received ...

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Norwich, Mass, Catholic
"The pleas of gravely ill persons who sometimes ask for death are not to be understood as implying a true desire for euthanasia; in fact it is almost always a case of an anguished plea for help and love. What a sick person needs, besides medical care, is love, the human and supernatural warmth with which the sick person can and ought to be surrounded by those close to him or her, parents and ...

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FCC News Desk Here's a recap of some of the developments that took place this week at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. To read more, click on the link under the text.   New USCCB President, Vice-president Elected Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the Fall General Ass...

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Bishop, Conference, Catholic
FCC News Desk On November 3rd the St. Andrew Parish family worked together to pack 21,600 meals to send to the Philippines. It was a wonderful intergenerational service day with the pastor, Father Marek Masnicki, parochial vicar, Father Richard Breton, and Deacon, Michael Puscas, all working alongside parishioners from small children to the elderly.  Parishioners were also joined by ...

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Norwich, Catholic

We Can Use Your Help

Posted on November 12, 2019 in: News

  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.  Thank you in advance for responding to our annual appeal. We are grateful for your generous support, prayers, and encouragement. Your help makes it possible for us to continue bringin...

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By Liza Roach Christmas is right around the corner. Do you feel like I do – behind already?  You have to make sure the house is decorated, the crèche is out for all to see, the Christmas tree is up in all its glory, the wreath on the door looks festive and inviting, and let’s not forget buying presents for everyone you know in the world!  Overwhelmed enough yet?  We c...

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advent, FaithSparks
Bishop Cote, (on the right of the photo) along with other New England Bishops, met with Pope Francis in the papal library. The two-hour meeting took place on November 7th as part of the “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to pray at the tombs of the apostles and report on the status of their dioceses.  --> By Cindy Wooden Catholic Herald Bishops from New England have shared wi...

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Norwich, Catholic, Pope
Saint Joseph School Greets Holiday Shoppers, Serves Breakfast
FCC News Desk St. Joseph School in North Grosvenordale recently held its inaugural Holiday Shopping Event in conjunction with a morning breakfast on Sunday, November 3. Altogether, there were 24 local vendors that attracted numerous breakfast patrons for a head start on the holiday shop...

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Norwich, Catholic
Bishop Michael R. Cote, along with other bishops from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont began their “ad limina” visits with Pope Francis and Vatican officials November 4, 2019. An “ad limina apostolorum” visit is a papal meeting required for every diocesan bishop in the world to provide an update on the state of one’s d...

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Bishop
By Courtney Mares Vatican City (CNA) - In St. Peter’s Basilica Thursday, Cardinal Sean O’Malley asked American bishops to pray for the grace to make a profession of faith, hope, and love at the tomb of St. Peter before meeting with Pope Francis. Cardinal O’Malley, the archbishop of Boston, and the other bishops from New England are in Rome for an ad limina apostol...

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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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