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By Their Side Supporting A Spouse Through Difficult Times
Through tear-filled eyes, my husband asked, “Will you stand beside me on the altar when I deliver my Dad’s eulogy?”  “Of course,” I told him. “Whatever you need, I am here for you. We are in this together.” I knew my husband was strong enough to d...

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Diocese of Norwich seeks Diocesan Finance Officer
The Diocese of Norwich is seeking an experienced full-time Finance Officer to assist the Bishop in the administration of the material goods of the Diocese. This position plays a key leadership role in overseeing the financial well-being of the Diocese and ensures proper stewardship of diocesan resou...

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A Beacon of Hope: Divine Mercy Signs Light Up Local Parishes
Across the Diocese of Norwich, striking Divine Mercy images are quietly transforming church lawns and public spaces into visible signs of hope, trust, and healing. These 4-by-8-foot solar-lit signs, bearing the words “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU,” are part of a growing effort to share Christ&r...

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Pope Leo XIV Addresses Knights at 143rd Convention
Pope Leo XIV Sends Video Greeting to Knights of Columbus at 143rd Supreme Convention WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic and heartfelt gesture, Pope Leo XIV addressed more than 2.1 million members of the Knights of Columbus with a special video message during the organization’s 143rd Sup...

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Be the Reason a Student Smiles on the First Day of School
—Help Local Students Start the School Year Strong— As families across eastern Connecticut prepare for the new school year, Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich is calling on the community to help ensure that every child starts the year with the tools they need to succeed. Each of ...

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In Memoriam: Reverend Monsignor James Paul Carini
Reverend Monsignor James Paul Carini July 26, 1939 – July 30, 2025 Rev. Msgr. James Paul Carini, a devoted retired priest of the Diocese of Norwich, passed away peacefully at his home in Chester, Connecticut, on July 30, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, he was ...

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Congratulations and New Beginnings: A Transition in Youth and Young Adult Ministry
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Liza Roach on her new position as Family Life Minister. Her extensive work with youth and young adults will be a great foundation for her future work with families in the diocese. Please keep her in your prayers as she begins this new endeavor! &mda...

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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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Gratitude for our Fishermen: Bishop Reidy Presides over Stonington's Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Calm seas and a gentle breeze helped to carry the Stonington fishing fleet out past Stonington Point on Sunday, July 27, for the Holy Cross Community’s annual Blessing of the Fleet, a tradition dating back 70 years. Aboard the lead ship Heritage, for his first Stonington blessing, was Bisho...

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Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus, Holds 133rd Anniversary Celebration
Putnam, Conn. – Although much has changed in northeastern Connecticut since 1892, Knights of Columbus Cargill Council 64 remains a force for good in the community. That was recognized on Sunday morning, July 20, when Knights and their families celebrated the council’s 133rd ann...

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Join Bishop Reidy for Divine Mercy Pilgrimage on May 13
The Diocese of Norwich is inviting the faithful to join Bishop Richard Reidy for a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. The daylong pilgrimage will offer participants an opportunity to grow closer to Our Lord and the Blessed Mother through prayer, worship, and reflection. The pilgrimage includes Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, Confession, a Rosary for Life, the Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Chaplet, and veneration of the relics of St. Faustina. Pilgrims will also have...

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UConn Catholic Center Leads Second Annual Eucharistic Procession Through Campus
UConn Catholic Center Leads Eucharistic Procession Through Campus On a bright, sunlit afternoon on Thursday, April 9, students from the University of Connecticut Catholic Center, in conjunction with Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, led the second annual Eucharistic Procession through the heart of the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus. Beginning at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, the procession spanned approximately one mile, winding through the center of campus and drawing the attention of students, faculty, and community members. With prayerful reverence, par...

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Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center Announces Upcoming Retreats and Book Study
Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum is offering several upcoming opportunities for spiritual renewal, prayer, and faith formation this spring and summer. Located at 194 Candlewood Hill Rd. in Higganum, the retreat center invites individuals and couples to take part in retreat days and a spiritual book study designed to deepen faith and foster reflection. Reservations are required for all programs. Married Couples Retreat Day On Saturday, April 25, Sacred Heart on the Lake will host a Married Couples Retreat Day titled The Holiness of Marriage as a S...

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Pope Benedict XVI’s Centenary Celebrations Planned Across the Globe in 2027
A series of celebrations marking the centenary of the birth of Pope Benedict XVI will take place across four continents beginning on April 16, 2027. An international committee for the centenary celebrations established by the Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation is coordinating the initiatives, the foundation announced. “The centenary of Ratzingerʼs birth is an opportunity to fully present his thought and his approach to reality as significant contributions to the current ecclesial and cultural debate,” said Father Roberto Regoli, president of ...

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held May 2

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held May 2
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, May 2, 2026 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. Breakfast and fellowship following Mass.        

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Remembering Pope Francis: 9 Moments That Defined His Legacy
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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