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Giving Thanks — An Attitude of Gratitude
As we approach Thanksgiving Day, it occurs to me that giving thanks is much more than a one-day event. The Church emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to God as a continual practice in the life of the believer and teaches that thanksgiving should be a pillar of our spirituality. I know this to...

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Pope Francis Announces 2025 Canonizations for Carlo Acutis, Pier Giorgio Frassati
Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati | Credit: Diocese of Assisi/Public domain via Wikimedia Commons   Pope Francis announced Wednesday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to ...

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Catholic NASA Scientist Delves into Investigation of Potential Life on Other Planets
The unresolved question of whether life exists on other planets continues to spark curiosity from the public and the interest of scientists — but one Catholic physicist working on missions to search for potential life also recognizes it as an opportunity to see the glory of God. Jonathan Lu...

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Emergency Crisis in Haiti: A Call to Prayer
Haiti, a nation long afflicted by political unrest, poverty, and natural disasters, is facing an escalating crisis of violence and instability. Over the weekend, reports emerged of increased violence drawing perilously close to the Diocese of Norwich's facility in Christ-Roi, Haiti, heightening ...

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Connecticut Catholic Conference Releases 15th Annual Abortion Report
Message from the Executive Director Christopher Healy Minimal Increase in Out-of-State Abortions Post-Dobbs Decision Despite frantic efforts to encourage and subsidize the taking of innocent life, Connecticut showed a minimal increase in out-of-state abortions from abortion-restrictive sta...

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Trusting in the Goodness of Our Spouse

Posted on November 19, 2024 in: Marriage

Trusting in the Goodness of Our Spouse
While vacationing this summer at Badlands National Park in South Dakota, my husband wanted to hike a short but steep ascent up one of the vertical walls of stone that comprise the Badlands. Standing at the bottom of the wall, looking up, I was reluctant to proceed. The trail looked too daunting f...

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Small Faith Communities Foster Support, Deepen Spiritual Understanding
A small faith community is a group of individuals who share a common religious faith and gather regularly to deepen their spiritual understanding, build relationships, and support one another. One of the joys I have experienced in both diaconate formation and now as a deacon is being involved in,...

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Pope Francis: True Devotion to Mary Always ‘Points to Jesus’
Pope Francis told pilgrims present at his general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday that the Blessed Virgin Mary does not focus on herself but on her son, Jesus. “Mary is always the mother that brings us to Jesus,” the Holy Father said. “Mary does not only point ...

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November, the Month We Pray for the Souls of the Dead
  When I was very small, my mother’s sister Patricia died at a very young age. I don’t remember as I was still an infant when her death occurred. What I do remember is that for many years after, my whole family would drive to my grandparents’ church and join with them and m...

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Take a Veteran to School Day

Posted on November 12, 2024 in: School News

Take a Veteran to School Day
St. James School in Danielson welcomed 24 veterans from all branches of the military for “Take a Vet to School Day.” Veterans ranging from those currently serving to those who served as far back as World War II, Korea, and Vietnam joined us. The day began with an opening ceremony led by ...

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Posted on June 27, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, Events

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!
Middle School and High School youth are invited to a special hike with Bishop Reidy on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 A.M. at Hurd State Park in East Hampton. Hurd State Park provides the perfect backdrop for a meaningful outdoor adventure, blending fun, exercise, scenic views, and moments of spiritual reflection. The park's flexible trails, peaceful riverside spots, and stunning overlooks make it an ideal place to connect with nature and one another. What to bring: Comfortable shoes, water, and a picnic lunch. Parents are welcome, and Youth Groups are encoura...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 12, 2025 in: Reflections

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A Prayer for Father's Day
Dear God, Thank you for loving us with your perfect heart of a father. We ask you this Father's Day and always to guide and protect the hearts of all men in fatherly roles who are striving to love with your heart and do your work. Give them pure, chaste, courageous, and creative hearts like Saint Joseph. Give them hearts that never tire of serving those they are called to love. Give them hearts that seek out their loved ones and gently turn their gaze to see You, who is Love.  And we ask you, Father, to bless them abundantly today....

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, School News

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators
There are several current job openings for educators in our diocese.  The positions are updated weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser-  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment Click Here to See the Current Open Positions  All candidates must complete the official professional application to be considered for a teaching position or principal position and submit it to the Diocesan School Office. Applications are available on the employment page of the website. Visit NorwichDiocese.org/Employment to view all of the open jobs in the di...

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Pray for the Pope: Join the Sacred Heart Novena June 19–27
Knights of Columbus Launches Sacred Heart Novena for Pope Leo XIV New Haven, Conn. — The Knights of Columbus have announced a special novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV, beginning June 19—his anniversary of priestly ordination—and concluding June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly is encouraging Knights, their families, and all people of goodwill to participate in the novena and to submit personal prayer intentions, which he will personally bring to Rome later this Jubilee Year. P...

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Bishop Reidy's Pastoral on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
    June 16, 2025 My dear friends in Christ,     This weekend we observe the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).  This day reminds us in a particular way of the great gift of the Holy Eucharist.  The Eucharist has been called God’s gift par excellence because it is the gift of Jesus Himself and of His saving work.     Jesus is present to us in many ways---- in the Scriptures, in all the sacraments, in the assembly of the faithful gathered to pray at Mass, and in the prie...

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