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Memorial Day Cemetery Mass Schedule

Posted on May 20, 2025 in: News

Memorial Day Cemetery Mass Schedule
Memorial Day Cemetery Mass Schedule   Schedule of Masses in the Diocesan cemeteries on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025   THE NORWICH DEANERY Saint Joseph Cemetery, Boswell Avenue, Norwich, Rev. Msgr. Leszek Janik will celebrate this Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 2...

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A Papacy Begins: Pope Leo XIV Calls for United Church at Inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday formally began his ministry as head of the 1.4 billion members of the universal Catholic Church, acknowledging divisions among the faithful with a call for fraternal communion and unity at his inaugural Mass. Addressing an estimated 150,000 people crowded into St. Peter&rsq...

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Leo XIV’s Pontificate Consecrated to Our Lady of Fátima at Portugal Shrine
Candlelight procession at Fatima on May 12, 2025. | Credit: Courtesy of Shrine of Fatima/EWTN   Approximately 470,000 pilgrims gathered in Fátima, Portugal, on May 12–13 to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The prevalent theme of t...

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Pope Thanks Media, Urges Them to be Peacemakers
Pope Leo XIV waves photographers as he welcomes members of the media who covered his election, during a meeting in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican May 12, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)   Pope Leo XIV met with thousands of reporters, radio and television correspondents, photographe...

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The Power of the Rosary

Posted on May 13, 2025 in: Reflections

The Power of the Rosary
Each May, the Church invites us to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way. Flower-crowned statues, Marian hymns, and school May Crowning ceremonies stir something sweetly nostalgic in the hearts of many Catholics. But beyond these tender traditions lies a spiritual powerhouse that has weathe...

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9 Things to Know and Share About Fátima
May 13 is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Fátima, arguably the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th century. It became famous the world over, particularly for its three-part “secret.” Here are nine things to know about this Marian apparition. 1. What happened at Fáti...

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A Moment of Grace: Bishop Reidy’s Mass of Thanksgiving Following the Election of Pope Leo XIV
On Friday, May 9—just one day after the election of Pope Leo XIV and ten days after his ordination as the sixth Bishop of Norwich—the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy quietly marked the occasion with a noon Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. Though it was a regularl...

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FULL TEXT & VIDEO: Pope Leo XIV’s Homily at Mass with the Cardinal Electors in the Sistine Chapel
    Pope Leo XIV delivered this homily at his first Mass as pope in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, the morning after being elected the 266th successor of St. Peter, addressing the cardinal electors who had chosen him. I will begin with a word in English, and the rest is in Italian. ...

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Inauguration on May 18: Vatican Releases Official Schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s First Days
The Vatican Press Office released the official schedule of initial engagements over the coming weeks for Pope Leo XIV. Here are the key dates: Immediate appointments     Saturday, May 10: Meeting with cardinals     Sunday, May 11: Regina Caeli prayer from the c...

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'Peace be with all of you': Pope Leo XIV Greets the Faithful and the World, Invoking Peace
Pope Leo XIV greeted the city of Rome and the world with these words at his first appearance as the Successor of Peter from the Central Loggia of St Peter's Basilica: Greetings to Rome and to the world Peace be with you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the rise...

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January 1: A Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on December 23, 2025 in: News, Events

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January 1: A Holy Day of Obligation
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God On January 1, Catholics honor Mary’s unique role in salvation history with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation. This feast underscores Mary’s title as Theotokos, or “God-bearer,” a doctrine officially declared at the Council of Ephesus in 431. At the close of the council, the faithful filled the streets, joyfully proclaiming, “Praised be the Theotokos!” Mary’s title as “Mother of God” is rooted in the Incarnation, where, as St. Paul teaches: “...

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese
    Do you have an upcoming parish or school event that would be of interest to others in the Diocese? These folks do! Around the Diocese Submissions Please provide your event details to your parish administrator for submission. Email submissions are NOT accepted. Descriptions are limited to 30 words. Parish Admin Log-In   Calendar of Events Here's what's happening Around the Diocese!   Upcoming Parish Events   Classes & Formation Wednesday, September 3 – May 13 Certificate P...

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Celebrate the Closing of the Jubilee Year of 2025
Join Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich, for the closing of the Jubilee Year with Confessions beginning at 12:30 p.m. (priests available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation), followed by Adoration and choral Vespers (Liturgy of the Hours) at 2:00 p.m. See Letter from the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy below   “May the light of Christian hope illumine every man and woman, as a message of God’s love addressed to all!” — Pope Francis My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, ...

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Midnight Mass

Posted on December 25, 2025 in: News

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Midnight Mass
Couldn't Make it to Midnight Mass? Don't worry, we captured it all right here for you. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!

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Bishop Richard Reidy's Christmas Message to the Diocese of Norwich
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During the ordination of a bishop, two deacons hold an open Gospel book over the head of the new bishop as the Ordination prayer is read. By tradition, the new bishop picks a Gospel passage to which the book is opened. I chose, "... Do not be afraid; For behold, I proclaim to you, good news of great joy, that will be for all the people. Today, in the city of David, a Savior is born to you, who is Messiah and Lord." Those words, spoken to quaking shepherds keeping watch by night over their flock, evoked great joy. Wit...

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Join Bishop Reidy for Ice Skating on Jan. 19th
Join us for an afternoon of fun and fellowship with Bishop Reidy!   In January, Bishop Reidy will trade his zucchetto for skates at the Rose Garden Ice Arena, where young people and their families can enjoy an afternoon of ice skating, hot chocolate, and conversation with their bishop. The ice skating will take place on Monday, January 19, from 1:30–3:30 PM at Rose Garden Ice Arena, Norwich.  The Cost is $10, skate rentals are available for $3, or bring your own. To register go to:  https://bit.ly/VANCO or contact Alvania Tejada at 860-848-22...

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