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Vatican's 'Life is Always a Good' Affirms U.S. Bishops’ Initiative, Walking with Moms in Need
WASHINGTON – On the release of the pastoral framework, “Life is always a good” from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities welcomed the framework ...

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Embracing Sacrificial Love When Romance Fades
While listening to a Barbara Streisand CD recently, her duet with Neil Diamond, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” began to play.  You remember the song. The wife laments that her husband no longer brings her flowers or sings her love songs. The husband says she no longer talks to ...

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Award Winner Exudes Humility, Warmth and Holiness
Sitting with Lue Ann Watchus in her office at Sacred Heart Rectory in Norwichtown, one quickly becomes aware of being in the presence of holiness. Whether it is her quiet demeanor or the softness in her voice, or the way she ends a telephone call offering a blessing to the person on the other end, t...

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Celebrating 150 Years: St. Joseph School Honors Faith, Family, and Tradition
St. Joseph School in Baltic marked a significant milestone this year—its 150th anniversary. Since its founding in 1874, the school has remained a cornerstone of faith, education, and community, shaping generations of students to lead lives of service and integrity. The anniversary celebrations...

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Cor, a Knights of Columbus Effort

Posted on March 18, 2025 in: News

Cor, a Knights of Columbus Effort
Cor is part of a larger initiative by The Knights of Columbus called Evangelization and Faith Formation. Cor is meant to rekindle part of Blessed Michael McGivney’s original vision for the Knights—that being the formation of the faith of men of the parish.  Blessed McGivney had a re...

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From Ashes to Alleluia: Lent as a Measure of Spiritual Time
Each Lent I am reminded of what St. Peter wrote, “With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day” (2 Pt 3:8). St. Peter affirms that God's perspective on time is holistic and all-encompassing. God sees and acts within the entire scope of time at...

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Leading with Love: Mother Mary David Steps into New Role as Superior General
With a warm smile, a hearty laugh, and a matter-of-fact attitude, Mother Mary David Riquier, newly elected Superior General of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church (SCMC) in Baltic, said she has learned a key approach to navigating in her new position – delegating to others....

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held April 5
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, April 5 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Ray Introvigne at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass,...

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Art that Embodies Catholicism  — Hope & Faith Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Sandy Calabro from Holy Cross Community in Pawcatuck speaks about a piece of artwork that reminds her of an integral part of being Catholic. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks ...

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Salute to St. Patrick

Posted on March 13, 2025 in: News

Salute to St. Patrick
  The heroics of St. Patrick are not appreciated as much as they should be. He is the first person in history to publicly condemn slavery, and one of the first leaders to champion the cause of equal rights. There is much to celebrate on March 17. Fortunately, his writings, though slim, ar...

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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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Marian Discernment Retreat for Young Women

Posted on October 23, 2025 in: Vocations

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Marian Discernment Retreat for Young Women
  The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church invite young women to a Marian Discernment Retreat at their Motherhouse in Baltic from October 31 to November 2, 2025. This peaceful weekend retreat offers participants an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and listen more closely for God’s call. The retreat will include daily Mass, opportunities for Reconciliation, time for prayer with the Sisters, and recreation. Attendees will also take part in conferences focused on discernment and the spiritual life through the lens of the...

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Enduring Love: Diocese Honors Couples at Anniversary Mass
  A Lifetime of Love Jack and Jane Sterry’s life together goes back to when both were just schoolkids living in Portland, Connecticut.  Jack was a senior and Jane an incoming freshman at Portland High School when Jack took one look at Jane and knew she was the one for him. They’ve been together ever since and celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 30th.  “I was lucky with this guy,” Jane said while patting Jack on the arm as both sat in the front pew of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, waiting for the start of the Si...

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Catholic Youth & Family Day – One Day, One Faith, One Awesome Experience
Families, young people, and parish communities across the Diocese are invited to come together for Catholic Youth & Family Day with Bishop Richard Reidy on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Family in Hebron.   This special day promises to be a joyful celebration of faith and community. The program will feature dynamic speakers, uplifting music, Eucharistic Adoration, and the highlight of the day: Mass with Bishop Reidy. Whether you come as a family, a parish youth group, or simply on your own, Catholic Youth & F...

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Holy Ground Sanctified By the Blood of Saints

Posted on October 22, 2025 in: News

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Holy Ground Sanctified By the Blood of Saints
The National Shrine of the North American Martyrs   On Thursday, October 16, a busload of travelers and I accompanied Bishop Reidy on a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs. The day was marked by a pleasant bus ride, prayer, Holy Mass, and the beautiful vistas of the Mohawk Valley. Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs The Shrine, also known as Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, is located in Auriesville / Fultonville, NY. It encompasses the village known as Ossernenon, where Saints Isaac Jogues, René Goupil, and Jean de Lalande were martyred, a...

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St. Pier Giorgio Frassati - A Joyful Model of Holiness for Young Catholics
Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925) has long been admired for his vibrant spirit, devotion to the Eucharist, and tireless service to the poor—qualities now officially recognized by the Church with his canonization.   A Life of Adventure, Prayer, and Service Born into a well-to-do family in Turin, Italy, Pier Giorgio might easily have embraced a life of ease. Instead, he chose a radical path of generosity. Known affectionately—and mischievously—as “the Terror” by peers at the Royal Polytechnic of Turin, his lighthearted p...

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Location Change for Nov. 1 Pro-Life Mass
Special Report on Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation
Celebrate the Annual All Saints’ Eve Festival!
Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese
Enduring Love: Diocese Honors Couples at Anniversary Mass
Marian Discernment Retreat for Young Women
Catholic Youth & Family Day – One Day, One Faith, One Awesome Experience
Holy Ground Sanctified By the Blood of Saints
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