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Fostering Genuine Encounters with One Another
Dear Friends in Catholic Education, The world in which we live is experiencing change at a pace unlike any we have known before. In many ways, it mirrors the dramatic shifts of the Industrial Revolution, when the cotton gin transformed agriculture, the telephone redefined communication, and the m...

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Together We Can Do Twice as Much Good at Catholic Charities
Calling All Donors! Charter Oak Federal Credit Union is once again offering its Matching Gifts Program! From August 13, 2025 through November 21, 2025, primary Charter Oak FCU members can double the impact of their giving. This program offers an exciting opportunity to amplify your s...

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All Are Welcome to a Mass of Healing Focused on Mental Health
Mass of Healing St. Joseph Church, New London, CT The Diocesan Partnership on Disability invites you to a special Mass of Healing focused on Mental Health: Awareness and Action for a Culture of Acceptance. Date & Time: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Location: St. Josep...

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Faith for the Future: Supporting Catholic Education
Building Strong Foundations in Faith and Learning This weekend, September 6–7, 2025, parishes across the Diocese of Norwich will hold the annual Catholic Elementary School Collection. This special collection directly supports our nine Catholic elementary schools in their mission to provide ...

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Vatican Issues Special Stamps for Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati
The young faces of Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991–2006) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901–1925) will be immortalized in special stamps issued on the occasion of their canonization. The canonization ceremony will be presided over by Pope Leo XIV on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 7, in St....

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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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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held September 6th
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, September 6 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. Following the Mass, the Ra...

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Prayer for Students Returning to School
As another school year begins, we are reminded that learning is more than the pursuit of knowledge — it is a journey toward wisdom, wonder, and deeper trust in God. Each classroom becomes a place where gifts are discovered, friendships are formed, and faith is lived out in daily moments. We en...

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Deepen Your Faith Through Theology
Lay persons are invited to study theology, not only to prepare well for engaging in the New Evangelization, but also because understanding Doctrine and Scripture is important to grow in a knowledge and love for Christ and His Church, which is at the heart of all authentic evangelizing efforts. Ar...

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Bishop Reidy on That’s the Spirit – Part 2
This episode continues the interview with Bishop Richard F. Reidy on That’s the Spirit with Fr. John Gatzak. In the first part, Bishop Reidy emphasized the importance of charity and gentleness in inviting people to return to the Church. In this second part, he speaks about the need for clar...

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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 Events Saturday, June 20 Knights of Columbus Pasta Dinner The Knights of Columbus Cardina...

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Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support in Effort to Collect One Ton of Food for Catholic Charities
A local Scout’s commitment to serving others is already making a meaningful impact—and there is still time to help.   Anthony DePaola, a member of Boy Scout Troop 13 in Colchester, has launched a food drive benefiting Catholic Charities of Norwich as his Eagle Scout service project. His ambitious goal is to collect one ton (2,000 pounds) of non-perishable food to help support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Diocese of Norwich. Thanks to the generosity of parishioners and community members, the first collection d...

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Cherish What is Simple; Be in Awe of What Is Great
In a recent homily, my pastor said something that made an impression on me and which I have tried to remember as I go about my daily life – ‘Joy is our response to God’s love!’ With so much turmoil in the world, rising costs of everything, and depressing news cycles, it is easy to lose sight of the ordinary sparks of joy that surround us daily and succumb to negativity and pessimism. In doing so, we also miss the chance to respond to the goodness of God’s love for us. I recall a book I discovered during the height of the pandemic by Christop...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

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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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U.S. Bishops Consecrate Nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Thursday, June 11, 2026 As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the nation's Catholic bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in a historic act of faith and renewal. On June 11, 2026, the United States was formally consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, entrusting our country, families, communities, and future to Christ's loving care. Through prayer, reflection, and devotion to the Sacred Heart—a symbol of Jesus'...

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Pasta with a Purpose: An Evening of Food, Fellowship and Charity Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
  The Knights of Columbus Cardinal Spellman Council in Colchester invites parishioners, families and friends to gather for an evening of delicious food, fellowship and charitable giving at its upcoming Italian Dinner on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The dinner will take place immediately following the 4 p.m. Mass and continue until 7 p.m. in the meeting hall at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church in Colchester. Guests will enjoy penne pasta with marinara sauce and meatballs, garden salad, Italian bread, garlic bites, a stuffed appetizer, and a variety of drinks and de...

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