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Living the Longing: Finding God in the Quiet of Advent- A Reflection by Bishop Reidy
I love the Advent Season. I love it not just for what it leads to – the joyful celebration of Christ’s birth at Bethlehem. I love Advent for itself: a season of longing, expectation, and hope. I think that, in a way, the entirety of life is like Advent. There is, deep within us, a lon...

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Padre Pio’s Devotional Joy Leads Us to the Christmas Open House
*Padre Pio and the Humble Mystery of the Incarnation* For Padre Pio, the heart of December was never noise or celebration—it was wonder. He was profoundly moved by the mystery of the Incarnation, the moment when God chose to enter the world in the smallest and simplest of forms. The hum...

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Mark Your Calendar: Advent 2025 Begins November 30
  “Beloved, now is the acceptable time spoken of by the Spirit, the day of salvation, peace and reconciliation: the great season of Advent. This is the time eagerly awaited by the patriarchs and prophets, the time that holy Simeon rejoiced to see.” – St. Charles Borromeo...

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Sharing Christmas Hope: A Diocesan Effort to Lift Spirits This Season
As the Advent season approaches and our hearts turn toward the light of Christ, the Diocesan Evangelization and Discipleship team is inviting the faithful to take part in a simple yet meaningful act of charity. This year, the team is collecting unused Christmas cards that will be lovingly written...

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Former Parishioner of Bishop Reidy Moves Closer to Sainthood
A beloved Worcester “Block Mom,” a Harvard-educated convert, and one of the most compelling pro-life voices of her generation — could she also be a future saint? The Vatican has now approved the next step in the cause of Ruth Pakaluk, a former parishioner of Bishop Richard F. Reidy...

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Bishop Reidy on the Meaning Behind Catholic Schools Week
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Catholic Schools Week is a celebration which began in 1974. This is a yearly celebration of Catholic Education throughout the United States. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week for 2026 is: “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.&rdq...

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U.S. Bishops to Consecrate Nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026 to accompany the country’s 250th anniversary. At the USCCB Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, bishops voted “to entrust our nation to the lo...

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Rediscover, Rebuild, Renew Your Marriage in 2026 with the Gift of Retrouvaille
Marriage is one of life’s greatest blessings, yet even the strongest relationships can face seasons of struggle. If you and your spouse find yourselves feeling distant, weighed down by miscommunication, or simply longing for a deeper connection, Retrouvaille may be the answer.   The...

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Pope Leo XIV Highlights Role of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Blessed Juan de Palafox in Mexico
Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza and Our Lady of Guadalupe. | Credit: Public domain   Pope Leo XIV praised the missionary work of the Church in Mexico throughout history, inspired by the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the example of Blessed Juan de Palafox y Mendoza. In a messag...

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Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference Releases 2025 Annual Abortion Report
    The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference (CTCPAC)— the public policy office of Connecticut’s Catholic bishops— serves as the Church’s voice on issues of life, justice, and moral concern at the state Capitol. Each year, the Conference publishes it...

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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 For events with additional information, click the blue event title to view the complete announcement. ...

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Watch Live: Historic Beatification of Fulton J. Sheen
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to Be Beatified September 24 One of the most recognizable Catholic voices of the 20th century will soon be declared Blessed. Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified on Thursday, September 24, 2026, during a Mass at The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Mass begins at 2 p.m. Central Time — 3 p.m. Eastern Time and will be available for Catholics in the Diocese of Norwich and around the world to watch live. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will preside at the Beatification Mass as the representative o...

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Marking September 11 Anniversary, USCCB's Archbishop Coakley Offers Prayers
WASHINGTON - “As conflicts intensify around the world, let us renew our commitment to be Christ’s instruments of peace in an increasingly fractured and divided world,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in a statement marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.  Archbishop Coakley’s statement follows:   “As we prayerfully remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001, I invite all Catholics to join me in prayer for the victims taken from us in acts...

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Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy with Bishop Reidy
The faithful of the Diocese of Norwich are invited to join Bishop Richard Reidy for a special pilgrimage to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, October 5, the Feast of St. Faustina Kowalska. The day will offer pilgrims an opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life and spend time in prayer, reflection and devotion to the Divine Mercy of Jesus. Located in the Berkshire Hills, the National Shrine is home to the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and has long welcomed pilgrims seeking to deepen their underst...

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In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS

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In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS
In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS April 8, 1935 – September 3, 2026 Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS, 91, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, Connecticut. Born Marie Anne Louise Berthiaume in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Lawrence (Loronzo) Berthiaume and Alice (Beland) Berthiaume. After graduating from Waterbury Catholic High School as the business valedictorian in 1953, she entered the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and professed her vows ...

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Put Your Accounting Skills to Work for the Diocese of Norwich
Accounts Payable & Office Assistant Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich About the Diocese of Norwich The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich serves the faithful across Eastern Connecticut and is committed to advancing the mission of Jesus Christ through worship, evangelization, education, charitable outreach, and stewardship of resources. The Diocese supports parishes, schools, ministries, clergy, and lay leaders in fostering vibrant Catholic communities rooted in faith, service, and discipleship. As a diocesan employee, you become part of a faith-driven organiz...

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