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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held March 1

Posted on February 11, 2025 in: ProLife

Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held March 1
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, March 1 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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Visionary Laywoman who was Friend of Padre Pio Declared Venerable
The Vatican has issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Luigina Sinapi, declaring her “venerable.” The Italian woman was a lay mystic who had a vision of Jesus and the Virgin Mary and maintained a friendship with St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Italy, better known as...

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Witnessing Hope — My First March For Life
I signed up to attend the 2025 March for Life in Washington, D.C. Little did I know how great an impact the event would have on me. I had long intended to attend the March for Life but life's demands somehow seemed to get in the way. Thankfully I was able to participate this year. F...

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Pope Francis: Faith in God is ā€˜A Force That Sets Love in Motion’ in the World
Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people, including the Blessed Virgin Mary, to share their faith in God with others.  Unable to read his prepared catechesis due to a cold, the Holy Father asked an...

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Nothing is Worth Sacrificing the Life of a Child, Pope Tells World Leaders
At a Vatican summit on children's rights, Pope Francis condemned war, abortion and the exploitation of children for power and profit. He called for global action to protect children, who represent the future of humanity. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- It is unacceptable that a child's right to lif...

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The Four Loves and Our Faith

Posted on February 05, 2025 in: Reflections

The Four Loves and Our Faith
As we turn the calendar toward Valentine’s Day, our thoughts are often drawn to images of romantic love — heartfelt exchanges, sweet moments with loved ones, and a world draped in pink and red. Yet, C.S. Lewis invites us to broaden our understanding of love beyond romance alone. His book...

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Celebrating the Four Loves with Children
Valentine’s Day fills our children’s world with hearts, sweets and fun, but it also offers us a chance to teach them about love through our faith. Instead of focusing only on romance, we can use this holiday to explore love’s many dimensions, helping our children grow in their unde...

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CNA Explains: How Are ā€˜Low-Gluten’ Communion Hosts Made for Mass?
It’s something most Catholics have probably heard at Mass at some point: An announcement that “gluten-free” or “low-gluten” hosts are available either during Communion or directly afterward so that Catholics with gluten sensitivities can participate in the Blessed Sacra...

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Celebrating 150 Years: St. Joseph School Honors Faith, Family, and Tradition
As we move into Catholic Schools Week we highlight one school that has been educating students in the Faith for more than 150 years. St. Joseph School in Baltic celebrated a milestone this year—its 150th anniversary. Since its founding in 1874, the school has been a cornerstone of faith, ed...

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Religious Icons: Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Nina Romero-Caron from Our Lady of La Salette in Brooklyn shares how a religious icon has influenced her faith. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks       &nb...

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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Events
Use the Handy List Below to See Where All the Best Church Bazaars and Craft Fairs are Being Held Throughout the Diocese. You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours.        Sunday, November 30 Wreath Making Event Our Lady of Lourdes, Hampton • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM All materials supplied to create your own unique wreath. Not feeling creative? Order one already made. Contact Gloria Burell at (860) 445-9350. Saturday, December 6 Holly Berry Christmas Craft Fair St. Philip Parish Center, Ashford &bul...

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Finding the Gospel in our Holiday Movies

Posted on November 26, 2025 in: ADVENT

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Finding the Gospel in our Holiday Movies
Each Advent, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, we’re drawn to the warmth of familiar Christmas stories. We dust off old DVDs, queue up streaming favorites, and settle in with cocoa, popcorn,and twinkling lights — yet beneath the nostalgia, many of these films quietly proclaim the Gospel. I’ve written before about "It’s a Wonderful Life" (Volume 35 Number 1) and its unmistakable parallels with the Good News: sacrifice, redemption, community, and the reminder that every life touches countless others. But it isn’t...

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Gratitude Should Accompany Your Turkey and Pie, Pope Says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Thanksgiving is a "beautiful feast" that reminds everyone to be grateful for the gifts they have been given, Pope Leo XIV said. "Say thank you to someone," the pope suggested two days before the U.S. holiday when he met reporters outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo before returning to the Vatican after a day off. Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, was scheduled to spend his Thanksgiving Nov. 27 in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey, the first stops on his first foreign trip as pope. A reporter asked the pope what he was than...

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Location Change AND Time -Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held December 6th
LOCATION & TIME CHANGE: First Saturday Pro-Life Mass — Saturday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church (22 Maple Ave., Uncasville) on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. Rosary for Life will begin at 8:20 a.m. Please join our celebrant, Rev. Raymond Introvigne, as we pray to end abortion and for healing for those who have had an abortion. Breakfast and fellowship following Mass.

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Honoring a Career of Faithful Service

Posted on November 25, 2025 in: News, ACA

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Honoring a Career of Faithful Service
Celebrating the Retirement of Mary Ellen Mahoney After more than 12 years of faithful service, the Diocese of Norwich is celebrating the retirement of Mary Ellen Mahoney, who joined us on March 13, 2013, and quickly became one of the most trusted, steady, and mission-driven members of our diocesan family. Mary Ellen began her work in the Office of Development and, through commitment and leadership, eventually became the Executive Director of the Office of Development, overseeing the full range of diocesan development functions that support our parishes, schools, and m...

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