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U.S. Gathering on July 30 for Jubilee of Young People in Rome to be Livestreamed
WASHINGTON – Over 3,500 young adult pilgrims from across the United States gather in Rome for the Jubilee of Young People on July 30, and a livestream of the celebration will be available to allow those who are unable to attend to participate in the festivities. The event at the Papal Basilica...

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Pope Leo XIV Marks Moon Landing Anniversary with Call to U.S. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
  Pope Leo XIV marked the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with a video call to U.S. astronaut Buzz Aldrin and a visit to the Vatican Observatory, located on the papal estate of Castel Gandolfo, where he has been staying for two weeks. According to the Vatican, the pontiff&r...

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Rhode Island Celebrates Pope Leo Declaration That Baby’s Healing was a True Miracle
(OSV News) — People in Rhode Island are celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s declaration that the healing of a baby born in their state back in 2007 was indeed miraculous, and advances the sainthood cause of a 19th-century Spanish priest.   Pope Leo XIV had promulgat...

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A Joyous Eucharistic Procession at Saint John Church
Very Reverend Grzegorz Leading the Eucharistic Procession   In celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi, Very Reverend Grzegorz Brozonowicz, Pastor of Saint Pio Parish in Old Saybrook, led over 120 parishioners in a joyous Eucharistic Procession on the grounds of Saint John Church on Su...

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St. Mary Magdalene: Apostle to the Apostles
  On July 22, the Church celebrates St. Mary Magdalene, a woman whose journey from brokenness to bold witness continues to inspire the faithful today. Once described in the Gospels as a woman from whom Jesus cast out seven demons, Mary Magdalene experienced the transformative mercy of Christ...

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Looking Forward with Gratitude for What Has Been
Editor’s Note After nearly ten years of ministry with the Diocese of Norwich, our dear colleague Mary-Jo McLaughlin has entered retirement. While she may be stepping away from her day-to-day role, she is not stepping away from us entirely. I’m happy to share that she will continue wri...

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In Memoriam: Sr. Eileen Smith, DHS (1921–2025)
A Life of Mission and Mercy: Sr. Eileen Smith, DHS December 31, 1921 – June 17, 2025   Sr. Eileen Smith, DHS, 103, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, entered her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, where she had been in reside...

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Notre-Dame Cathedral Welcomes More Than 6 Million Visitors Since Reopening
Notre-Dame de Paris (French for “Our Lady of Paris”), also known as Notre-Dame Cathedral or simply Notre-Dame, is among the largest and most well-known church buildings in the world. | Credit: Sam valadi, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons   Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has bec...

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators
There are several current job openings for educators in our diocese.  The positions are updated weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser-  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment Click Here to See the Current Open Positions  All candidates must complete the official profes...

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5 Ways to Sanctify Your Summer Vacation and Evangelize
With the arrival of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, many people take a vacation, a period of rest away from their routine but also a unique opportunity to reconnect with their faith. A bishop, a mother, and a priest shared some tips from their own experiences for “sanctifying vacations&r...

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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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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 17, 2026 in: News

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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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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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Eagle Scout Candidate Nears One-Ton Goal, Seeks Final Push for Catholic Charities
A local Scout’s commitment to serving others is making a remarkable impact— and there is still one final opportunity to help!   Anthony DePaola, a member of Boy Scout Troop 13 in Colchester, 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 eastern Connecticut. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of parishioners and community members, the p...

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In Memoriam: Sr. Patricia Blais, DHS

Posted on June 17, 2026 in: News

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In Memoriam: Sr. Patricia Blais, DHS
Sr. Patricia Blais, DHS, 100, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham. Born Fleurette Patricia Marie Blais on March 17, 1926, in Lewiston, Maine, she was the daughter of Joseph Stanislas Blais and Marie Stella Goulette Blais. At 19, she attended the Boston Ritter School of Floral Design in preparation to manage her family’s flower shop. In 1961, she entered the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and was known as Sr. Marie Stella. Sr. Patricia began teaching first grade in Burlington, Vermont, w...

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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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