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Faith Overflowing: Hundreds Gather to Venerate the Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
The faithful filled every pew, and then some, at a special Mass celebrated yesterday by The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, as the relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) were made available for veneration. Arriving a half hour before Mass, visitors already found the par...

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On Sunday, September 7, Pope Leo XIV canonized Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis as saints. Addressing over eighty thousand faithful fillingSaint Peter’s Square, the Holy Father reflected on how these two young Saints exemplify holiness, service, and joy, inviting all of us, especially young people, to direct our lives upwards to God.   I had been somewhat familiar with the b...

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Bereavement Day of Prayer: Praying Your Goodbyes
The Diocesan Evangelization & Discipleship Ministry will host a gentle, hope-filled Bereavement Day of Prayer on Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at St. Colman Church, 170 Hubbard Street, Middlefield, CT 06455. Titled “Praying Your Goodbyes,” this workshop&md...

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Legion of Mary Holds Annual Day of Recollection in Putnam
PUTNAM, Conn. — The Legion of Mary of the Diocese of Norwich held its annual Day of Recollection on October 11 at the Immaculate Conception Center in Putnam. The day offered members an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and renewal as they prepare to embrace the graces of the upcoming Jubilee...

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Faithful Gather for Rosary Rally at St. Andrew Church
  Colchester, Conn.— On Saturday, October 11, parishioners and friends gathered at St. Andrew Church in Colchester for a special Rosary Rally, joining thousands of other prayer groups across the nation in honoring Our Lady and praying for the conversion of America. At noontime, Fath...

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'Your Blessing, Father'

Posted on October 10, 2025 in: News

'Your Blessing, Father'
If you have been to a Mass when a Deacon was serving, you may have noticed something different. Before proclaiming the Gospel, the Deacon approaches the priest or Bishop, bows, and says quietly, “Your blessing, Father.” What’s going on here? Is the priest giving the Deacon his perm...

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In Memoriam—Deacon Richard "Rick" Walker
Deacon Richard “Rick” Kenneth Walker December 13, 1942 – October 2, 2025 Deacon Richard “Rick” Walker, 82, entered eternal life on October 2, 2025. Born in Bennington, Vermont, on December 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Donald and Cecilia Walker. Rick pro...

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What I Learned and Experienced in Rome as Your Bishop
I recently returned from two weeks in Rome where, with about two hundred other recently appointed bishops from around the world, we attended a school for new bishops. We were hosted at the College of Saint Paul the Apostle, a seminary where missionary priests are trained. Presentations were made by ...

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Ride for Haiti Stops at Norwich Cathedral: Bishop Reidy and Students Cheer Cyclists
Bishop Richard F. Reidy greets Ride for Haiti cyclists at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich Bishop Richard F. Reidy welcomes cyclists Tom Campbell and Ron Paine at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich while eighth graders from the Saint Patrick School cheer them on. (Photo: Wayne Gignac)...

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October: The Month of the Holy Rosary

Posted on October 07, 2025 in: News

October: The Month of the Holy Rosary
October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, one of the Church’s most cherished devotions. At the heart of this month is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7, established by Pope St. Pius V in thanksgiving for the victory of Christian forces at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. The Bat...

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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 or r...

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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Holiday Events
Church Fairs, Bazaars & Holiday Events Use the Handy List Below to See Where Church Fairs, Bazaars and Special Seasonal Events Are Being Held Throughout the Diocese. You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours.            Saturday, October 24 St. Pius X Holiday Fair St. Pius X Church, Middletown 9 AM – 3 PM Food, crafts, fall and Christmas items, pumpkins, hay rides, raffles, games, vendors, baked goods, children’s activities and a huge tag sale. For information, call...

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Vatican: The Pope's Surgery was Successful

Posted on October 15, 2026 in: News

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Vatican: The Pope's Surgery was Successful
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- An operation to remove a small nodule from Pope Leo XIV's lung was successful, and he was recovering in his room, according to the Vatican press hall. "The procedure was successful" and went according to schedule and as planned, it said in a Telegram message Oct. 13, adding that the pope had gone back to his hospital room after the surgery. The brief medical report came before 8 p.m. Rome time, about seven hours after he arrived at Rome's Gemelli hospital for the scheduled surgery.  The news followed an evening rosary that ...

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Father Frank Rouleau to Be Honored for Decades of Haiti Ministry
Outreach to Haiti • 40th Anniversary Father Frank Rouleau: A Life of Faith and Service to Haiti A quarter-century of priestly ministry and enduring relationships across borders. Father Frank Rouleau meets with parishioners in Haiti. As Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti celebrates 40 years of ministry, Father Frank Rouleau stands among those whose dedication has helped build lasting bonds of faith, friendship and hope between Connecticut and Haiti. Ordained a priest of the Diocese of Norwich by Bishop Daniel P. Hart on May 27, 2000, Father Frank&...

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During Men’s Conference, Catholic Men Called to ‘Rebuild My Church’
Eight hundred years ago, Jesus spoke to a young Francis of Assisi from the cross in the rundown Chapel of San Damiano and said, “Francis, go repair my house, which as you can see is falling completely to ruin.” Six hundred men from throughout the state, from high school students to senior citizens in their 80s, were recently encouraged to ask, “Lord, what are you calling me to rebuild?” The theme of the 19th annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference, held at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, was “Rebuild My Church,” reca...

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Sisters of Charity to Host Marian Discernment Retreat October 23–25 in Baltic
The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, invite women to participate in a Marian Discernment Retreat October 23–25, 2026, at the congregation’s Motherhouse at 54 W. Main Street in Baltic, Connecticut. The retreat will focus on discerning God’s will with the guidance of the Blessed Mother. Through prayer and reflections on Mary’s openness, trust, and fiat—her wholehearted “yes” to God—participants will explore how to approach their own discernment with greater clarity and peace. The retreat offers women a...

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