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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held June 7
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, June 7 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 Rachel ...

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Vatican Refreshes Official Website for First Time in Nearly 30 Years
The official website of the Vatican for the first time has been refreshed since it was created in the 1990s, prominently featuring multimedia content and online links to other Vatican offices and ministries. A banner image of a waving Pope Leo XIV against a simple light blue background can now be...

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A Practical Guide to Obtaining an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV speaks in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. | Credit: Vatican Media   Pope Leo XIV is now granting apostolic blessings to the faithful around the world, a spiritual gesture that can be official...

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Join us for Virtual Summer Mission - Pilgrims of Hope
  Join us for Virtual Summer Mission on Wednesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 25 at 7:00 PM as we explore one of Pope Francis’ final formal decrees opening the Jubilee Year, Spes Non Confundit – Hope Does Not Disappoint. Mary-Jo McLaughlin, coordinator of Catholic Family Serv...

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Memorial Day Masses Honor Sacrifices of Service Members
(FCC Newsdesk, May 26, 2025) Memorial Day Masses to honor the sacrifices of service members took place throughout the diocese today, Monday, May 26. In New London, Bishop Richard F. Reidy concelebrated Mass with priests from the New London deanery at St. Mary Cemetery before a gathering o...

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Bishop Reidy Shares a Significant Moment in the Diocese
May 22, 2025 Letter from the Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich to Parishioners, Survivors, Families, and Friends of the Diocese of Norwich My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today marks a solemn and significant moment in the history of the Diocese of Norwich. After n...

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The Diocese of Norwich Emerges from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with Confirmation of Reorganization Plan
Hartford, CT—On Wednesday, the United States Bankruptcy Court in Hartford confirmed the Diocese of Norwich’s Joint Plan of Reorganization, marking the official emergence of The Norwich Roman Catholic Diocesan Corporation from chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Honorable Judge James J. Tancredi p...

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Knights of Columbus Council 6107 Supports Local Special Needs Programs with $2,000 Donation
Deputy Grand Knight Brian Dec (left) presents a check to Tim Wrinn (right) for the Colchester Special Olympics.   The Knights of Columbus Francis Cardinal Spellman Council No. 6107 has completed their Tootsie Roll fund drive for this fraternal year. 100% of the proceeds are donated to the...

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The Promise of the Ascension

Posted on May 21, 2025 in: Reflections

The Promise of the Ascension
    Forty days after Easter Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. While often seen as a quiet moment between the joy of the Resurrection and the fire of Pentecost, Ascension Thursday is much more than a transition. It is a cornerstone of our Christian h...

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St. Rita of Cascia: Patroness of the Impossible- Feast Day May 22
St. Rita of Cascia: Patroness of the Impossible Feast Day: May 22 In the quiet hills of 14th-century Italy, a woman named Rita lived a life marked by hardship, heartbreak, and, ultimately, holiness. Born in the town of Roccaporena, Rita longed from an early age to enter religious life. But in ob...

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Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support in Effort to Collect One Ton of Food for Catholic Charities
Help Anthony Reach One Ton of Food Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support 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 Dioces...

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Join Bishop Reidy on a Pilgrimage of Faith

Posted on June 09, 2026 in: Events

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Join Bishop Reidy on a Pilgrimage of Faith
Pilgrimage to the Shrines of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and the North American Martyrs Planned for July 14   The Diocese of Norwich invites the faithful to join Bishop Reidy for a special one-day pilgrimage to two of New York’s most beloved Catholic shrines on Tuesday, July 14, the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Pilgrims will travel by deluxe motorcoach to the National Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Fonda, New York, and the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, where they will have the opportunity to pray, attend Mass, explore the grounds, and le...

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Watch the 2026 Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession
Hundreds of the faithful walked with the Lord in prayer, devotion and blessing as a witness to His love and Presence among us in the Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday, June 7, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick.  The Feast of Corpus Christi celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Catholics believe in faith that the Eucharist is not merely a symbol, but truly Christ Himself — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity — given to us in love to nourish and strengthen each of us individually and all of us together as His C...

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There's Still Time to Register for Prayer and Paint Night!
Prayer and Paint Night A Creative Evening of Faith & Renewal Step away from the noise of daily life and enter into a peaceful evening where creativity meets prayer. Christ the King Church in Old Lyme invites you to a special Prayer and Paint Night—a chance to slow down, reflect, and create in a spirit of faith and fellowship. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply seeking a moment of quiet renewal, this evening offers a gentle invitation to encounter God through beauty, stillness, and community. Event Details Date: Wednesday, Jun...

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Let's Roll! A Family Bike Ride with Bishop Reidy
  CYCLING WITH BISHOP REIDY Families are invited to join Bishop Reidy for a summer bike ride! Saturday, June 27th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Hop River State Park Trail “Rockville Spur” Families will meet in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Church 33 West Street, Vernon, CT 06066 and head to the trail together. The trail is a crushed stone and dirt path that spans approximately 7 miles total. After the bike ride, families are invited to bring and enjoy a picnic lunch together. Register Here Questions...

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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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