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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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A Prayer for Memorial Day

Posted on May 20, 2025 in: News

A Prayer for Memorial Day
God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into yo...

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Memorial Day Cemetery Mass Schedule

Posted on May 20, 2025 in: News

Memorial Day Cemetery Mass Schedule
Memorial Day Cemetery Mass Schedule   Schedule of Masses in the Diocesan cemeteries on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025   THE NORWICH DEANERY Saint Joseph Cemetery, Boswell Avenue, Norwich, Rev. Msgr. Leszek Janik will celebrate this Mass on Memorial Day, Monday, May 2...

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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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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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In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS

Posted on September 09, 2026 in: News

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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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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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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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New Day Seminar Offers Support for Those Grieving a Loved One
Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum will offer its New Day Seminar for the Bereaved this fall, providing support and guidance for those navigating the loss of a loved one.   The seminar will meet for nine Thursdays from September 24 through December 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with no sessions on November 12 or 26.   The program is designed to help participants work through the tasks of grieving in a supportive setting. The accompanying book costs $15, and a free-will offering is welcomed.   Reservations are required. &...

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