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Vatican's 'Life is Always a Good' Affirms U.S. Bishops’ Initiative, Walking with Moms in Need
WASHINGTON – On the release of the pastoral framework, “Life is always a good” from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities welcomed the framework ...

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Embracing Sacrificial Love When Romance Fades
While listening to a Barbara Streisand CD recently, her duet with Neil Diamond, “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers,” began to play.  You remember the song. The wife laments that her husband no longer brings her flowers or sings her love songs. The husband says she no longer talks to ...

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Award Winner Exudes Humility, Warmth and Holiness
Sitting with Lue Ann Watchus in her office at Sacred Heart Rectory in Norwichtown, one quickly becomes aware of being in the presence of holiness. Whether it is her quiet demeanor or the softness in her voice, or the way she ends a telephone call offering a blessing to the person on the other end, t...

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Celebrating 150 Years: St. Joseph School Honors Faith, Family, and Tradition
St. Joseph School in Baltic marked a significant milestone this year—its 150th anniversary. Since its founding in 1874, the school has remained a cornerstone of faith, education, and community, shaping generations of students to lead lives of service and integrity. The anniversary celebrations...

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Cor, a Knights of Columbus Effort

Posted on March 18, 2025 in: News

Cor, a Knights of Columbus Effort
Cor is part of a larger initiative by The Knights of Columbus called Evangelization and Faith Formation. Cor is meant to rekindle part of Blessed Michael McGivney’s original vision for the Knights—that being the formation of the faith of men of the parish.  Blessed McGivney had a re...

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From Ashes to Alleluia: Lent as a Measure of Spiritual Time
Each Lent I am reminded of what St. Peter wrote, “With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day” (2 Pt 3:8). St. Peter affirms that God's perspective on time is holistic and all-encompassing. God sees and acts within the entire scope of time at...

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Leading with Love: Mother Mary David Steps into New Role as Superior General
With a warm smile, a hearty laugh, and a matter-of-fact attitude, Mother Mary David Riquier, newly elected Superior General of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church (SCMC) in Baltic, said she has learned a key approach to navigating in her new position – delegating to others....

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held April 5
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, April 5 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Ray Introvigne at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass,...

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Art that Embodies Catholicism  — Hope & Faith Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Sandy Calabro from Holy Cross Community in Pawcatuck speaks about a piece of artwork that reminds her of an integral part of being Catholic. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks ...

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Salute to St. Patrick

Posted on March 13, 2025 in: News

Salute to St. Patrick
  The heroics of St. Patrick are not appreciated as much as they should be. He is the first person in history to publicly condemn slavery, and one of the first leaders to champion the cause of equal rights. There is much to celebrate on March 17. Fortunately, his writings, though slim, ar...

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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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