Home/Stay Informed/All Diocesan Articles

All Diocesan Articles

Conversion on “God’s Time,” Not Our Own
Our life experiences all work together to shape who we are and who we become. For Norwich resident Dayne Rugh, truer words were never spoken. Dayne, a native of Groton, spent his childhood attending Sacred Heart School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Sacred Heart was his home away from ho...

Read More

Work Beginning on Towers at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick
The scaffolding that's recently gone up near the Cathedral of Saint Patrick's main entrance is the sign of a long awaited project that's taking shape. Work is being performed by the Joseph Gnazzo company of Connecticut to repair the two towers at the front of the cathedral's exter...

Read More

Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"
“Christ be with me, Christ within me” St. Patrick’s Breastplate The Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick on March 17. The following prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and has a personalized inspiration for all of us who reside in our diocese placed under his pr...

Read More

Saint
New Grant Strengthens Vital Ministries in Haiti
For six decades, Sky Ranch Foundation has supported programs serving at-risk youth. The Foundation believes that “People never stand so tall as when they stoop to help a child.” It seeks organizations with quality programs that deliver care to girls and boys in need. For four decades,...

Read More

Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of March
In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions?” Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March is for disarmament and peace. ...

Read More

Workshop to Explore the Annulment Process Offered April 21st in Portland
For many Catholics who have experienced the pain of divorce, questions about the Church’s teaching on marriage and the possibility of an annulment can feel overwhelming. An upcoming informational workshop at St. Mary Catholic Church in Portland aims to offer clarity, guidance and hope to those...

Read More

New Papal Envoy Named for the United States
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, giving the Church in this country a new diplomatic representative at an important moment in its life. The appointment was announced March 7. Archbishop Caccia, 68, succeeds Cardinal Ch...

Read More

Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It
Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It The 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal is not simply about meeting a goal. It is about seeing, with fresh eyes, what the Church is doing right here in our own diocese through faith put into action. This weeken...

Read More

Pope Leo XIV Explains the Church’s ‘Human and Divine Dimensions’
Pope Leo XIV leads the weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on March 4, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News The pope’s catechesis focused on the dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium, one of the pillars of Vatican II. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that...

Read More

2026 Annual Catholic Appeal will officially kick off March 7 and 8
Together as One, Through Faith in Action In a world that often feels unsettled, marked by conflict, uncertainty, and voices of division, it would be easy to lose heart. Yet as people of faith, we are called to something deeper: trust. Trust in God’s enduring presence, trust in His Word, and...

Read More

Page 4 of 198First   Previous   1  2  3  [4]  5  6  7  8  9  10  Next   Last   

Most Viewed Articles of the Last 30 Days

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 Parish Events April 10-12 Healing Weekend The Beginning Experience Ministry is inviting m...

Read More

Bishop Reidy Reflects on the Hope of Holy Week
Carpe diem is an old Roman expression frequently translated as “seize the day.” It reminds us to take advantage of the present moment and not to let opportunity pass us by. Whether an athlete in competition, an investor in the market, or a suitor in love, opportunities must be recognized and grasped, or they can pass away and be lost. Holy Week is one such opportunity. It is the most important week of the Church’s year because it commemorates the most important events of history. The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and our faithful acc...

Read More

‘Something’s Happening’: Catholic Converts Surge in Many U.S. Dioceses
As Catholics across the United States prepare to welcome a striking rise in new converts this Easter, the Diocese of Norwich is very much part of that larger story of renewal. The National Catholic Register reports significant growth in dioceses nationwide, and here in Norwich that same momentum is clearly visible, with the Diocese recording a 112% increase and welcoming 98 catechumens and 152 candidates this year—the highest combined total in 10 years. This article offers a timely national perspective on something we are also seeing close to home: people are searchin...

Read More

View the 2026 Chrism Mass and Inspiring Homily by Bishop Reidy
"The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me." (Is 61:1) The 2026 Chrism Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, March 31, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of the Diocese of Norwich, presided over the sacred liturgy, which marks a highlight of Holy Week. This special Mass featured the bishop's blessing of the holy oils — used throughout the year for sacraments such as Baptism, Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders — and the Renewal of Priestly Promises by the clergy ...

Read More

Bishop Reidy’s 2026 Easter Pastoral Letter
Easter Pastoral 2026 In his 2026 Easter Pastoral, Bishop Richard F. Reidy reflects on the hope, peace, and joy of the Resurrection, reminding the faithful that Christ’s victory over sin and death remains the foundation of our hope in every trial. Bishop Richard F. Reidy’s Easter Message “Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here... He has been raised” (Luke 24:5).The angelic announcement to the women at Jesus’ tomb on Easter forever changed their lives and our world. Laden with spices to anoint the body of the...

Read More

In Case You Missed It: Palm Sunday Mass Video

Posted on March 30, 2026 in: News

285

In Case You Missed It: Palm Sunday Mass Video
Watch Palm Sunday Mass with The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy from the Cathedral of Saint Patrick — his first Palm Sunday Mass and the beginning of his first Holy Week as Bishop of Norwich. What a fickle people we are. What a faithful God we have. Bishop Richard Reidy In the homily, Bishop Reidy reflects on entering more deeply into Holy Week and walking with Christ through His Passion with hearts fixed on the hope of Easter. View the bookmarked homily (40:45) or watch the full Mass.  

Read More

Annual Catholic Appeal

ACA DONATE

English

Español

 

 

 

 

Latest Articles
A Vocation Within a Vocation
Good Friday 2026
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 2026
Bishop Reidy’s 2026 Easter Pastoral Letter
Trail Rides with Bishop Reidy: A Day of Faith, Fellowship, and Adventure
Discerning Religious Life? Women’s Discernment Retreat in Baltic
We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal.
View the 2026 Chrism Mass and Inspiring Homily by Bishop Reidy
Recently Added Galleries
Click to view album: Chrism Mass 2026
Click to view album: 2026 CT March for Life- Hartford, CT
Click to view album: Adventure, Faith and Fellowship with Bishop Reidy
Click to view album: Ninety-Fifth Anniversary of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Saint Brendan the Navigator Catholic Community
Signup for Weekly Newsletter


    Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich
    201 Broadway
    Norwich, CT 06360-4328
    Phone: 860-887-9294