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Bishop Reidy Announces Clergy Appointments for the Diocese of Norwich
June 22, 2026 The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, has announced the following clergy appointments for the Diocese of Norwich. These appointments are made in response to the pastoral needs of the Diocese and are effective on the dates indicated below.   Reverend Lawre...

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Pope Leo XIV Prays for Parents Who Have Suffered the Loss of a Baby
Godʼs "divine love gives meaning to the life of every person and, far from ending with death, invites us to a new fullness in eternity,” the pope said. Pope Leo XIV assured his prayers “for all parents who suffer the loss of a child, especially a baby,” on the occasion of t...

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In Memoriam: Sr. Patricia Blais, DHS

Posted on June 17, 2026 in: News

In Memoriam: Sr. Patricia Blais, DHS
Sr. Patricia Blais, DHS, 100, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham. Born Fleurette Patricia Marie Blais on March 17, 1926, in Lewiston, Maine, she was the daughter of Joseph Stanislas Blais and Marie Stella Goulette Bla...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 17, 2026 in: News

A Prayer for Father's Day
Dear God, Thank you for loving us with your perfect heart of a father. We ask you this Father's Day and always to guide and protect the hearts of all men in fatherly roles who are striving to love with your heart and do your work. Give them pure, chaste, courageous...

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Eagle Scout Candidate Nears One-Ton Goal, Seeks Final Push for Catholic Charities
A local Scout’s commitment to serving others is making a remarkable impact— and there is still one final opportunity to help!   Anthony DePaola, a member of Boy Scout Troop 13 in Colchester, launched a food drive benefiting Catholic Charities of Norwich as his Eagle Scout serv...

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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 ea...

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U.S. Bishops Consecrate Nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Thursday, June 11, 2026 As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the nation's Catholic bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in a historic act of faith and...

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Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support in Effort to Collect One Ton of Food 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 pr...

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Newlywed Couples Gather with Bishop Reidy for an Evening of Fellowship
On Friday evening, May 29, sixteen newly married Catholic couples from across the Diocese of Norwich gathered at the home of Bishop Richard Reidy for a special Meet and Greet that proved to be a tremendous success. The evening provided an opportunity for couples to meet the Bishop in a relaxed an...

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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 Pres...

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Keeping Faith Alive All Summer Long

Posted on July 15, 2026 in: Reflections

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Keeping Faith Alive All Summer Long
Summer break: a time of sunlit days, endless play, and, inevitably, the echo of “I’m bored!” resounding through many homes. As parents, this season presents a beautiful opportunity to blend fun with faith, nurturing both the spirits and the imaginations of your children. Here are some suggestions to keep those summer days filled with joy, learning, and a deepening connection to our faith. Crafting the Faith Encourage your children’s creativity and faith through saint-themed crafts. Simple projects like making rosaries from colorful beads, creat...

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Family Hike with Bishop Reidy at Wachusett Mountain
  Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with family and fellow Catholics?   Bishop Richard Reidy invites individuals and families from across the Diocese of Norwich to join him for a Family Hike at Wachusett Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 8.   The moderate hike offers participants an opportunity to experience the beauty of God's creation while enjoying fellowship with Bishop Reidy and others from around the diocese. Featuring scenic views and approximately 1,000 feet of elevation gain, the hike is well-suited for thos...

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Faith & Firelight Summer Evenings for Teens & Young Adults
Teen & Young Adult Series on Discipleship Join us this summer for THREE evenings of faith, fellowship, and prayer. Teens (ages 13–17) and young adults (ages 18–30) are invited to the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe for evenings that will include Dinner, a series Talk, Eucharistic adoration, and fellowship around a bonfire. The series will be offered by various priests, Religious, and lay speakers from the dioceses of Norwich and Bridgeport. All are welcome and encouraged to come and receive all that the Father wishes to give! Dates: July 14, July ...

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Where Saints Walked

Posted on July 16, 2026 in: News

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Where Saints Walked
Pilgrimage to the Shrines of St. Kateri & the North American Martyrs More than 100 parishioners from across the Diocese joined Bishop Reidy on pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Kateri and the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, also known as the Shrine of the North American Martyrs, to celebrate the feast day of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks. Walking in the Footsteps of the Saints Everyone expressed how much they enjoyed the celebration of Mass in the Coliseum and hearing Bishop Reidy share his knowledge of and passion for the saints who first brought...

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Pope Leo XIV: Make Time for Prayer and Silence in the Summer
The pontiff addressed the faithful during the July 12 Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, where he is currently on vacation. From the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, where he moved on July 5 to enjoy a period of rest, Pope Leo XIV has invited the faithful to make time for “meaningful moments of silence and prayer” during the summer. The pontiff’s remarks were made during his Sunday Angelus address on July 12 at Castel Gandolfo, where he will remain until July 27. Reviving a summer papal tradition Pope Leo XIV decided to spend part of thi...

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Last Chance! Register Today for the Liturgy of the Hours Workshop
Discovering the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours With the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours arriving next year, this workshop invites our lay brothers and sisters to discover — or rediscover — the gift and beauty of this prayer of the Church. Presenter Sister Rosemary Esseff, O.P. Sister Rosemary, a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia in Nashville, Tennessee, holds a Ph.D. in Composition from the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. Since entering the community in 1993, she has continued her musical studies, earning advanced degrees in...

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