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Pope Francis: Faith in God is ‘A Force That Sets Love in Motion’ in the World
Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people, including the Blessed Virgin Mary, to share their faith in God with others.  Unable to read his prepared catechesis due to a cold, the Holy Father asked an...

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Nothing is Worth Sacrificing the Life of a Child, Pope Tells World Leaders
At a Vatican summit on children's rights, Pope Francis condemned war, abortion and the exploitation of children for power and profit. He called for global action to protect children, who represent the future of humanity. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- It is unacceptable that a child's right to lif...

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The Four Loves and Our Faith

Posted on February 05, 2025 in: Reflections

The Four Loves and Our Faith
As we turn the calendar toward Valentine’s Day, our thoughts are often drawn to images of romantic love — heartfelt exchanges, sweet moments with loved ones, and a world draped in pink and red. Yet, C.S. Lewis invites us to broaden our understanding of love beyond romance alone. His book...

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Celebrating the Four Loves with Children
Valentine’s Day fills our children’s world with hearts, sweets and fun, but it also offers us a chance to teach them about love through our faith. Instead of focusing only on romance, we can use this holiday to explore love’s many dimensions, helping our children grow in their unde...

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CNA Explains: How Are ‘Low-Gluten’ Communion Hosts Made for Mass?
It’s something most Catholics have probably heard at Mass at some point: An announcement that “gluten-free” or “low-gluten” hosts are available either during Communion or directly afterward so that Catholics with gluten sensitivities can participate in the Blessed Sacra...

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Celebrating 150 Years: St. Joseph School Honors Faith, Family, and Tradition
As we move into Catholic Schools Week we highlight one school that has been educating students in the Faith for more than 150 years. St. Joseph School in Baltic celebrated a milestone this year—its 150th anniversary. Since its founding in 1874, the school has been a cornerstone of faith, ed...

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Religious Icons: Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Nina Romero-Caron from Our Lady of La Salette in Brooklyn shares how a religious icon has influenced her faith. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks       &nb...

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St. John Bosco, the Patron Saint of Young People - January 31st
          His one-boy show: Giovanni was born to poor parents in a little cabin in Becchi, a hillside hamlet in Italy. His father died when he was only two years old, and his mother Margaret was left with three sons to raise on her own. As soon as Giovanni was old e...

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Morality of AI Depends on Human Choices, Vatican Says in New Document
Popes and Vatican officials, working with tech experts, have been studying the development of artificial intelligence for four decades; a new document looks at the promises and threats they see in the rapidly developing technology. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- "Technological progress is part of God...

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Candles, Prayers, and Healing: The Blessing of Throats Explained
Each year on February 3, the Feast of St. Blaise, Catholics come together for the beautiful and unique tradition of the Blessing of Throats. It’s a simple yet powerful reminder of God’s care for us — both body and soul. St. Blaise, a 4th-century bishop and martyr, is known ...

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Summer Math Tutoring Sessions Offered at Academy of the Holy Family
Summer Math Tutoring Sessions Monday to Friday July 6–August 12 except July 12–18 Academy of the Holy Family — Baltic, CT Families looking to strengthen their children’s math skills over the summer are invited to take part in personalized tutoring sessions at the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic. Tutoring will be led by Sister Mary Jane Vo, who brings 21 years of teaching experience at the Academy of the Holy Family. Session Times 9:30–10:30 a.m. 10:45–11:45 a.m. 1:30–2:30 p.m. Tutoring Service...

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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal.
We Can Help To report inappropriate conduct of any kind by a Diocesan Bishop please contact ReportBishopAbuse.org or call 1-800-276-1562 To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Diocesan Reporting Line @ 1-800-624-7407 If the incident involves a minor (persons under the age of 18), you must also call: State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families Care Line 1-800-842-2288 –OR– State of New York Child Protective Services 1-800-63...

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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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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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