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2023 Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grants Awarded

Posted on October 25, 2023 in: News, ProLife

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development grants were awarded on October 10, 2023, to the following recipients: Birthright of Greater Norwich, Inc. Community of Hope, Inc. ...

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The Importance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day

Posted on October 24, 2023 in: A Question of Faith

Have you ever questioned or wondered about some aspect of the Catholic faith? Well now is your chance to do just that! Four County Catholic Magazine is introducing a new column entitled A QUESTION OF FAITH. Every edition will offer our readers the opportunity to ask and have their questions answered...

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Relative Elated to Learn His Great-Grand-Uncle Helped Form Knights of Columbus

Posted on October 24, 2023 in: News

For Christopher Healy, discovering that his great-grand-uncle helped to form the Knights of Columbus alongside Father Michael J. McGivney, an up-and-coming-saint, was like “finding out you are related to Abraham Lincoln,” he says. “It’s hard to get your head around this,&r...

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What to do about Halloween? Catholic Parents and an Exorcist Weigh In

Posted on October 23, 2023 in: News, Reflections

For years, Cecilia Cunningham and her husband took their children trick-or-treating in their then-suburban Philadelphia neighborhood. "It was the kind of neighborhood outside of Philadelphia where everybody knew each other, and it was a really fun neighborhood thing," Cunningham told CN...

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How To Celebrate Respect Life Month

Posted on October 23, 2023 in: 40DaysForLife, ProLife

“The Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus’ message. Lovingly received day after day by the Church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as ‘good news’ to the people of every age and culture.” (Evangelium Vitae 1) Every October in the United States, th...

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A Parent's Struggle, Yet Joy!

Posted on October 18, 2023 in: Marriage

A Parent’s Struggle, Yet Joy! Our youngest daughter got married this summer to a wonderful young man that my husband and I admire and have grown to love as our own. As a parent, it is an incredible joy to know your child has found someone who loves, understands and acc...

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Franciscan University Offers Safe Haven to Jewish Students

Posted on October 17, 2023 in: News

Franciscan University Offers Safe Haven to Jewish Students President Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, promises warm welcome to students under thr...

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Calling Upon the Faithful: Prayers to Nurture Vocations

Posted on October 16, 2023 in: Vocations

I would like to begin by thanking you for your prayers. I have spoken to many of you who have taken up the challenge of praying for your pastors daily so that they might be strengthened by God's grace in times of in...

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Vocations, Prayer

Gratitude for Son and Catholic Education Has Mom Going the Extra Mile

Posted on October 13, 2023 in: News, School News

Nine years ago, Kate Terricciano’s son Anthony was born as a “micro preemie,” coming into this world at just one pound. “It really helped to turn to our faith, to get us through those first few months that were very touch and go,” Terricciano says. “That’...

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St. Patrick Cathedral School Team Rappels for a Cause: Special Olympics CT

Posted on October 11, 2023 in: News, School News

In a heartwarming display of unity and support, the St. Patrick Cathedral School team recently descended from the heights of Mohegan Sun, not just for the thrill but for a noble cause. The team's mission was clear: raise funds for Special Olympics CT. And raise they did! A remar...

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Calendar of Events

Posted on April 30, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Watch the 2025 Chrism Mass and Homily by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne

Posted on April 16, 2025 in: News, Vocations, Lent

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Watch the 2025 Chrism Mass and Homily by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne

The 2025 Chrism Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, April 16th, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Norwich, presided over the sacred liturgy, which marks a highlight of Holy Week. This special Mass featured the 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 of the Diocese. We invite you to watch the video of the full Mass, especiall...

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Photos & Video: The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy Ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

Posted on May 01, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Photos & Video: The Most Rev. Richard F. Reidy Ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy was ordained as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich, Connecticut at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. The gathering filled the cathedral for the Mass of Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Reidy, who comes to Norwich from the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was vicar general. Pope Francis appointed Reidy as Sixth Bishop of Norwich in February. Click here to see a photo gallery of the Ordination Click here for more information about Bishop Reidy Video of the compl...

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Faithful Invited to Witness a Joyous Moment in Diocesan History — Parish Tickets and Livestream Offered

Posted on April 09, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Faithful Invited to Witness a Joyous Moment in Diocesan History — Parish Tickets and Livestream Offered

The Diocese of Norwich joyfully awaits the ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Richard F. Reidy as the sixth bishop of Norwich, to be held on Tuesday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich. Due to the limited capacity of the Cathedral, each parish in the diocese has received an allotment of just four tickets per church to distribute. Anyone interested in attending in person must contact their parish office directly. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate ticket requests through the diocesan office. The ordination and installati...

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Celebrating Our Faithful Servants: Priestly Jubilees of 2025

Posted on April 17, 2025 in: News, Vocations

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Celebrating Our Faithful Servants: Priestly Jubilees of 2025

With gratitude and joy, the Diocese of Norwich extends heartfelt congratulations and prayerful best wishes to the priests celebrating milestone anniversaries of their ordination to the sacred priesthood in 2025. These dedicated men have faithfully answered God’s call, each offering years of devoted service to Christ and His Church. Celebrating 65 years of priesthood are Reverend Paul F. Ramen (ordained February 2, 1960) and Reverend John E. Welch, M.S. (May 28, 1960), whose lifetime of ministry continues to inspire. Marking 60 years, Monsignor James Carini (May ...

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses — Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Posted on April 09, 2025 in: Events, Lent

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses — Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Holy Week Masses Cathedral of Saint Patrick Masses will be live-streamed as indicated by * NorwichDiocese.org/Masses Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 13 7:30am + 9am + 10:30am* + 5pm Vigil Saturday, April 12th, 5pm Chrism Mass Wednesday, April 16 10:30 am* No 12 pm Mass, no confessions Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 17 Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7 pm* Confessions Following Service No 12 pm Mass Good Friday The Passion of the Lord ...

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