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Unsung Heroes of Catholic Education - High School Campus Ministers
Before becoming the director of the Office of Faith Events for the diocese, I enjoyed 30 years in Catholic education, three quarters of those years in the nebulous position as director of campus ministry! I not only “lived to tell about it”, but am blessed to have volumes of memories, ha...

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Enriched and Transformed - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Carol Butler, retired Catechetical Leader, speaks about a painting that inspires her called "Jesus Washing Peter's Feet." View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks &nbs...

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All Souls Day: A Time to Remember and Pray
Each year, on November 2nd, Catholics observe All Souls Day— a day set aside to remember and pray for our loved ones who have passed away. While we celebrate those already in heaven on All Saints Day, All Souls Day focuses on those who may still be in purgatory, undergoing final purification b...

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All Saints Day: Celebrating Everyday Holiness
With the arrival of November, All Saints Day invites us to pause and reflect on those who have gone before us in faith. This feast on November 1st isn’t just about the famous saints in our stained glass windows but honors all who have reached heaven, known and unknown. It’s a reminder th...

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Privacy in the Confessional: Is Your Smartphone Listening to Your Sins?
Anyone who uses a smartphone has likely experienced the same unsettling phenomenon — a pointedly placed advertisement that seems to show up right after you’ve discussed a topic or product. Could it be true that your phone is “listening” to your private conversations? It...

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Praying to the Holy Spirit Can Help Couples Stay United, Pope Says
Pope Francis has been using his general audiences to teach about the Holy Spirit; today he look at how the Spirit can help couple and their families stay together. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Because the Holy Spirit specializes in love and unity, Catholic couples should pray regularly for the Spirit to...

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The Search is on . . .

Posted on October 25, 2024 in: News, School News

The Search is on . . .
. . . for the next president of Xavier High School. Xavier High School in Middletown proudly announces an exceptional opportunity to serve as the next President of a leading Catholic college preparatory school. Founded in 1963 and jointly sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers and the Diocese of N...

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'A Sense of Wonder and Awe' - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Don Gould, parishioner of St. Patrick in East Hampton, discusses his favorite image of God and why. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks        

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‘The Dark Charm of Halloween’ is Title of New Book by International Association of Exorcists
“The Dark Charm of Halloween” is the title of a new book launched by the International Association of Exorcists (AIE, by its Italian acronym) and written by its vice president, Father Francesco Bamonte, along with Alberto Castaldini, spokesman for the institution. | Credit: Courtesy of t...

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Catholic Church Tackles Parental Stress Crisis with Support Programs and Resources
Parental stress was cited as a public health challenge by U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who noted in a Health and Human Services (HHS) advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents in late summer that parental stress is at an all-time high.   Forty-one percent o...

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Retiring Saint Bernard Head of School Don Macrino Reflects on his Tenure
The Saint Bernard School community is bidding a happy retirement for its leader of 12 years, Head of School Mr. Don Macrino.  “This is my 52nd year in education,” Mr. Macrino said recently from the office where he’s guided the Catholic co-educational college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12. Mr. Macrino, a New London resident, has been involved with the diocese for many years beyond his time at Saint Bernard, but says he will treasure his experience at the school.  “Eastern Connecticut sorely needs a school like this,...

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Archdiocese of Hartford Priest in Race Against Time for Liver Donor
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From Head to Heart - Father Ray and the Fire of Pentecost
From Head to Heart Father Ray and the Fire of Pentecost By Wayne Gignac A parishioner’s pointed question led Father Ray Introvigne to an encounter that changed his priesthood and deepened his understanding of the Holy Spirit. Father Ray Introvigne says he will never forget what happened in the middle of a homily early in his priesthood. Just days earlier, he had gone to a charismatic prayer meeting for the first time. There he found a packed gymnasium full of people praising the Lord, reading Scripture, listening to a teaching, and expressing a joy ...

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Calling All Young Catholic Professionals: Executive Panel Discussion - Where is God Leading Me
Executive Panel Discussion Where Is God Leading Me? How to Discern Your Next Job Move Young adults seeking clarity about their next professional step are invited to an evening of conversation, fellowship and faith-centered guidance hosted by Young Catholic Professionals Central Connecticut. The event, “Where Is God Leading Me? — How to Discern Your Next Job Move,” will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, at St. Bartholomew Church, 45 Ludlow Road, Manchester. Doors open at 7 p.m. Event Details Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 Time: Door...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June
“In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer together,” the pope said in a video released on X on June 2. Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June is for the value of sports. “In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer together,” the pope said in a video released on X on June 2. He added: “Let us pray this June that sport may be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that it ma...

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A Public Witness of Faith: Join the Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession
Cathedral to Host Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession The faithful are invited to take part in a public witness to the Real Presence on Sunday, June 7, following the 10:30 AM Mass. The Cathedral of Saint Patrick will host a Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday, June 7, immediately following the 10:30 AM Mass. Bishop Richard Reidy will be the main celebrant for both the Mass and the procession. All are invited to come and walk with Our Lord in prayer, devotion and blessing as a witness to His love and Presence among us. A Celebration of...

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