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Young Adult Mass in Storrs is a time to Reflect, Reconnect with God and Each Other
Bishop Cote reminded young adults in our diocese of the promises of God as he preached to the young adults of the diocese gathered at Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel in Storrs for the 6th Annual Young Adult Mass and the first Mass of UConn's spring semester. The Mass drew young adults from around...

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St. Francis de Sales is a Model for Us All
Every Jan. 24, the Catholic Church celebrates St. Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva and doctor of the Church, known as “the saint of kindness” because he reportedly had a bad temper. He relied on divine grace and the maternal care of the Virgin Mary to temper that vice and become a man ...

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Pope Francis Announces Year of Prayer to Prepare for 2025 Jubilee
Vatican City- Pope Francis announced the start of a Year of Prayer on Sunday in preparation for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year. In his Angelus address, the pope said that a Year of Prayer starting on Jan. 21 will be “a year dedicated to rediscovering the great value and ...

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A Question of Faith- Does Satan Really Exist?
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 a...

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Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen

Posted on January 22, 2024 in: FaithSparks

Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen
How does a lapsed Catholic who knew little about her faith have a 32-year career in faith formation and youth ministry? Anything is possible with God!   Carol Butler, coordinator of faith formation at St. Pius X Church in Middletown, began her vocation as a catechist and catechetical ...

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When God Sees Our Sin, He Sees Our Pain

Posted on January 21, 2024 in: Lent

When God Sees Our Sin, He Sees Our Pain
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39) &nbs...

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Catholics in the United States Invited to Assist the Needs of the Church in Ukraine and Eastern Europe
WASHINGTON - This year, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day (February 14), and Catholics in dioceses across the United States can express love for their sisters and brothers in war-torn Ukraine and in 27 other post-Communist countries by giving to the U.S. bishops’ annual Collection f...

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Bishop Cote's Pastoral on Life
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ,     January 22, 2024, is the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade supreme court decision legalizing abortion. Although the Roe decision was overturned by Dobbs, the Fight for Life continues. This year, on January 19th, the 51st annual March fo...

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Knights of Columbus to Support Restoration of Baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica
Knights of Columbus to Support Restoration of Baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica Project Targeted for Completion for Jubilee Year 2025 Vatican City — The Knights of Columbus announced today that it is underwriting a restoration of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s iconic Baldacchino ab...

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Strengthening Marriage Through Couple Prayer
With the turn of the page to January, many people make a New Year’s resolution. This year, why not consider making a resolution that will enrich your marriage, strengthen your bond of intimacy with your spouse and help heal the differences between you more easily? All of this can be done throu...

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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Events
Use the Handy List Below to See Where All the Best Church Bazaars and Craft Fairs are Being Held Throughout the Diocese. You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours.      Saturday, October 4 St. Mary’s Church Bazaar St. Mary Church, 70 Central Ave, Norwich • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Clothing, yard sale items, food, bake sale, basket raffles, and 50/50.   Saturday, October 25 St. Pius X Church Holiday Fair 310 Westfield St., Middletown • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Enjoy food, crafts, fall & Chris...

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Remembering September 11th - Mercies in Disguise
Editor's note: The following article was originally published Sept. 10, 2023. It is republished to mark the 24th anniversary of 9/11. It highlights the very best of our shared humanity—the kindness, compassion, and generosity that transcend boundaries of faith, culture, and nationality. We share it again here as a reminder that, even in times of darkness, goodness and light can still be found in the world. Sometimes, the best stories come from unexpected moments of inspiration. Recently, I had a unique experience attending Mass at St. Columba in Columbia...

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Book by Fr. Ray Introvigne and Dr. William Ayles Explores the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Experience
A newly released book, The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Revisited, invites readers to a deeper spiritual encounter with Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Written by Father Ray Introvigne, M.Div., and Dr. William Ayles, D.D., the book presents the Catholic Charismatic Renewal as a transformative “head to heart experience” endorsed by modern-day popes and rooted in the life of the Church. Dedicated to Catholic brothers and sisters — as well as all Christians — who seek a richer, Spirit-filled life, the book highlights how the Renewal can ...

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40 Days for Life begins September 23rd with a Vigil Mass
September 24th through November 2nd  Praying for a change of mothers’ hearts and for an end to the taking of innocent lives. 40 Days For Life is a string of nearly 6,500 local campaigns throughout the world -with over 1,000,000 people taking a peaceful, prayerful approach by standing up for the dignity of all human life – praying outside Planned Parenthood facilities and speaking up about this injustice - with our families, friends, neighbors, and communities.  It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in carrying out of His Pl...

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Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference Announces 18th Annual Gathering for 2025 Jubilee Year
Bring Just One Man With You There’s a man in your life who’s searching—maybe for peace, purpose, or a way back to the Church. He might not say it, but he’s hoping someone will ask. You could be that someone. The 2025 Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference is the perfect place to bring a friend, a brother, a son, or a neighbor. All it takes is one invitation to open the door to God’s grace.   WATERBURY, Conn. — The Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference will mark its 18th annual event with a powerful day of faith, f...

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In Memoriam—Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS

Posted on September 11, 2025 in: News

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In Memoriam—Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS
Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS October 10, 1936 – September 5, 2025 Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS, 88, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, entered into her eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT, where she had been in residence since 2024. Marie Lorraine was born on October 10, 1936, in Waterbury, CT, the middle daughter of Donat and Azeline (Grenier) Deziel. She entered religious life in 1956 and made her religious profession on April 9, 1958. She was then known as Sr. Antoine de l’Enfant Jesus. After ...

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