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Diocese of Norwich is in Compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People
The Diocese of Norwich has been found to be in compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.  The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures originally established by the United States Conference of Catholic B...

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New Study Suggests More Than Two-Thirds of Catholics Believe the Eucharist is Truly Jesus
A new study has found that 69% of Mass-going Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist — a result that calls into question the accuracy of a bombshell 2019 study from Pew Research Center, which found that only a third of Catholics believe in this core...

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Priest and Martyr of Communism Father Michał Rapacz Beatified in Krakow
A 20th-century Polish Catholic priest killed by communist authorities was beatified at the Divine Mercy Shrine in Krakow-Łagiewniki, Poland. Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Father Michał Rapacz in January. The 41-year-old priest was shot twice by communist authorities on the night of May...

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Arrangements for Bishop Emeritus Daniel P. Reilly
  The Catholic community joins together in mourning the loss of Bishop Daniel Patrick Reilly, the revered fourth bishop of Worcester and third bishop of Norwich. At the age of 96, Bishop Reilly passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m. on June 18. His dedication to the Church and his faithful serv...

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Bishop Emeritus Daniel Reilly, Former Shepherd of Norwich, Dies at 96
June 19, 2024 -- Worcester --  Bishop Daniel Patrick Reilly, 96, the fourth bishop of Worcester, passed away peacefully at 8:10 p.m. last night, June 18. Bishop Reilly, one of nine children, was born in Providence, Rhode Island on May 12, 1928, son of Francis E. and Mary A. (Bur...

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Summer Sabbatical: Finding God in Rest
  As the days grow longer and the warmth of summer envelops us, many look forward to a well-deserved break from the routines and demands of everyday life. Vacations, leisurely activities, and time with family and friends become the highlights of the season. For Catholics, this season offers ...

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U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization for Adele Brise, Lay Woman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - At their annual June Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on a possible cause of beatification and canonization for Adele Brise. Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield in Illinois, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops&r...

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What is ‘Green Burial’ and Does the Catholic Church Allow It?
In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, the practice of “green burials” is growing in popularity — including at numerous Catholic cemeteries throughout the United States.  The funeral and burial economies in the United States — commonly grouped together a...

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From the Big Bang to Black Holes: Vatican, Scientists to Explore Questions of the Universe
In 1931, when astrophysicist Father Georges Lemaître proposed the Big Bang theory — the idea that the universe expanded from the massive explosion of a “primordial atom” — some scientists “hated it, because it was too religious,” according to Jesuit Brother Guy Co...

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Seeing the Eucharist Through the Eyes of 10 Saints
Jesus is present in the Eucharist and the Catholic Church, and many of the Church’s saints have encouraged Catholics to prayerfully participate in the holy sacrifice of the Mass and the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Throughout the centuries, the saints have taught us through...

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Laugh, Think, Cry, and Pray — Reconnecting with Faith This Lent
An Unforgettable Speech I had the privilege of working at ESPN for 13 years, and during that time, I witnessed some incredible moments that transcended sports. One of the most powerful was Jim Valvano—Jimmy V—delivering his unforgettable speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards. Battling cancer, he spoke about what makes a good day: “Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think, you should spend some time in thought. And number three is you should have your emotions moved to tears. Could be happiness or joy, but think about it. If you lau...

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A Beautiful Act Of Contrition

Posted on February 24, 2026 in: Lent

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A Beautiful Act Of Contrition
Lent, a period of penitence and fasting, serves as an ideal time for the Sacrament of Reconcilliation due to its deep emphasis on introspection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. This season offers a profound opportunity to receive God's mercy, cleanse the soul, and renew one's relationship with God.    Lent calls us to return to God with all one's heart, making it a spiritually enriching experience that enhances the Lenten journey towards Easter's promise of redemption and new life.   A Beautiful Act of Contrition Fo...

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Joyous Rite of Election Welcomes Catechumens and Candidates to the Diocese
Calling it a "cause for great joy," Bishop Richard F. Reidy welcomed 250 people on the road to becoming Catholic or completing their initiation during the Diocese of Norwich's annual Rite of Election.  The Rite of Election on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick was a watershed in several ways for the Diocese of Norwich. This year, the diocese welcomed 98 catechumens, along with 152 candidates, making for the highest combined total for the Diocese of Norwich in 10 years.  This is another step toward their journ...

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Palm Sunday Concert Planned at Cathedral of St. Patrick
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., the Cathedral of St. Patrick will resonate with the stirring sounds of sacred music as the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus present a special Palm Sunday concert. Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada and Chorus Director Daniel McDavitt, the evening promises a moving meditation through music at the threshold of Holy Week. The concert will feature Dan Forrest’s Requiem, a profound and contemporary work known for its striking beauty and emotio...

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Praying the Way of the Cross Through New Eyes This Lent
This Lent, the Diocese’s Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry is inviting the faithful to enter more deeply into Christ’s Passion through a virtual series of Stations of the Cross— prayed with a different spiritual lens each week. The Way of the Cross will take place on Friday evenings throughout Lent at 7 p.m. Participants are welcome to join from home, gathering online in prayer and reflection. Each week, the Stations will be contemplated through a unique focus, helping participants encounter Christ’s suffering in the lived experiences of ot...

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God Offers New Possibilities, Not Prohibitions, With His Invitation to Love, Pope Says
Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, humankind has had to face "the age-old dilemma: can I live my life to the fullest by saying 'yes' to God? Or, to be free and happy, must I free myself from Him?" Pope Leo XIV said during an early morning Mass celebrated in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome. ROME (CNS) -- While Satan tempts humanity with the lie of gaining unlimited power, God offers the gift of true freedom that leads to real love, relationships and fulfillment, Pope Leo XIV said. Beginning with the story...

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