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What to do about Halloween? Catholic Parents and an Exorcist Weigh In
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
“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!
  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
                                         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
                    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
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
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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Respect Life: Radical Solidarity
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ,     Sunday October 1, 2023 is Respect Life Sunday. This year's theme is Radical Solidarity; to be courageously pro-woman, promoting a choice that truly protects, accompanies, and supports women and their children.     ...

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Saint Bernard School and Mohegan Tribe Gather to Celebrate New Partnership
Officials from The Mohegan Tribe and Saint Bernard School gathered October 4th with local elected officials, community leaders, and supporters to mark a new chapter in the history of the Tribe and the school. The event celebrated a landmark partnership announced earlier this year which resulted in h...

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ACA Asks for a Coffee and a Bagel

Posted on October 09, 2023 in: ACA

ACA Asks for a Coffee and a Bagel
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) supports the more than 25 ministries and programs that attend to the spiritual, emotional, physical, and educational needs of our friends and neighbors. While we all can agree that there is no greater act than loving our brothers and sisters as Christ loves us, how m...

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Posted on June 27, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, Events

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!
Middle School and High School youth are invited to a special hike with Bishop Reidy on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 A.M. at Hurd State Park in East Hampton. Hurd State Park provides the perfect backdrop for a meaningful outdoor adventure, blending fun, exercise, scenic views, and moments of spiritual reflection. The park's flexible trails, peaceful riverside spots, and stunning overlooks make it an ideal place to connect with nature and one another. What to bring: Comfortable shoes, water, and a picnic lunch. Parents are welcome, and Youth Groups are encoura...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June
Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA   In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June. “Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his heart, learn to have compassion on the world,” the pope said in a video released June 3. The video also includes an original prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to which the m...

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June Belongs to the Sacred Heart

Posted on June 04, 2025 in: Reflections

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June Belongs to the Sacred Heart
The month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion that draws us into the tender, burning love of Christ for all humanity. As this month begins, we are invited not only to contemplate His pierced heart but also to allow our own hearts to be shaped by His mercy. The Sacred Heart is more than a symbol; it is the very center of our faith, offering consolation, healing, and renewal. In a world often marked by indifference and division, devotion to the Sacred Heart calls us to live with compassion. We are encouraged to see others through the...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 12, 2025 in: Reflections

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A Prayer for Father's Day
Dear God, Thank you for loving us with your perfect heart of a father. We ask you this Father's Day and always to guide and protect the hearts of all men in fatherly roles who are striving to love with your heart and do your work. Give them pure, chaste, courageous, and creative hearts like Saint Joseph. Give them hearts that never tire of serving those they are called to love. Give them hearts that seek out their loved ones and gently turn their gaze to see You, who is Love.  And we ask you, Father, to bless them abundantly today....

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, School News

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators
There are several current job openings for educators in our diocese.  The positions are updated weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser-  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment Click Here to See the Current Open Positions  All candidates must complete the official professional application to be considered for a teaching position or principal position and submit it to the Diocesan School Office. Applications are available on the employment page of the website. Visit NorwichDiocese.org/Employment to view all of the open jobs in the di...

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