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How Can We Suffer Well? 10 Quotes from St. Teresa of Ávila
Oct. 15 is the day when the Catholic Church remembers the Spanish Carmelite reformer and doctor of the Church St. Teresa of Ávila, whose life of prayer serves as an example for many Catholics today. Teresa Sanchez Cepeda Davila y Ahumada was born in the Castilian city of Ávila in 1515, the t...

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600 Men at Conference Urged to Proclaim Their Faith
WEST HARTFORD — Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne told 600 men at the Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference to spread the Good News that Jesus is the true King, urging them to proclaim their allegiance through their words and works.  In his homily at the concluding Mass, the archbi...

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Rest in Peace Sr. Patricia Rickis, DHS 

Posted on October 11, 2024 in: News

Rest in Peace Sr. Patricia Rickis, DHS 
Sr. Patricia Rickis, DHS  December 18, 1942 – September 21, 2024  Sr. Patricia Rickis, 81, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT. Born in Poquonock, CT, on December 18, 1942, she was ...

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Reconciliation on the Rise? Catholics Coming Back to Confession
Despite the Catholic Church’s requirement that Catholics go to confession at least once a year — with more frequent confession highly encouraged, and required if a Catholic is conscious of mortal sin and wishes to receive Communion — Catholics in the U.S. don’t go to confessi...

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From Silent Opposition to Vocal Advocate
How a parish testimonial sparked a lifelong commitment to 40 days for life   When I interviewed Deacon Christopher Hammond, it became obvious that his journey with 40 Days for Life unfolded as a powerful testament to faith and commitment. His involvement began in the fall of 2008, but his...

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9 Quotes from Saints About Guardian Angels
During the month of October, the Catholic Church celebrates guardian angels. Guardian angels are instruments of providence who help protect their charges from suffering serious harm and assist them on the path of salvation. It is a teaching of the Church that every one of the faithful has his ...

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Nuclear Engineer Says Latest Research Confirms First-Century Date of Shroud of Turin
For centuries Christians have attributed a first-century date to the Shroud of Turin. Nuclear engineer Robert Rucker says that his latest research on the shroud verifies that. “The Shroud of Turin is the second-most valuable possession of the human race next to the Bible itself,” Ruck...

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Let There Be Fun: Archbishop Coyne Blesses Saint Patrick Cathedral School's New Playground
The children of Saint Patrick Cathedral School in Norwich were all smiles on the morning of September 30th, when they attended the blessing and dedication of the school's new playground. Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator for the diocese, took delight in blessing th...

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Catholic Charities Honors Tony Joyce at Appreciation Dinner
  On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Catholic Charities hosted a heartfelt Appreciation Dinner at the Holiday Inn in Norwich to celebrate the dedication and service of Tony Joyce, a longstanding member of the Board of Directors. The evening was a tribute to Tony's invaluable contributions, ...

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10th Annual Ride for Haiti

Posted on October 03, 2024 in: Outreach to Haiti

10th Annual Ride for Haiti
The 10th Annual Bike Ride for Haiti kicked off on Monday, September 30, with riders embarking on a 337-mile journey that mirrors the distance from one tip of Haiti to the other. Over the course of five days, the Outreach to Haiti team has traveled through Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhod...

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese
    Do you have an upcoming parish or school event that would be of interest to others in the Diocese? These folks do! Around the Diocese Submissions Please provide your event details to your parish administrator for submission. Email submissions are NOT accepted. Descriptions are limited to 30 words. Parish Admin Log-In   Calendar of Events Here's what's happening Around the Diocese!   Upcoming Events For events with additional information, click the blue event title to view the complete announcement. ...

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Why August Belongs to Mary

Posted on August 06, 2026 in: News

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Why August Belongs to Mary
Ask most Catholics which month belongs to Mary, and they will answer without hesitation: May. They are right. But August has a compelling claim of its own. For while May blossoms with Marian devotion, August shines with Marian glory. This month, the Church celebrates some of the most beautiful mysteries of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Together, they reveal who she is, where she is, and how she leads us to her Son. The Dedication of St. Mary Major On August 5, the Church celebrates the Dedication of St. Mary Major in Rome, the oldest and most important Marian basi...

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Join in Celebrations of the 2026 Feast of the Assumption Celebration
Parishioners, families, friends, and the entire community are warmly invited to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary with two special celebrations in Pawcatuck and New London. These annual celebrations honor Mary's Assumption into Heaven and bring the community together in prayer, worship, and fellowship. Maria Assunta Society Celebration at St. Michael Church, Pawcatuck Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 p.m. – Rosary and Benediction The celebration begins with the praying of the Rosary followed by Benediction of the Blessed S...

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St. Anne Shrine Pilgrimage Planned for Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
The faithful of the Diocese of Norwich are invited to join Bishop Reidy on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for a day of prayer, pilgrimage and fellowship at St. Anne Shrine in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The pilgrimage will take place on the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows and will offer participants a special opportunity for devotion to St. Anne and the Blessed Virgin Mary. For more than 100 years, pilgrims have traveled to St. Anne Shrine seeking healing, peace and the unfailing love of Christ through the intercession of St. Anne and her daughter, Mary. Prayer at St....

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Couples Invited to Celebrate Love and Faith at Diocesan Anniversary Mass
Couples celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries are invited to gather in thanksgiving for the gift of marriage at the Diocese of Norwich's 2026 Silver and Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass, to be celebrated by Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich.   The annual celebration honors couples marking 25 years, 50 years, or any other significant wedding anniversary, offering an opportunity to renew their commitment and celebrate the blessings of married life alongside family, friends, and fellow c...

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Final Summer Discipleship Night Set for August 11
Final Teen and Young Adult Summer Gathering Set for August 11 Teens and young adults are invited to close out the summer with an evening of faith, friendship and fellowship at the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Griswold. The final gathering in the Teen and Young Adult Summer Series on Discipleship will take place Tuesday, August 11, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The evening is open to teens ages 13–17 and young adults ages 18–30, with separate tracks offered for each group. RSVP with QR code located at the bottom of the article.   D...

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