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Three Ways to Improve the Experience of Mass - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister, speaks about three ways you can help improve your experience of Mass. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks      

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‘Little Miracle of Lille’: How a Candlelight Mass Gathers Hundreds of Young People Every Week in France
“The good makes no noise,” St. Francis de Sales would say of Lille’s candlelight Mass.  Indeed, while France regularly shows itself to be at the forefront of the de-Christianization of the West and recently made headlines for its constitutionalization of abortion, the ...

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Vatican to Publish New Document on Marian Apparitions Next Week
The Vatican’s doctrine office will publish a new document next week on discerning Marian apparitions and other supernatural events. The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), will un...

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Pope Francis to Attend G7 Summit to Speak on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Francis will attend the G7 summit in June to speak about the ethics of artificial intelligence, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Friday. The Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations summit is being held in the southern Italian region of Puglia from June 13–15 and will ...

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Protect Religious Freedom of Catholic Hospitals - Legislative Alert
URGENT ACTION ALERT   Lobbyists for pro-abortion rights groups are pushing for the State House of Representatives to Vote on HB 5424.  If you have not already done so, please contact your state representative to protect religious freedom of Catholic hospitals. HB 5424 “An...

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The 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal: How to Help
Together we can all be the loving hands and feet of Jesus Christ!   Thank you for your generosity! Gifts and pledges received: $1,752,541 Progress toward meeting our goal: 64.9% Parishioners who have donated: 10.63%  Please help the ACA reach our goal of $2.7 million!...

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The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne Formally Succeeds Archbishop Leonard P. Blair as Archbishop of Hartford
At 6 AM local time (noon in Rome) today, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Archbishop Leonard P. Blair upon reaching the retirement age of 75. At the same time, the Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne immediately assumed office as sixth Archbishop and 14th Bishop of Hartford. A Mass to mark...

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National Day of Prayer- May 2, 2024

Posted on May 01, 2024 in: News

National Day of Prayer- May 2, 2024
As we approach the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 2, 2024, Catholics around the country are called to reflect on the power of prayer in our lives, both individually and collectively as a community of believers. The National Day of Prayer provides a unique opportunity for Catholics to com...

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Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for the Month of May
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May is for the formation of men and women religious and for seminarians. “Every vocation is a ‘diamond in the rough’ that needs to be polished, worked, shaped on every side,” the pope said in a video released April 30. ...

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Catholic Communication Campaign Supports National and Local Media that Connect Millions with Christ
“The many means of communications today allow the Catholic Church to use these tools with love, for good and to the glory of God by inviting people to engage more fully in the faith and using them as a means for evangelization. The Catholic Communication Campaign helps to make this a reality.&...

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Pope Leo XIV Proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

Posted on January 13, 2026 in: News

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Pope Leo XIV Proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During this time of grace, which will extend until January 2027, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence. This Franciscan Jubilee Year, considered a gift for the entire Church and an occasion for authentic spiritual renewal, was inaugurated on Jan. 10 with a decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See. Until Jan. 10 of next year, the faithful can obtain this grace under t...

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9 Days for Life Novena Begins Friday, January 16th
The 9 Days for Life Novena, an annual prayer initiative for the protection of human life, will begin on Friday, January 16th, inviting Catholics across the country to unite in prayer, reflection, and action. Sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 9 Days for Life is a novena dedicated to fostering a deeper respect for the dignity of every human person, from conception to natural death. Each of the nine days includes a specific intention, a brief reflection, and suggested actions designed to help participants actively build a culture of life in thei...

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Diocese of Norwich to Host Rock Climbing Event with Bishop Reidy
The Diocese of Norwich is inviting families and individuals of all ages to reach new heights— literally— at a free indoor rock climbing event on Saturday, February 7, at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury. Adding to the excitement, Bishop Richard Reidy will be in attendance, offering participants a special opportunity to share in an evening of fellowship, encouragement, and fun with the diocesan shepherd. Designed as a welcoming experience for beginners and seasoned climbers alike, the event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and provides a safe, supervised...

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Join Us Jan. 22: Cathedral Mass on the Eve of the March for Life
The Diocese of Norwich invites you to join us for Mass on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, as we prepare in prayer for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. All are welcome—whether you are traveling to Washington or remaining here at home. Let us unite around the Eucharist and entrust this witness to the Lord. Bus Departure (Registered Pilgrims) For those who are registered for the bus trip, the bus will depart for Washington, D.C. immediately following Mass. Please plan to arrive early to allow for an on-...

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Knights of Columbus Celebrate Fourth Degree Exemplification at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Knights of Columbus held an Exemplification of the Fourth Degree on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Norwich, marking a significant moment in the life of the Order and the Diocese. The Fourth Degree, the highest degree within the Knights of Columbus, emphasizes the principle of Patriotism and calls members to live their Catholic faith in faithful service to God, country, and community. The day began with Mass at 10:30 a.m., which was celebrated at the cathedral and offered in prayer for the candidates and their families. Following Mass...

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A Sanctuary for the Smallest Souls- How the Little Angels Shrine Brings Peace to Parents Who Mourn
There are moments in life when loss arrives quietly and seems to dissolve into the folds of ordinary days, leaving behind a hollow ache and the sense that something precious slipped through your hands before the world ever had the chance to know it. Grief like this settles in the hidden places of the heart, searching for somewhere to land, somewhere to breathe, somewhere to be held with the gentleness it deserves. For our family, one of those moments came in July of 2023. We experienced a traumatic miscarriage, a sorrow we carried mostly in silence because that is so oft...

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