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Ferrero Rocher: The Chocolate Inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes
Many know Ferrero Rocher for its popular hazelnut chocolates, but the company’s tie to Our Lady of Lourdes is lesser known. Michele Ferrero, the company’s founder and a devout Catholic, had a deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and wanted to honor her through his work. It is repo...

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9 Facts about Catholics in the U.S., According to Pew Research
The Pew Research Center released a new fact sheet Friday that contains nine demographic and statistical facts about the Catholic population in the United States, based on the center’s numerous surveys.  Here are Pew’s nine facts about Catholics in the United States...

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A Night of Blessings: Uplifting Moments From the Sixth Annual Young Adult Mass at UConn
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 St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel in Storrs for the sixth annual Young Adult Mass and the first Mass of UConn's spring semester. The Mass drew young adults from around...

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Jessica Hanna, Catholic Mother Who Chose Life Amid Cancer Battle, Dies
Jessica Hanna, a Catholic mother of four and pro-life advocate who chose to forgo cancer treatments for the sake of her unborn child, died on April 6, her family has announced. Her husband, Lamar, shared the news of her passing on her Instagram account, where she went by the handle @blessed_by_ca...

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Love for God - Our Lady Queen of Hope Award
Love for God spurs award recipient to serve others   Janet Larson sat in her Andover home looking out over the ice-covered lake abutting her property. With tear-filled eyes and fighting hard to hold back emotion, she said softly, “I am honored. I am humbled. It is hard for me to...

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'This is a Gift for You' - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith series, Andrea Hoisl, Director of the Office of Faith Events, tells the story of a person amazed at a Mass at La Sallete Shrine. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Paths to the Cross- Journeys into the Heart of Catholicism
In the heart of our Catholic tradition lies the understanding that faith is not merely inherited or adopted out of convenience; it is a living, breathing journey that demands engagement, questioning and, above all, an open heart. Some find their faith in the meticulous study of Scripture, seeking Go...

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The Secret Weapon to a Stronger Marriage
Embracing Forgivness in Four Words   “Will you forgive me?” I will never forget the power of those four words the first time my husband asked them of me. In many ways, they meant more to me than him saying, “I love you,” because the very fact that he acknowled...

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A Question of Faith- What is Papal Infallibility?
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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Sharing in Our Humanity

Posted on April 07, 2024 in: Reflections

Sharing in Our Humanity
At Mass, the deacon is the minister of the cup. He prepares the chalice of wine and elevates the cup of blessing with the priest in his elevation of the host.  It always humbles me when I pray the Prayer of Preparation for the chalice: “By the mystery of this water and wine, may we com...

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January 1: A Holy Day of Obligation

Posted on December 23, 2025 in: News, Events

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January 1: A Holy Day of Obligation
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God On January 1, Catholics honor Mary’s unique role in salvation history with the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a Holy Day of Obligation. This feast underscores Mary’s title as Theotokos, or “God-bearer,” a doctrine officially declared at the Council of Ephesus in 431. At the close of the council, the faithful filled the streets, joyfully proclaiming, “Praised be the Theotokos!” Mary’s title as “Mother of God” is rooted in the Incarnation, where, as St. Paul teaches: “...

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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 Parish Events   Classes & Formation Wednesday, September 3 – May 13 Certificate P...

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Join the Diocese on an Overnight Pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life
Join the Diocese of Norwich for an overnight pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life in Washington, D.C., January 22–24. The cost is $55 for transportation only ($2 additional fee when paying through VANCO). Our pilgrimage will begin with Mass with our Bishop at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Thursday, January 22, at 7:30 PM, with bus departure immediately following. We will begin our return to Norwich in the early evening on Friday, January 23, following the March. To register, visit https://bit.ly/VANCO or email atejada@norwichdiocese.net to speak with Alv...

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Midnight Mass

Posted on December 25, 2025 in: News

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Midnight Mass
Couldn't Make it to Midnight Mass? Don't worry, we captured it all right here for you. Enjoy! Merry Christmas!

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Celebrate the Closing of the Jubilee Year of 2025
“May the light of Christian hope illumine every man and woman, as a message of God’s love addressed to all!” — Pope Francis My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, On the Solemnity of Epiphany, January 4, 2026, at 2 pm, we will celebrate the closing of the Jubilee Year with Adoration and choral Liturgy of the Hours at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Norwich. With roots in the Old Testament (see Leviticus 25:8-55), a Jubilee Year is a special time of grace to grow in holiness, experience God’s mercy and be filled with hope. Jubilee Years, ...

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Watch the Replay: Festival of Lessons & Carols at Saint Patrick Cathedral
The Diocese of Norwich invites you to watch the replay of the Festival of Lessons and Carols, held Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy presided over this cherished Advent tradition that weaves together Sacred Scripture and sacred music as we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. Throughout the service, Cathedral lectors proclaimed the readings that trace God’s saving plan, leading to the joyful proclamation of Christ’s birth. The Cathedral was filled with choral selections, organ...

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Watch the Replay of Christmas Midnight Mass
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Celebrate the Closing of the Jubilee Year of 2025
January 1: A Holy Day of Obligation
Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held January 3rd
Watch the Replay: Festival of Lessons & Carols at Saint Patrick Cathedral
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