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Archdiocesan Time Capsule: ‘Do Not Open Until … November 2093’
Have you ever wondered what happened to the time capsule from the Archdiocese of Hartford’s 175th Anniversary celebration? You may recall that at the 175th Anniversary Mass on Nov. 28, 2018, Catholic parishes, schools, and other organizations were asked to bring packets of memorabilia to be...

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'Holy, Holy, Holy' - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Carol-Lynn Miller from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish in Rockville and Tolland speaks about her favorite part of Mass. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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What is Lent?

Posted on February 07, 2024 in: Lent

What is Lent?
Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. Here are a couple of videos that explain the season of Lent. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, w...

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A Ticker Tape Message from God: How a non-Catholic Sociologist Became a Catholic Theologian
A Ticker Tape Message from God: How a non-Catholic Sociologist Became a Catholic Theologian   IN THE SUMMER OF 1987, Cynthia Toolin-Wilson reluctantly consented to accompany her husband and mother-in-law on a trip to Rome. Her husband Jim and his mother were devout Catholics, Cynthia...

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Rest in Peace- Deacon Nicholas J. Cannata

Posted on February 06, 2024 in: News

Rest in Peace- Deacon Nicholas J. Cannata
Deacon Nicholas J. Cannata   (January 20, 1931 - February 4, 2024)   Nicholas J. Cannata, 93 (although he was aiming for 100 in his draft obituary), of Portland, husband of 65 years to Bianca Russo Cannata, left this world on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Born January 20, ...

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Vatican Doctrine Office Releases Note on Discerning the Validity of the Sacraments
ROME- The Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) released a note on Saturday on discerning the validity of the sacraments. The new document signed by Pope Francis and DDF Prefect Cardinal Victor Fernández is titled “Gestis Verbisque,” or “Deeds and Words...

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 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: When is it Passing Through Your Town?
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage released a schedule of all the stops along the four pilgrimage routes planned across the country and ending at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis this July.  The stops, which were announced by organizers on Thursday, include shrines, cathedr...

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Bishop's Column - Rend Your Hearts
January/February 2024 Four County Catholic Rend Your Hearts! My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,   In the grace-filled embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ, I extend heartfelt greetings to you as we anticipate the unfolding of a new year and the forthcoming sacred season of Len...

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Collective Action Needed to Prevent the Evil of Human Trafficking, says U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman
WASHINGTON - We must unite to identify and address conditions that lead to human trafficking and promote efforts to prevent it, says Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso. The Catholic Church observes the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on February 8, the feast day of S...

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What's Your Favorite Part of Mass - Hope and Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, parishioner Glenn Miller from Blessed Sacrament Parish in Rockville and Tolland, speaks about his favorite part of Mass. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Faith Overflowing: Hundreds Gather to Venerate the Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
The faithful filled every pew, and then some, at a special Mass celebrated yesterday by The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, as the relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) were made available for veneration. Arriving a half hour before Mass, visitors already found the parking lots overflowing and nearby streets lined with cars. The main body of the church filled quickly, while hundreds more gathered in the adjoining auditorium to watch a live video feed. The atmosphere was reverent, expectant, and deeply prayerful. The Habit in the Sanctuary ...

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Enduring Love: Diocese Honors Couples at Anniversary Mass
  A Lifetime of Love Jack and Jane Sterry’s life together goes back to when both were just schoolkids living in Portland, Connecticut.  Jack was a senior and Jane an incoming freshman at Portland High School when Jack took one look at Jane and knew she was the one for him. They’ve been together ever since and celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 30th.  “I was lucky with this guy,” Jane said while patting Jack on the arm as both sat in the front pew of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, waiting for the start of the Si...

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Marian Discernment Retreat for Young Women

Posted on October 23, 2025 in: Vocations

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Marian Discernment Retreat for Young Women
  The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church invite young women to a Marian Discernment Retreat at their Motherhouse in Baltic from October 31 to November 2, 2025. This peaceful weekend retreat offers participants an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life and listen more closely for God’s call. The retreat will include daily Mass, opportunities for Reconciliation, time for prayer with the Sisters, and recreation. Attendees will also take part in conferences focused on discernment and the spiritual life through the lens of the...

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Silver Rose Prayer Service to Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
A silver rose on a nine-month pilgrimage will be the centerpiece of a special prayer service at Sacred Heart Church in Norwich on November 1, 2025 at 5PM. The program is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus White Cross Council Number 13 to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe and to express both international unity and a deep commitment to the sanctity of human life. Each year, the journey of the Silver Rose begins in March and concludes on December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. During that time, the Silver Roses travel from town to town along eight routes throughout No...

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‘The Chosen Adventures’ is a New Animated Series Made with Families in Mind
5&2 Studios, the production company behind the hit series “The Chosen,” is releasing its new animated series called “The Chosen Adventures” on Prime Video on Oct. 17.  The new series follows 9-year-old Abby and her best friend Joshua as they navigate life in the city of Capernaum. When the two children meet a wise carpenter — Jesus of Nazareth — he changes the way they see the world.  “The Chosen Adventures” consists of 14 11-minute episodes and features several of the original cast members, including Jonat...

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Holy Ground Sanctified By the Blood of Saints

Posted on October 22, 2025 in: News

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Holy Ground Sanctified By the Blood of Saints
The National Shrine of the North American Martyrs   On Thursday, October 16, a busload of travelers and I accompanied Bishop Reidy on a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the North American Martyrs. The day was marked by a pleasant bus ride, prayer, Holy Mass, and the beautiful vistas of the Mohawk Valley. Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs The Shrine, also known as Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine, is located in Auriesville / Fultonville, NY. It encompasses the village known as Ossernenon, where Saints Isaac Jogues, René Goupil, and Jean de Lalande were martyred, a...

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