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Bishop's Column: Finding Joy and Balance in Leisure
July/August 2024 Four County Catholic “Through leisure, man rediscovers himself and finds again his true face, his true self, created in the image and likeness of God.” – Pope John Paul II, Laborem Exercens, 1981   My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As...

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As Marriage Rates Continue to Plunge, How Can the Church Get More People to the Altar?
The Catholic Church needs to be focused at the parish level to drive up plunging marriage rates among the faithful, experts say, as low marriage rates in the Church mirror the collapse of matrimony in wider society.  Catholic marriage rates dropped by about 70% between 1969 and 2019, accordi...

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How Can the Catholic Church Better Prepare for the Next Pandemic?
“Everything possible must be done to keep the churches open and operational,” said Dr. José María Simón Castellví, president emeritus of the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations (FIAMC) in a recent essay for that organization titled “Preparing the Church for th...

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In Case You Missed It: The Office of Faith Events Summer Mission Recordings
2024's Virtual Summer Mission was Recognizing the Divine in Art.   Art is a way to feel closer to God, it is a beautiful medium to connect with the divine and get in touch with your inner self. We should all take some time to explore art that speaks to the heart and see how our spiri...

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Grants from National Collections Reveal Global Impact of the Generosity of U.S. Catholics
The bishops awarded 453 grants totaling over $10.5 million that will support pastoral care, evangelization, and social ministry here in the United States and in three global regions, all made possible through the generosity of U.S. Catholics. WASHINGTON - In June, the bishops on the subcommittees...

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Catholic Charities Visits Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s New Innovation Center 
Kathy Capon, Norwich Diocesan Catholic Charities Board member, and Yahaira Gonzalez, New London Office Case Worker, visited the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s new Innovation Center on Eugene O’Neil Drive in New London, July 11, 2024. Mrs. Capon invited Erica Benvenuti from ...

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New Haven Church Rebuilds St. Trofimena Society
David Kelley says he was raised in an Italian household in New Haven that preserved “Italian food, traditions and the Catholic faith.”  Most of his Italian relatives were parishioners of their neighborhood St. Michael Church, located in Wooster Square in New Haven. The church, wh...

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Annual Golf Tournament: A Celebration of Community and Generosity
Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich recently held its highly anticipated Annual Golf Tournament, a cherished event that brings together community members, sponsors, and participants in support of various charitable initiatives. The tournament was not only a display of golfing prowess but also a te...

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‘Always smiling’: Chiara Corbella’s Father Remembers Her Joy, Faith
Last month, the Diocese of Rome closed its investigation into the virtues and reputation for holiness of Chiara Corbella Petrillo, a 28-year-old wife and mother who died in 2012 from cancer after delaying treatment until after the birth of her son.  Chiara is known for her joy and simple fai...

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‘God is Hidden in Human Misery’: Pope Francis Highlights Dignity of Migrants, Prisoners
In the face of a sometimes “anesthetized,” consumerist society, we must recall the “scandal” of our Christian faith — that God became man and dwells in each of us, especially the weakest, Pope Francis said in the northern Italian city of Trieste on July 7. “We ...

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Join Bishop Reidy for Divine Mercy Pilgrimage on May 13
The Diocese of Norwich is inviting the faithful to join Bishop Richard Reidy for a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. The daylong pilgrimage will offer participants an opportunity to grow closer to Our Lord and the Blessed Mother through prayer, worship, and reflection. The pilgrimage includes Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, Confession, a Rosary for Life, the Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Chaplet, and veneration of the relics of St. Faustina. Pilgrims will also have...

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UConn Catholic Center Leads Second Annual Eucharistic Procession Through Campus
UConn Catholic Center Leads Eucharistic Procession Through Campus On a bright, sunlit afternoon on Thursday, April 9, students from the University of Connecticut Catholic Center, in conjunction with Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, led the second annual Eucharistic Procession through the heart of the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus. Beginning at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, the procession spanned approximately one mile, winding through the center of campus and drawing the attention of students, faculty, and community members. With prayerful reverence, par...

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Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center Announces Upcoming Retreats and Book Study
Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum is offering several upcoming opportunities for spiritual renewal, prayer, and faith formation this spring and summer. Located at 194 Candlewood Hill Rd. in Higganum, the retreat center invites individuals and couples to take part in retreat days and a spiritual book study designed to deepen faith and foster reflection. Reservations are required for all programs. Married Couples Retreat Day On Saturday, April 25, Sacred Heart on the Lake will host a Married Couples Retreat Day titled The Holiness of Marriage as a S...

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held May 2

Posted on April 15, 2026 in: ProLife

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held May 2
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant, Rev. Walter Nagle, at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Breakfast and fellowship following Mass.        

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Seton Honorees Announced for the 16th Annual Scholarship Dinner
2026 Seton Scholarship Dinner to Honor Three Catholic Educators The Diocese of Norwich will celebrate the 16th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Lake of Isles in Stonington. Named in honor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the dinner recognizes the lasting impact of Catholic education and honors educators whose service reflects the mission of Catholic schools throughout the diocese. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first person born in the United States to be canonized, is known as a founder of the nation’s parochial school system. Bor...

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Hundreds of Men to be Ordained in U.S. in 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 in: News

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Hundreds of Men to be Ordained in U.S. in 2026
Ordinands on average are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics preparing for diocesan ministry, according to the 2026 survey by The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). More than 400 men will be ordained to the priesthood in the U.S. this year, and on average they are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics, according to an annual CARA survey. The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2026 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for ordination this year. The survey was administered between Feb. 12 and March ...

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