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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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Bereavement Facilitator Training - New Day Journal
Are you interested in accompanying others through their journey of grief? The Diocese of Norwich is offering New Day Journal Facilitator Training for parish volunteers who wish to facilitate a bereavement ministry in their parish. Participants will explore the many faces of loss and grief, learn how to guide group discussions, and receive practical guidance for creating a supportive and confidential group environment. The training will also provide instruction on using The New Day Journal by Maureen O’Brien, O.P., a structured program incorporating prayer, Scriptur...

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Taking the Light Out From Under the Bushel Basket
Taking the Light Out From Under the Bushel Basket Every parish has people living just beyond its doors who may never think of the Church until they need it—when a loved one dies, when life raises a question they cannot answer, when loneliness settles in, or when they simply begin wondering whether faith has anything to say to the life they are living. The challenge is reaching them before that moment passes. That is the opportunity Father Brian Converse sees in the Tri-Parish Community’s renewed Evangelization Program, sponsored by St. Mary, Mother of t...

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Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life
NEW HAVEN — Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly was honored to be appointed by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. Formed by Pope Francis, the Dicastery’s mission is “the promotion of life, the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of the family and its mission according to God’s plan and for the safeguard and support of human life.” “I am deeply grateful to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for appointing me as a member of the Dicastery for Laity, Family a...

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Faith For The Future: Annual Catholic Elementary School Collection Set for Sept. 12–13
The Diocese of Norwich will hold its annual Faith For The Future collection on the weekend of September 12th and 13th, 2026, supporting Catholic elementary education throughout the diocese. Faith For The Future is the diocese's dedicated in-pew collection benefiting Catholic elementary schools, helping ensure these schools can continue to provide an education rooted in high academic standards and Catholic faith-based values. Why Catholic Elementary Education Matters Our diocesan Catholic elementary schools are committed to: - Meeting high academic standards,...

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Seton Scholarship Dinner Tickets on Sale Now — Plus a New Yeti Cooler Raffle Supporting the Event!
Tickets for the Seton Scholarship Dinner and the Yeti Cooler Raffle are now available. Both support scholarships for students in our Catholic schools, and every purchase helps make a difference.     How to Purchase Tickets for both the raffle and the dinner can be purchased using the same link below. To buy raffle tickets, simply choose the 4th option, “Yeti Cooler Raffle,” and you will be automatically entered. You need not be present to win! For ticket purchases, raffle tickets, or to read more about this year’s honorees, ple...

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