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'Servants of All:' Three Ordained to the Diaconate in Mass
Three young men received the Sacrament of Holy Orders as part of the Ordination to the Diaconate Mass which took place Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. "We gather to witness the ordination of Julian Cuervo, Eric Hosmer, and Alex Pandolfe for Diakonia, that i...

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In Case You Missed It - Brothers in Christ - May
Catch up on Brothers in Christ if you missed it - you can view it by watching the video replays below.   Brothers in Christ, the Catholic Men's Group which meets both in-person and virtually, in May has Fr. Jacbo Ramos speak on using the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in your daily life. Cl...

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Deacon William McGann, III - 1944~2023
Commander William H. (Bill) McGann III, 79, of Gales Ferry, Bill passed away peacefully of natural causes at Yale New Haven Hospital on May 30, 2023. He was visited in his final hours by his daughters Sarah and Amy and was attended by a Catholic chaplain.  Bill was born on March 20, 1944, in...

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St. Bernard, Mercy High Schools Hold Graduations
Saint Bernard School in Uncasville and Mercy High School in Middletown both held graduation ceremonies this week. Saint Bernard School is a Roman Catholic co-educational college preparatory school for grades 6 through 12 located in Uncasville, Connecticut.  It is co-sponsored by the Diocese ...

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Mercy Chamber Choir Wins Contest, Will Open for Foreigner During Their Farewell Tour
Mercy Chamber Choir Wins Contest; Will Open for Foreigner During Their Farewell Tour June 1, 2023 This morning, the Mercy Chamber Choir was surprised with a live announcement from the team at WFSB, The River 105.9 and IHEART Media and Entertainment... their submission was the winning performan...

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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal
We Can Help To report inappropriate conduct of any kind by a Diocesan Bishop please contact ReportBishopAbuse.org or call 1-800-276-1562 To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Dioce...

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Why is June the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
June is known as the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus most simply because the solemnity of the Sacred Heart is celebrated during this month. This year, the solemnity falls on June 16. The date changes each year because it is celebrated on the Friday after the Corpus Christi octave, or the Friday a...

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Memorial Day Masses Honor Sacrifices of Service Members
(FCC Newsdesk, May 29, 2023) Memorial Day Masses to honor the sacrifices of service members, took place throughout the diocese today, Monday, May 29. Monsignor Les Janik, Vicar General for the diocese, concelebrated Mass with priests from the Norwich deanery at St. Joseph Cemetery in...

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Knights of Columbus Doc Explores Extraordinary Life of Fr. Emil Kapaun
NEW HAVEN — The Knights of Columbus have announced the release of The Magazine and the Miracle: Finding Father Kapaun, a short documentary film highlighting the extraordinary life and legacy of Servant of God, U.S. Army Chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient Father Emil Kapaun. Father Kapa...

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Addiction to Adoration: One Man's Spiritual Journey
There is an old saying that could very well describe Brother John Blaschik’s journey to the Trappists: “Every saint has a past and every sinner a future.” Not too long before becoming a monk, he was on a very different path — a path to perdition. Blaschik is a monk of t...

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, Events

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!
Middle School and High School youth are invited to a special hike with Bishop Reidy on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 A.M. at Hurd State Park in East Hampton. Hurd State Park provides the perfect backdrop for a meaningful outdoor adventure, blending fun, exercise, scenic views, and moments of spiritual reflection. The park's flexible trails, peaceful riverside spots, and stunning overlooks make it an ideal place to connect with nature and one another. What to bring: Comfortable shoes, water, and a picnic lunch. Parents are welcome, and Youth Groups are encoura...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June
Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA   In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June. “Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his heart, learn to have compassion on the world,” the pope said in a video released June 3. The video also includes an original prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to which the m...

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June Belongs to the Sacred Heart

Posted on June 04, 2025 in: Reflections

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June Belongs to the Sacred Heart
The month of June is traditionally dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion that draws us into the tender, burning love of Christ for all humanity. As this month begins, we are invited not only to contemplate His pierced heart but also to allow our own hearts to be shaped by His mercy. The Sacred Heart is more than a symbol; it is the very center of our faith, offering consolation, healing, and renewal. In a world often marked by indifference and division, devotion to the Sacred Heart calls us to live with compassion. We are encouraged to see others through the...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 12, 2025 in: Reflections

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A Prayer for Father's Day
Dear God, Thank you for loving us with your perfect heart of a father. We ask you this Father's Day and always to guide and protect the hearts of all men in fatherly roles who are striving to love with your heart and do your work. Give them pure, chaste, courageous, and creative hearts like Saint Joseph. Give them hearts that never tire of serving those they are called to love. Give them hearts that seek out their loved ones and gently turn their gaze to see You, who is Love.  And we ask you, Father, to bless them abundantly today....

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, School News

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators
There are several current job openings for educators in our diocese.  The positions are updated weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser-  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment Click Here to See the Current Open Positions  All candidates must complete the official professional application to be considered for a teaching position or principal position and submit it to the Diocesan School Office. Applications are available on the employment page of the website. Visit NorwichDiocese.org/Employment to view all of the open jobs in the di...

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