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Vatican Prepares for Summer Olympics with Conference on Faith and Sports
As 206 countries prepare to send their top athletes to participate in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, the Vatican is organizing an event to look at the relationship between the Catholic Church and sports, through both a spiritual and anthropological lens. “In the current context of wars tea...

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Virgin Mary Today Asks Same She Asked of Little Shepherds 107 Years Ago, Cardinal Says
During the May 13 Mass that he offered on the feast day of Our Lady of Fátima at the shrine dedicated to her in Portugal, Cardinal Juan José Omella said the Virgin Mary asks of us today the same that she asked of the three visionaries 107 years ago, in 1917.  The prelate is archbis...

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Why Mary is Our 'Perfect Mother'
Mary is our heavenly mother and the month of May, dedicated to her, always provides us an opportunity to consider how much our Mama loves us and cares for us. Nowhere is her maternal protection over us more evident than in the numerous visits from heaven that she has made. Each apparition of Our ...

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Ascension Thursday: A Holy Day of Obligation
Ascension Thursday, observed on May 9, 2024, marks a significant celebration in the liturgical calendar for Catholics around the world.  This day commemorates the bodily Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, which occurred 40 days after his Resurrection on Easter Sunday. This event is vivid...

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Three Ways to Improve the Experience of Mass - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister, speaks about three ways you can help improve your experience of Mass. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks      

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‘Little Miracle of Lille’: How a Candlelight Mass Gathers Hundreds of Young People Every Week in France
“The good makes no noise,” St. Francis de Sales would say of Lille’s candlelight Mass.  Indeed, while France regularly shows itself to be at the forefront of the de-Christianization of the West and recently made headlines for its constitutionalization of abortion, the ...

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Vatican to Publish New Document on Marian Apparitions Next Week
The Vatican’s doctrine office will publish a new document next week on discerning Marian apparitions and other supernatural events. The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF), will un...

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Pope Francis to Attend G7 Summit to Speak on Artificial Intelligence
Pope Francis will attend the G7 summit in June to speak about the ethics of artificial intelligence, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Friday. The Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations summit is being held in the southern Italian region of Puglia from June 13–15 and will ...

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Protect Religious Freedom of Catholic Hospitals - Legislative Alert
URGENT ACTION ALERT   Lobbyists for pro-abortion rights groups are pushing for the State House of Representatives to Vote on HB 5424.  If you have not already done so, please contact your state representative to protect religious freedom of Catholic hospitals. HB 5424 “An...

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The 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal: How to Help
Together we can all be the loving hands and feet of Jesus Christ!   Thank you for your generosity! Gifts and pledges received: $1,752,541 Progress toward meeting our goal: 64.9% Parishioners who have donated: 10.63%  Please help the ACA reach our goal of $2.7 million!...

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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 Around the Diocese For events with additional information, click the blue event title...

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Keeping Faith Alive All Summer Long

Posted on July 15, 2026 in: Reflections

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Keeping Faith Alive All Summer Long
Summer break: a time of sunlit days, endless play, and, inevitably, the echo of “I’m bored!” resounding through many homes. As parents, this season presents a beautiful opportunity to blend fun with faith, nurturing both the spirits and the imaginations of your children. Here are some suggestions to keep those summer days filled with joy, learning, and a deepening connection to our faith. Crafting the Faith Encourage your children’s creativity and faith through saint-themed crafts. Simple projects like making rosaries from colorful beads, creat...

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Catholic School Employment Opportunities Now Available
There are several current education-related employment opportunities available in Catholic schools across the diocese. These openings include classroom teaching, subject-area teaching, early childhood education and classroom support positions. Current school postings include opportunities at St. Michael School in Pawcatuck, St. Joseph School in New London, Saint Patrick Cathedral School in Norwich, St. James School in Danielson and Saint John Paul II School in Middletown. Recently posted openings include: Part-Time Music Teacher — St. Michael School, Pawcatuc...

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Family Hike with Bishop Reidy at Wachusett Mountain
  Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with family and fellow Catholics?   Bishop Richard Reidy invites individuals and families from across the Diocese of Norwich to join him for a Family Hike at Wachusett Mountain on Saturday, Aug. 8.   The moderate hike offers participants an opportunity to experience the beauty of God's creation while enjoying fellowship with Bishop Reidy and others from around the diocese. Featuring scenic views and approximately 1,000 feet of elevation gain, the hike is well-suited for thos...

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Discover the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours at Upcoming Workshop in Baltic
Discovering the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours With the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours arriving next year, this workshop invites our lay brothers and sisters to discover — or rediscover — the gift and beauty of this prayer of the Church. Presenter Sister Rosemary Esseff, O.P. Sister Rosemary, a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia in Nashville, Tennessee, holds a Ph.D. in Composition from the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. Since entering the community in 1993, she has continued her musical studies, earning advanced degrees in...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of July
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for respect for human life in all circumstances.   “Both you and I have received the most beautiful gift of life — your breath, your heartbeat, your smile, all that you are is God’s work of love,” Pope Leo said in a video shared on Instagram.   The Holy Father asked the faithful: “Will you help me protect this precious gift?”   “This month I invite you to pray for our commitment to respecting and protecting human life in all circumstances...

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