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Pope Francis Announces Year of Prayer to Prepare for 2025 Jubilee
Vatican City- Pope Francis announced the start of a Year of Prayer on Sunday in preparation for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year. In his Angelus address, the pope said that a Year of Prayer starting on Jan. 21 will be “a year dedicated to rediscovering the great value and ...

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A Question of Faith- Does Satan Really Exist?
Have you ever questioned or wondered about some aspect of the Catholic faith? Well now is your chance to do just that! Four County Catholic Magazine is introducing a new column entitled A QUESTION OF FAITH. Every edition will offer our readers’ the opportunity to ask and have their questions a...

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Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen

Posted on January 22, 2024 in: FaithSparks

Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen
How does a lapsed Catholic who knew little about her faith have a 32-year career in faith formation and youth ministry? Anything is possible with God!   Carol Butler, coordinator of faith formation at St. Pius X Church in Middletown, began her vocation as a catechist and catechetical ...

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When God Sees Our Sin, He Sees Our Pain

Posted on January 21, 2024 in: Lent

When God Sees Our Sin, He Sees Our Pain
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39) &nbs...

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Catholics in the United States Invited to Assist the Needs of the Church in Ukraine and Eastern Europe
WASHINGTON - This year, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day (February 14), and Catholics in dioceses across the United States can express love for their sisters and brothers in war-torn Ukraine and in 27 other post-Communist countries by giving to the U.S. bishops’ annual Collection f...

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Bishop Cote's Pastoral on Life
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ,     January 22, 2024, is the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade supreme court decision legalizing abortion. Although the Roe decision was overturned by Dobbs, the Fight for Life continues. This year, on January 19th, the 51st annual March fo...

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Knights of Columbus to Support Restoration of Baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica
Knights of Columbus to Support Restoration of Baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica Project Targeted for Completion for Jubilee Year 2025 Vatican City — The Knights of Columbus announced today that it is underwriting a restoration of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s iconic Baldacchino ab...

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Strengthening Marriage Through Couple Prayer
With the turn of the page to January, many people make a New Year’s resolution. This year, why not consider making a resolution that will enrich your marriage, strengthen your bond of intimacy with your spouse and help heal the differences between you more easily? All of this can be done throu...

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FOCUS Missionaries and Students Return from SEEK24 Energized in Spirit
Eliza Harris, a biology major at Central Connecticut State University, has attended the SEEK Conference before, but somehow this year was different. Rather than being drawn out of curiosity, she made this year’s trip out of spiritual need. “I was just desiring a week spent devoted to ...

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Help Stop the Legalization of Physician-Assisted Suicide in Connecticut
The Connecticut Legislature Will Once Again Consider Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide in the 2024 Session Help the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference and many other organizations in stopping the legalization of this life ending procedure     Once again the newspaper...

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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 Parish Events     May 1-3 Retrouvaille of CT If your marriage has become di...

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Employment Opportunities in Education

Posted on April 30, 2026 in: News, School News

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Employment Opportunities in Education
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 Here are a few of the positions that were recently posted. Elementary/Middle   Administrative Secretary — St. Joseph School, Baltic Administrative Secretary — Sacred Heart School, Taftville Spanish Teacher — St. James School, Danielson   plus many others All candidates must complete the official professional application t...

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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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An Afternoon with Father Chris Alar at Immaculate Conception Center in Putnam
PUTNAM — The Immaculate Conception Center will host a special afternoon of prayer, community, and inspiration on Sunday, May 17, 2026, welcoming Father Chris Alar, MIC, for its annual fundraiser. Titled “An Afternoon with Father Chris Alar,” the event offers an opportunity for the faithful to come together in a spirit of devotion and fellowship, while supporting the ongoing mission of the Immaculate Conception Center. The afternoon will begin at 3:00 p.m. with an outdoor Mass, open to all. Celebrated by Father Alar, a member of the Marian Fathers of ...

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Raffle Alert: A Month of Prizes, A Mission of Hope
Raffle Alert: It’s Back and Bigger Than Ever! St. Vincent de Paul Place is turning the month of May into a daily celebration with 31 incredible prizes and 31 chances to win. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and community friends, one amazing prize will be raffled off every day at 2 p.m. This exciting fundraiser is more than just a chance to win. It is also a chance to make a real difference in the lives of those who need help most. Why It Matters As benefits continue to shrink, more seniors, individuals, and working families are struggling with...

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