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Employment Opportunities in the Diocese of Norwich
Looking for a job? We have a number of open positions that can be found at  NorwichDiocese.org/Employment. Latest listing: Administrative Assistant within the Annual Catholic Appeal The ACA, located in Norwich, is in need of an Administrative Assistant Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am – ...

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Bishops Show Commitment to “One Church One Mission” with Grants
WASHINGTON - The bishop members on subcommittees related to national collections coordinated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) acted on the call to be “One Church One Mission” at their meetings in June. In their respective subcommittees, they chose to distribute millions...

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Pope Francis Speaks to Young People Ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’
Ahead of next week’s World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis responded to the prerecorded questions and struggles of young people in Vatican News’ newly produced podcast, dubbed the “Popecast.” The podcast, which is produced in Italian, released its sec...

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Preaching the Word of God

Posted on July 22, 2023 in: Reflections

Preaching the Word of God
Over the years sitting in the pews, I have heard some wonderful homilies — and, on occasion, some not so wonderful. Now that I have the honor of preaching as a deacon at Mass, I try my best to break open the Scriptures and let the Holy Spirit guide me in nourishing God’s people. I am ...

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The 70th Annual Blessing Of The Fleet Is Coming To Stonington Borough
As Stonington has done for over 60 years, the St. Mary community will celebrate the annual Blessing of the Fleet. This is to honor present and past commercial fishermen, lobstermen and their families. The traditional celebration returns this year. THURSDAY, July 27 at 6 p.m.: The 2023...

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Archbishop Blair to Join Local Catholics at African National Eucharistic Congress in Washington, D.C.
Editor's note: the following is from the Archdiocese of Hartford website. Archbishop Leonard P. Blair and a contingent of Black and African Catholics from parishes in the Archdiocese of Hartford are heading to Washington, D.C. This Friday, July 21, as many as 38 local Catholics will travel...

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Called To Help People Make New Friends and Walk
It was at Hammonasset State Park in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic when I first felt God’s calling placed upon my heart. My daily walks became windows into the lives of other walkers doing their best to navigate the health crisis and aloneness that piggybacked on the pandemic. Having lost...

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Ceremony Honors Catholic Scouts

Posted on July 17, 2023 in: News, Events

Ceremony Honors Catholic Scouts
The Most Reverend Bishop Michael Cote honored several boy and girl scouts throughout the Norwich Diocese for their achievements in completing the requirement for several Catholic scouting awards. The awards were presented during a Scouting Religious Award and Recognition Ceremony on Sunday, April 23...

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Light Up Your Summer Nights with Luminaria
Editor's note: the following is from the Archdiocese of Hartford website. In January, I attended a prayer service for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday at my church. The entire evening was quite beautiful. What really set the tone was what I saw driving up to the church before the service. In the...

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This Summer, Help Your Children Live the Fruits of the Spirit
Editor's note: the following is from the Archdiocese of Hartford website. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Gal 5:22-23) Summer arrives with some of God’s great gifts! He gives us longer...

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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Events
Use the Handy List Below to See Where All the Best Church Bazaars and Craft Fairs are Being Held Throughout the Diocese. You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours.        Sunday, November 30 Wreath Making Event Our Lady of Lourdes, Hampton • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM All materials supplied to create your own unique wreath. Not feeling creative? Order one already made. Contact Gloria Burell at (860) 445-9350. Saturday, December 6 Holly Berry Christmas Craft Fair St. Philip Parish Center, Ashford &bul...

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Finding the Gospel in our Holiday Movies

Posted on November 26, 2025 in: ADVENT

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Finding the Gospel in our Holiday Movies
Each Advent, as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, we’re drawn to the warmth of familiar Christmas stories. We dust off old DVDs, queue up streaming favorites, and settle in with cocoa, popcorn,and twinkling lights — yet beneath the nostalgia, many of these films quietly proclaim the Gospel. I’ve written before about "It’s a Wonderful Life" (Volume 35 Number 1) and its unmistakable parallels with the Good News: sacrifice, redemption, community, and the reminder that every life touches countless others. But it isn’t...

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Gratitude Should Accompany Your Turkey and Pie, Pope Says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Thanksgiving is a "beautiful feast" that reminds everyone to be grateful for the gifts they have been given, Pope Leo XIV said. "Say thank you to someone," the pope suggested two days before the U.S. holiday when he met reporters outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo before returning to the Vatican after a day off. Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, was scheduled to spend his Thanksgiving Nov. 27 in Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey, the first stops on his first foreign trip as pope. A reporter asked the pope what he was than...

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Location Change AND Time -Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held December 6th
LOCATION & TIME CHANGE: First Saturday Pro-Life Mass — Saturday, December 6, 9:00 a.m. The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church (22 Maple Ave., Uncasville) on Saturday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. Rosary for Life will begin at 8:20 a.m. Please join our celebrant, Rev. Raymond Introvigne, as we pray to end abortion and for healing for those who have had an abortion. Breakfast and fellowship following Mass.

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Honoring a Career of Faithful Service

Posted on November 25, 2025 in: News, ACA

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Honoring a Career of Faithful Service
Celebrating the Retirement of Mary Ellen Mahoney After more than 12 years of faithful service, the Diocese of Norwich is celebrating the retirement of Mary Ellen Mahoney, who joined us on March 13, 2013, and quickly became one of the most trusted, steady, and mission-driven members of our diocesan family. Mary Ellen began her work in the Office of Development and, through commitment and leadership, eventually became the Executive Director of the Office of Development, overseeing the full range of diocesan development functions that support our parishes, schools, and m...

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