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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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A Call to Serve: Xavier Grad Making a Difference in the Community as a Firefighter
EJ Adametz ’17 is a firefighter in Waterbury. His journey from high school to his career is a testament to part of the core values that he learned at Xavier. He believes that the values of giving back to others and being a family are crucial in the fire service, and Xavier instilled these valu...

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Catholic Education Celebrated at 13th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner
The fall foliage was radiant, and the sun was shining upon us as the 13th annual Seton Scholarship Dinner commenced on Nov. 5, 2023, at the Riverhouse in East Haddam. This year, we honored the commitment of those involved in our diocesan Catholic school system, while enjoying the melodious voices of...

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USCCB President’s Statement in Observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024
WASHINGTON - In observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement: On Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we pause and reflect on ...

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Saint Bernard School Named To AP School Honor Roll
College Board announced that Saint Bernard School has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver Distinction. The AP® School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools ...

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Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place January 18-19
WASHINGTON – Each January thousands of people gather in Washington, D.C. to uphold the dignity of all human life and pray for an end to abortion. Nearly fifty years after the Supreme Court legalized abortion nationwide in Roe v. Wade, the court overturned the 1973 decision by giving ...

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That Man is You!

Posted on January 08, 2024 in: News

That Man is You!
Some thought Catholic men don’t want to talk about their faith, and that they really don’t want to talk about their faith at 6:30 in the morning, but that hasn’t been the experience at St. John Paul II Parish (SJPII) in East Hampton/Moodus! On Saturday mornings, more than 30 men ca...

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ACA Thankful and Looking Ahead to a New Year!
As we look ahead to a new year, the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) would like to thank each of you for your generous support of our 2023 campaign. Unfortunately, because this article was submitted mid-December, ahead of our final 2023 ACA tally, we are not able to give you the final ACA progress to go...

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A Prayer for Memorial Day

Posted on May 19, 2026 in: News

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A Prayer for Memorial Day
God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. Prayer provided by USCCB.

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Bishop Reidy and Diocese Pilgrims Journey to National Shrine of Divine Mercy
On May 13th, Bishop Reidy led over a hundred diocesan pilgrims to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Together, we enjoyed a beautiful, spiritual day with Our Lord and our Blessed Mother! A Marian priest, Father Bob, celebrating his 20th anniversary began our day with a Divine Mercy reflection. Following a delicious group lunch, four priests and Bishop Reidy offered Confessions while a Rosary was being prayed before our Eucharistic Lord. Our spiritual program continued with The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass being offered by our Shepherd. Bishop Reidy gave a...

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Full Text of Magnifica Humanitas: Read Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical
The encyclical sets out the Churchʼs social teaching for the age of artificial intelligence. Download and read the complete document. Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25. The encyclical develops the Churchʼs social teaching in light of artificial intelligence, situating new questions of human dignity, labor, and the common good within the tradition that runs from Rerum Novarum through Centesimus Annus and Laudato Si&#...

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End of the Year Catechetical Leaders and Catechists
End of the Year Retreat Catechetical Leaders and Catechists Retreat Catechetical leaders and catechists from across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to gather for a special End of the Year Retreat on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Enders Island. Hosted by the Diocese of Norwich’s Evangelization & Discipleship Ministry, the morning retreat will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is designed as an opportunity for renewal, reflection, prayer and fellowship following a year of ministry and service. Set against the peaceful backdrop of Enders Is...

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Newly Married Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy
Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy An invitation for couples married up to five years Couples married within the last five years are invited to a special evening of fellowship and conversation with Bishop Richard Reidy. The Diocese of Norwich will host a “Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy” on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the bishop’s home. This gathering offers newly married couples an opportunity to connect with one another, share in conversation, and spend time with Bishop Reidy in a welcoming and relaxed setting. Designed especial...

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Stone by Stone Strengthening the Diocesan Cathedral
Stone by stone, a transformation is taking place at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Broadway in Norwich.    In late March, steel scaffolding rose around the cathedral’s main entrances as workers from the Joseph Gnazzo Co. of Union prepared to replace the cathedral’s front towers.   “It’s work that’s needed,” said Rev. Msgr. Anthony S. Rosaforte, rector of the cathedral.   The project follows growing concern about aging stone structures. In early 2025, the stone steeple of the 1850 First Congregation...

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