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How To Celebrate Respect Life Month
“The Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus’ message. Lovingly received day after day by the Church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as ‘good news’ to the people of every age and culture.” (Evangelium Vitae 1) Every October in the United States, th...

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A Parent's Struggle, Yet Joy!

Posted on October 18, 2023 in: Marriage

A Parent's Struggle, Yet Joy!
  A Parent’s Struggle, Yet Joy!   Our youngest daughter got married this summer to a wonderful young man that my husband and I admire and have grown to love as our own. As a parent, it is an incredible joy to know your child has found someone who loves, understands and acc...

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Franciscan University Offers Safe Haven to Jewish Students
                                         Franciscan University Offers Safe Haven to Jewish Students   President Father Dave Pivonka, TOR, promises warm welcome to students under thr...

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Calling Upon the Faithful: Prayers to Nurture Vocations
                    I would like to begin by thanking you for your prayers. I have spoken to many of you who have taken up the challenge of praying for your pastors daily so that they might be strengthened by God's grace in times of in...

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Vocations, Prayer
Gratitude for Son and Catholic Education Has Mom Going the Extra Mile
Nine years ago, Kate Terricciano’s son Anthony was born as a “micro preemie,” coming into this world at just one pound. “It really helped to turn to our faith, to get us through those first few months that were very touch and go,” Terricciano says. “That’...

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St. Patrick Cathedral School Team Rappels for a Cause: Special Olympics CT
In a heartwarming display of unity and support, the St. Patrick Cathedral School team recently descended from the heights of Mohegan Sun, not just for the thrill but for a noble cause. The team's mission was clear: raise funds for Special Olympics CT.   And raise they did! A remar...

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Respect Life: Radical Solidarity
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ,     Sunday October 1, 2023 is Respect Life Sunday. This year's theme is Radical Solidarity; to be courageously pro-woman, promoting a choice that truly protects, accompanies, and supports women and their children.     ...

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Saint Bernard School and Mohegan Tribe Gather to Celebrate New Partnership
Officials from The Mohegan Tribe and Saint Bernard School gathered October 4th with local elected officials, community leaders, and supporters to mark a new chapter in the history of the Tribe and the school. The event celebrated a landmark partnership announced earlier this year which resulted in h...

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ACA Asks for a Coffee and a Bagel

Posted on October 09, 2023 in: ACA

ACA Asks for a Coffee and a Bagel
The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) supports the more than 25 ministries and programs that attend to the spiritual, emotional, physical, and educational needs of our friends and neighbors. While we all can agree that there is no greater act than loving our brothers and sisters as Christ loves us, how m...

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Celebrating the Month of the Holy Rosary
Since the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7, the entire month is dedicated to celebrating the Holy Rosary. But how did this extra-liturgical devotion become the most popular Catholic devotion? A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ROSARY According to legend, St. Dominic&...

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Laugh, Think, Cry, and Pray — Reconnecting with Faith This Lent
An Unforgettable Speech I had the privilege of working at ESPN for 13 years, and during that time, I witnessed some incredible moments that transcended sports. One of the most powerful was Jim Valvano—Jimmy V—delivering his unforgettable speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards. Battling cancer, he spoke about what makes a good day: “Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think, you should spend some time in thought. And number three is you should have your emotions moved to tears. Could be happiness or joy, but think about it. If you lau...

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A Beautiful Act Of Contrition

Posted on February 24, 2026 in: Lent

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A Beautiful Act Of Contrition
Lent, a period of penitence and fasting, serves as an ideal time for the Sacrament of Reconcilliation due to its deep emphasis on introspection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. This season offers a profound opportunity to receive God's mercy, cleanse the soul, and renew one's relationship with God.    Lent calls us to return to God with all one's heart, making it a spiritually enriching experience that enhances the Lenten journey towards Easter's promise of redemption and new life.   A Beautiful Act of Contrition Fo...

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Joyous Rite of Election Welcomes Catechumens and Candidates to the Diocese
Calling it a "cause for great joy," Bishop Richard F. Reidy welcomed 250 people on the road to becoming Catholic or completing their initiation during the Diocese of Norwich's annual Rite of Election.  The Rite of Election on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick was a watershed in several ways for the Diocese of Norwich. This year, the diocese welcomed 98 catechumens, along with 152 candidates, making for the highest combined total for the Diocese of Norwich in 10 years.  This is another step toward their journ...

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Palm Sunday Concert Planned at Cathedral of St. Patrick
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., the Cathedral of St. Patrick will resonate with the stirring sounds of sacred music as the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus present a special Palm Sunday concert. Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada and Chorus Director Daniel McDavitt, the evening promises a moving meditation through music at the threshold of Holy Week. The concert will feature Dan Forrest’s Requiem, a profound and contemporary work known for its striking beauty and emotio...

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Praying the Way of the Cross Through New Eyes This Lent
This Lent, the Diocese’s Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry is inviting the faithful to enter more deeply into Christ’s Passion through a virtual series of Stations of the Cross— prayed with a different spiritual lens each week. The Way of the Cross will take place on Friday evenings throughout Lent at 7 p.m. Participants are welcome to join from home, gathering online in prayer and reflection. Each week, the Stations will be contemplated through a unique focus, helping participants encounter Christ’s suffering in the lived experiences of ot...

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God Offers New Possibilities, Not Prohibitions, With His Invitation to Love, Pope Says
Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, humankind has had to face "the age-old dilemma: can I live my life to the fullest by saying 'yes' to God? Or, to be free and happy, must I free myself from Him?" Pope Leo XIV said during an early morning Mass celebrated in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome. ROME (CNS) -- While Satan tempts humanity with the lie of gaining unlimited power, God offers the gift of true freedom that leads to real love, relationships and fulfillment, Pope Leo XIV said. Beginning with the story...

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