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Memorial Day and the Meaning of Sacrifice
“Alright, boys, let’s go on in there and set up these guns for firing … We have a job to do!” Those were the final words ever spoken by Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone on Feb. 19, 1945, on the first day of the Battle of Iwo Jima. In May, we, as a nation, will o...

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Schedule of Memorial Day Masses

Posted on May 23, 2023 in: Events

Schedule of Memorial Day Masses
Memorial Day Monday, May 29, 2023 Schedule of Diocesan Cemetery Masses   9 a.m. St. Joseph Cemetery, Boswell Avenue, Norwich Monsignor Leszek Janik - Celebrant  In case of inclement weather, this Mass will be celebrated in the Cathedral of St. Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich.&nb...

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U.S. Bishops to Meet June 14-16 in Orlando; Assembly to Be Live Streamed
WASHINGTON - The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2023 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, June 14-16. The general sessions will be on June 15 and 16 and will be livestreamed on the USCCB website. The bishops will spend time in prayer and fraternal dia...

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The Beauty of a Sabbatical - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas- Administrative Assistant for the Office of Faith Events, speaks about a summer sabbatical. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Best Friends Model the Holiness of Ordinary DaysĀ of Marriage
This month, my husband’s parents, Ken and Peg, celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. What a gift they have been to my husband and me in beautifully modeling for us the holiness of the ordinary days of marriage. Both in their 90s, and experiencing the limitations of their aging bodies, t...

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May 22: National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea
National Maritime Day is commemorated on May 22 as an opportunity to recognize the hardworking men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine, seafarers, fishers, port personnel, and all who work or travel on the high seas for the vital services they provide in support of our nation’s economic well...

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French lay group travels to build crosses and restore faith in Ireland
A lay Catholic movement that restores Catholic monuments in France is in Ireland May 5–13 to build crosses with the hope of restoring faith in that country. S.O.S. Calvaires CEO Alexandre CaillĆ©, 26, told CNA a group will go to Croagh St. Patrick, a traditional Irish pilgrimage destination,...

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Cheerful Givers Have Zeal to Serve God
Who do you know who can keep giving for nearly 50 years with smiles on their faces? The answer can be found with a volunteer charitable group of women at St. John the Evangelist Church in Old Saybrook. They are officially called the Father Hussion Columbiettes Auxiliary 2968 of the Knights of Columb...

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Reverend George J. Richards Jr. - Obituary
The Reverend George Richards Jr., JCL, of Middletown, passed away at St Joseph's Living Center in Windham, Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the age of 69. Born at the Naval Hospital in Groton, he was the beloved son of the late Margaret and George Richards Sr. Father George is a graduate of St. Mic...

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Sr. Giselle Brouillard-Obituary
Sr. Giselle Brouillard November 20, 1932 – May 6, 2023 Sr. Giselle Brouillard, 90, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on May 6, 2023 at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT. Born Giselle BĆ©atrice Brouillard in Waterbury, CT on November 20, 1932, the child of the lat...

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