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The Assumption of Mary: Our Mother’s Homecoming
On August 15, the Church celebrates one of the most beautiful feasts of the liturgical year: the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day is more than an occasion to honor Our Lady; it is a glimpse into the destiny that awaits all who live and die in Christ. Declared a Holy D...

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The Padre Pio Foundation of America Promotes Devotion to the Saint
For nearly 50 years, at the western edge of our Diocese, in Cromwell, the Padre Pio Foundation of America has promoted devotion to the Saint. The Foundation endeavors to uphold the legacy of Saint Padre Pio’s love and caring for those less fortunate, and the Foundation does so in many remarkab...

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Haiti in Crisis: A Call to Stand in Faith, Hope, and Solidarity
To say the least, the past few years have been tumultuous for the people of Haiti. Insurrection, gang violence, kidnappings, stolen property, a lack of any viable government, drought, and torrential flooding have virtually destroyed the country and dashed the hopes of a hurting people. Although I wo...

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By Their Side Supporting A Spouse Through Difficult Times
Through tear-filled eyes, my husband asked, “Will you stand beside me on the altar when I deliver my Dad’s eulogy?”  “Of course,” I told him. “Whatever you need, I am here for you. We are in this together.” I knew my husband was strong enough to d...

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Diocese of Norwich seeks Diocesan Finance Officer
The Diocese of Norwich is seeking an experienced full-time Finance Officer to assist the Bishop in the administration of the material goods of the Diocese. This position plays a key leadership role in overseeing the financial well-being of the Diocese and ensures proper stewardship of diocesan resou...

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A Beacon of Hope: Divine Mercy Signs Light Up Local Parishes
Across the Diocese of Norwich, striking Divine Mercy images are quietly transforming church lawns and public spaces into visible signs of hope, trust, and healing. These 4-by-8-foot solar-lit signs, bearing the words “JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU,” are part of a growing effort to share Christ&r...

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Pope Leo XIV Addresses Knights at 143rd Convention
Pope Leo XIV Sends Video Greeting to Knights of Columbus at 143rd Supreme Convention WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic and heartfelt gesture, Pope Leo XIV addressed more than 2.1 million members of the Knights of Columbus with a special video message during the organization’s 143rd Sup...

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Be the Reason a Student Smiles on the First Day of School
—Help Local Students Start the School Year Strong— As families across eastern Connecticut prepare for the new school year, Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich is calling on the community to help ensure that every child starts the year with the tools they need to succeed. Each of ...

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In Memoriam: Reverend Monsignor James Paul Carini
Reverend Monsignor James Paul Carini July 26, 1939 – July 30, 2025 Rev. Msgr. James Paul Carini, a devoted retired priest of the Diocese of Norwich, passed away peacefully at his home in Chester, Connecticut, on July 30, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, he was ...

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Congratulations and New Beginnings: A Transition in Youth and Young Adult Ministry
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Liza Roach on her new position as Family Life Minister. Her extensive work with youth and young adults will be a great foundation for her future work with families in the diocese. Please keep her in your prayers as she begins this new endeavor! &mda...

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Faith Overflowing: Hundreds Gather to Venerate the Relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina
The faithful filled every pew, and then some, at a special Mass celebrated yesterday by The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, as the relics of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) were made available for veneration. Arriving a half hour before Mass, visitors already found the parking lots overflowing and nearby streets lined with cars. The main body of the church filled quickly, while hundreds more gathered in the adjoining auditorium to watch a live video feed. The atmosphere was reverent, expectant, and deeply prayerful. The Habit in the Sanctuary ...

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St. Carlo Acutis –  “Cyber Apostle of the Eucharist”
On Sunday, September 7, Pope Leo XIV canonized Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis as saints. Addressing over eighty thousand faithful fillingSaint Peter’s Square, the Holy Father reflected on how these two young Saints exemplify holiness, service, and joy, inviting all of us, especially young people, to direct our lives upwards to God.   I had been somewhat familiar with the boy named Carlo Acutis, and that he was up for canonization. But it wasn’t until I was involved with coordinating an exhibit of Eucharistic miracles for my parish that I came ...

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Silver Rose Prayer Service to Honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
A silver rose on a nine-month pilgrimage will be the centerpiece of a special prayer service at Sacred Heart Church in Norwich on November 1, 2025 at 5PM. The program is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus White Cross Council Number 13 to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe and to express both international unity and a deep commitment to the sanctity of human life. Each year, the journey of the Silver Rose begins in March and concludes on December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. During that time, the Silver Roses travel from town to town along eight routes throughout No...

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Knights of Columbus Invite Faithful to Holy Hour Honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Knights of Columbus Council #13 invite all faithful to a Sacred Heart Holy Hour— a special evening of prayer, reflection, and adoration centered on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event will take place at Sacred Heart Church in Norwich on October 28th at 6pm. This holy hour is part of the Knights of Columbus Pilgrim Icon Program, which carries more than 300 blessed icons of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to parishes around the world. Each image is a reproduction of the famous 1767 painting by Pompeo Batoni, venerated today in the Church of the Gesù in Rome. The ...

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Legion of Mary Holds Annual Day of Recollection in Putnam
PUTNAM, Conn. — The Legion of Mary of the Diocese of Norwich held its annual Day of Recollection on October 11 at the Immaculate Conception Center in Putnam. The day offered members an opportunity for prayer, reflection, and renewal as they prepare to embrace the graces of the upcoming Jubilee Year. Pictured above are Junior Legion members from the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic, accompanied by Sister Mary Jane, SCMC. Father Brian Romanowski, Retreat Director for the Legion of Mary, led two conference talks focusing on the Jubilee Year and the Spiritual an...

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Faithful Gather for Rosary Rally at St. Andrew Church
  Colchester, Conn.— On Saturday, October 11, parishioners and friends gathered at St. Andrew Church in Colchester for a special Rosary Rally, joining thousands of other prayer groups across the nation in honoring Our Lady and praying for the conversion of America. At noontime, Father George led the opening prayers and the Angelus, setting a reverent tone for the afternoon. The group of about twenty faithful then joined their voices together in reciting the Holy Rosary, uniting their intentions with countless others participating in simultaneous rallies acr...

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