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Jim Caviezel: ‘Sound of Freedom’ is ‘best film I’ve done since “The Passion of the Christ”’
Editors Note: I saw this movie on July 4th.  I can't speak highly enough about the movie and the message. If the price of a ticket is what is keeping you from attending then read to the bottom of the article to find out how you can get free tickets.    There is a statue...

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The Vatican will again offer a plenary indulgence to mark the third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 23. The indulgence can be received by grandparents, the elderly, and all Catholics who, “motivated by the true spirit of penance and charity,” participate in Pope Francis’ July 23 Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica or another Grandparents’ Day celebratio...

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Blessed Michael McGivney is namesake of New Haven’s new city-wide parish
The seven Catholic parishes in New Haven, Connecticut, have officially been merged on July 1 into one parish named for Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. This new Blessed Michael McGivney parish will serve the New Haven Catholic community and will operate the existing ei...

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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal
We Can Help To report inappropriate conduct of any kind by a Diocesan Bishop please contact ReportBishopAbuse.org or call 1-800-276-1562 To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Dioce...

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Day of Reflection Emphasizes Importance of Diocesan Catechists
The beauty of Enders Island, the warmth of the sunshine and gentle ocean breezes, were the perfect backdrop to remind Diocesan catechists that they are grounded in God’s love, a love that is as steady as the rolling waves off the nearby Atlantic Ocean. In early June, nearly 60 catechists an...

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Diakonia: 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 in no way...

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Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Christopher Coyne as Coadjutor Archbishop of Hartford
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, bishop of Burlington, as Coadjutor Archbishop of Hartford. The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on June 26, 2023, by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Archbishop Leon...

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Knights of Columbus State Deputies and State Chaplains Assemble in New Haven for Annual Meeting
NEW HAVEN — Knights of Columbus jurisdiction leaders from throughout North America and around the world assembled in New Haven — the birthplace of the Knights — from June 8-11 for the annual Organizational Meeting of State Deputies, which this year coincided with a meeting of state...

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Court Grants Approval of Sale of SBS to Mohegan Tribe
Judge James J. Tancredi of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Hartford granted approval of the auction sale of 113.19 acres of property belonging to the Diocese of Norwich to the Mohegan Tribe. The land is comprised of the real estate and all of its improvements located at 1593 Route 32, Montville, CT, wh...

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St. Mary Church in Norwich to Receive $800K State Grant for Restoration and Preservation Work
The State of Connecticut has placed a grant of $800,000 for the repair of St. Mary Church, Norwich, in its budget for the new fiscal year.  "With this grant we will be able to restore the church tower, not simply stabilize it," Father Bob Washabaugh, pastor of St. Mary, said.&...

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Join Bishop Reidy for Divine Mercy Pilgrimage on May 13
The Diocese of Norwich is inviting the faithful to join Bishop Richard Reidy for a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. The daylong pilgrimage will offer participants an opportunity to grow closer to Our Lord and the Blessed Mother through prayer, worship, and reflection. The pilgrimage includes Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, Confession, a Rosary for Life, the Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Chaplet, and veneration of the relics of St. Faustina. Pilgrims will also have...

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UConn Catholic Center Leads Second Annual Eucharistic Procession Through Campus
UConn Catholic Center Leads Eucharistic Procession Through Campus On a bright, sunlit afternoon on Thursday, April 9, students from the University of Connecticut Catholic Center, in conjunction with Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, led the second annual Eucharistic Procession through the heart of the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus. Beginning at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, the procession spanned approximately one mile, winding through the center of campus and drawing the attention of students, faculty, and community members. With prayerful reverence, par...

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Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center Announces Upcoming Retreats and Book Study
Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum is offering several upcoming opportunities for spiritual renewal, prayer, and faith formation this spring and summer. Located at 194 Candlewood Hill Rd. in Higganum, the retreat center invites individuals and couples to take part in retreat days and a spiritual book study designed to deepen faith and foster reflection. Reservations are required for all programs. Married Couples Retreat Day On Saturday, April 25, Sacred Heart on the Lake will host a Married Couples Retreat Day titled The Holiness of Marriage as a S...

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Pope Benedict XVI’s Centenary Celebrations Planned Across the Globe in 2027
A series of celebrations marking the centenary of the birth of Pope Benedict XVI will take place across four continents beginning on April 16, 2027. An international committee for the centenary celebrations established by the Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation is coordinating the initiatives, the foundation announced. “The centenary of Ratzingerʼs birth is an opportunity to fully present his thought and his approach to reality as significant contributions to the current ecclesial and cultural debate,” said Father Roberto Regoli, president of ...

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held May 2

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held May 2
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant, Rev. Walter Nagle, at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Breakfast and fellowship following Mass.        

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Remembering Pope Francis: 9 Moments That Defined His Legacy
On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, we remember the late pontiff and some of the most significant moments of his papacy. On April 21, 2025, the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled for Pope Francis, marking the end of his life and his 12-year papacy. As the 265th successor of St. Peter, the Argentinian pontiff left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church. Here are nine significant moments that have become part of Pope Francis' legacy: 1. Election of the first Latin American pope Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis was the f...

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