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Watch: Full Remarks from the 2023 CT March for Life
Full remarks from the second annual Connecticut March for Life, held on March 22, 2023 at the CT State Capitol.  

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With Much Gratitude, 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal Surpasses Goal for Second Year
It is with extreme gratitude that we announce that our 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) surpassed its goal of $2.7 million. Because of your sacrificial giving, the 2022 ACA met 101.41% of its goal, receiving a total of $2,737,980  in gifts/pledges. This is truly an amazing feat, especially in ...

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Love of the Eucharist - Hope & Faith Video Series
This month on the Hope and Faith Series, Louise Barbaro of St. Luke's in Ellington, speaks about her tremendous experiences with attendance at Adoration. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Forgive them-The Video

Posted on March 21, 2023 in: News, Vocations

Forgive them-The Video
Here is the video of how a misplaced homily created ripples that went on to work a miracle of God's grace for at least one family. Hopefully, sharing this will lead to more people realizing that life is too short to not forgive. If you haven't read the article in the Winter 2023 is...

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With A Father's Heart: Celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph
Ordinarily celebrated on March 19, the Feast of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was celebrated in dioceses in the US on March 20 because March 19 fell on a Sunday. As a diocese, let us continue to renew our devotion to the beloved, tender, accepting father Saint Joseph is to us (...

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An Unlikely Chaplain Evangelizing an Unlikely Team
Mount St. Mary Seminary has a tradition of allowing seminarians to act as sports chaplains for the university’s sports teams. Thanks to the work of now-Father Jacob Ramos, who was head chaplain at the time, I was asked to act as sports chaplain for the women’s rugby team —– a...

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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"
“Christ be with me, Christ within me” St. Patrick’s Breastplate The Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick on March 17. The following prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and has a personalized inspiration for all of us who reside in our diocese placed under his pr...

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The True Sense of Life

Posted on March 15, 2023 in: News, Outreach to Haiti

The True Sense of Life
I am Sherley Saintervé, a young woman and medical doctor who is 31 years old. As I have matured and faced the challenges that come with living on this earth, I have learned “the urgent necessity to refocus my life on Jesus.” Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, I grew up in the Tabarre Sect...

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Haiti, Women, hope

Celebrating 10 Years of Pope Francis

Posted on March 12, 2023 in: News

Celebrating 10 Years of Pope Francis
  Vatican City - April 5, 2015. Pope Francis gives the Urbi et Orbi blessing (meaning "for the city and for the world") for the city of Rome and the entire world on April 5, 2015 in St. Peter's Basilica. | © L'Osservatore Romano By FAITH Catholic Celebra...

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Employment Opportunity for an Executive Assistant
Xavier High School in Middletown is looking for the right person to fill the position of Executive Assistant to the Headmaster and Principal. Details can be found HERE.   To view other job opportunities Click Here

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Pope Leo XIV Proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

Posted on January 13, 2026 in: News

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Pope Leo XIV Proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During this time of grace, which will extend until January 2027, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence. This Franciscan Jubilee Year, considered a gift for the entire Church and an occasion for authentic spiritual renewal, was inaugurated on Jan. 10 with a decree issued by the Apostolic Penitentiary of the Holy See. Until Jan. 10 of next year, the faithful can obtain this grace under t...

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9 Days for Life Novena Begins Friday, January 16th
The 9 Days for Life Novena, an annual prayer initiative for the protection of human life, will begin on Friday, January 16th, inviting Catholics across the country to unite in prayer, reflection, and action. Sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 9 Days for Life is a novena dedicated to fostering a deeper respect for the dignity of every human person, from conception to natural death. Each of the nine days includes a specific intention, a brief reflection, and suggested actions designed to help participants actively build a culture of life in thei...

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Diocese of Norwich to Host Rock Climbing Event with Bishop Reidy
The Diocese of Norwich is inviting families and individuals of all ages to reach new heights— literally— at a free indoor rock climbing event on Saturday, February 7, at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury. Adding to the excitement, Bishop Richard Reidy will be in attendance, offering participants a special opportunity to share in an evening of fellowship, encouragement, and fun with the diocesan shepherd. Designed as a welcoming experience for beginners and seasoned climbers alike, the event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and provides a safe, supervised...

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Join Us Jan. 22: Cathedral Mass on the Eve of the March for Life
The Diocese of Norwich invites you to join us for Mass on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, as we prepare in prayer for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. All are welcome—whether you are traveling to Washington or remaining here at home. Let us unite around the Eucharist and entrust this witness to the Lord. Bus Departure (Registered Pilgrims) For those who are registered for the bus trip, the bus will depart for Washington, D.C. immediately following Mass. Please plan to arrive early to allow for an on-...

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Knights of Columbus Celebrate Fourth Degree Exemplification at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The Knights of Columbus held an Exemplification of the Fourth Degree on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Norwich, marking a significant moment in the life of the Order and the Diocese. The Fourth Degree, the highest degree within the Knights of Columbus, emphasizes the principle of Patriotism and calls members to live their Catholic faith in faithful service to God, country, and community. The day began with Mass at 10:30 a.m., which was celebrated at the cathedral and offered in prayer for the candidates and their families. Following Mass...

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A Sanctuary for the Smallest Souls- How the Little Angels Shrine Brings Peace to Parents Who Mourn
There are moments in life when loss arrives quietly and seems to dissolve into the folds of ordinary days, leaving behind a hollow ache and the sense that something precious slipped through your hands before the world ever had the chance to know it. Grief like this settles in the hidden places of the heart, searching for somewhere to land, somewhere to breathe, somewhere to be held with the gentleness it deserves. For our family, one of those moments came in July of 2023. We experienced a traumatic miscarriage, a sorrow we carried mostly in silence because that is so oft...

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