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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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Continuing a Journey of Faith - The Rite of Election
The Rite of Election, held Feb. 26 at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, takes place each year on the first Sunday of Lent in churches and cathedrals throughout the world. During this rite, upon the witness of Godparents, sponsors and catechists, those gathered affirm their intention ...

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held March 4

Posted on February 24, 2023 in: ProLife

Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held March 4
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, March 4 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. Following the Mass, t...

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The Living Presence of Christ - Hope & Faith Video Series
This month on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas, administrative assistant for the Office of Faith Events, speaks about scripture being the living presence of Christ today. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks &...

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The Power of Prayer - One Woman's Amazing Experience
May 27, 2021 dawned with blue skies and fair weather as Lois Roy, Sexton at Church of the Holy Family, in Hebron, arrived to begin her day.  She met and spoke with the pastor, Father Michael Phillippino in the driveway as he arrived for his duties. A short time later, Father was jolted ...

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Spend Time in Eucharistic Adoration

Posted on February 13, 2023 in: Reflections

Spend Time in Eucharistic Adoration
What we look at has the power to change us. Our eyes are like portals to our imagination. Seeing something has a unique ability to stimulate new thoughts, clarify former ideas and significantly alter our perception. To gaze upon the Grand Canyon, the face of a child or, more problematically, images ...

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Beloved ‘Mother Church' in Need of Care

Posted on February 08, 2023 in: News

Beloved ‘Mother Church' in Need of Care
Rescue the tower or close the church: That’s the dilemma facing congregants of St. Mary Church in Norwich and their pastor, the Rev. Robert Washabaugh. Parts of the exterior of the 100-year-old church are crumbling and have been declared a safety hazard - so much so that the perimeter is fe...

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Knights Corner- Why We March

Posted on February 07, 2023 in: News, ProLife

Knights Corner- Why We March
On the way home from attending a luncheon for the Connecticut March for Life kickoff last month, my wife Kerry and I began discussing the value in holding such a rally in Hartford this spring. It was certainly expensive to charter buses, print signs and pay for gas and parking if one drives there. W...

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World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life in the Diocese of Norwich
On Feb. 5, priests and Religious from around the Diocese of Norwich gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick to celebrate the gift of the Consecrated Life. All the faithful attendees came together to pray in thanksgiving for the Consecrated life and to ask God to bless members of Religious Co...

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Finding Hope When Your Children Fall Away from the Church
The question is one that many Catholic parents struggle with: Why don’t my adult children attend Mass or practice their faith? The answer is complicated and comprised of a myriad of factors beyond any parent’s control, said Deacon Dennis Dolan. “One thing I know, this is not on ...

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Young Adult Retreat: Encounter the Eucharist Through Friendships
Young adults ages 18 to 39 are invited to a day of prayer, fellowship, and renewal on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Saint Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck. Inspired by the witness of the newly canonized Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, the retreat will explore a central question: How can young adults encounter the Eucharist through friendships? Retreat Schedule 9:30 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (Celebrant: Fr. Jeffrey Ellis, Vocation Director) Talk 1: Ethan Roberts, UConn FOCUS Missionary Small-group discussion following the first talk...

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Join a Silent Discernment Retreat for Single Catholic Women
Silent Discernment Retreat for Single Catholic Women (Ages 18–35) “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) The Little Sisters of the Poor invite single Catholic women ages 18–35 to a Silent Discernment Retreat focused on prayer, listening, and openness to God’s voice. This retreat includes: Holy Mass Eucharistic Adoration Spiritual talks Abundant silence, creating space for your heart to listen to the Lord   At the beginning and end of the retreat, participants will have time for conversation and sharing ...

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Save the Date: Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti  Invites You to “For the Love of a Child Charity Gala”
    Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti  Invites You to the 19th Annual Gala   For the Love of a Child Charity Gala   Saturday, April 18, 2026 A Villa Louisa, 60 Villa Louisa Rd., Bolton, CT The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, of the Diocese of Norwich invites you to join him in this event that benefits the children who live in the Archdiocese of Port-au-of Prince, Haiti. Cocktails and appetizers at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner buffet. Special Guest Speaker, Haitian crafts, artwork and silent auction. Tickets are $100...

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Secure Your Spot at Steubenville East, July 24-26
STEUBENVILLE EAST - HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WELCOME Join teens from across the U.S. for three days of fellowship, faith, and worship at Steubenville East in Springfield, MA, from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26. This event is open to 8th–12th graders, with a total cost of $415, which covers the conference, meals, housing for 4, and transportation. A $100 deposit is required by the beginning of February to reserve your spot with Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry. To register, please speak with your Youth Minister or Catechetical Leader. For any questions, ...

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Pope Blesses Lambs During Annual Tradition on Feast of St. Agnes
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Leo XIV blessed two lambs in the Urban VIII Chapel at the Vatican Jan. 21, the feast of St. Agnes, a Roman martyr who is often depicted with a lamb. Agnes also is a derivative of the Latin word for lamb, "agnus." The lambs are raised by Trappist monks outside Rome, and they are bound and placed in baskets to prevent them from running away during the blessing. They are decorated with red and white flowers and blessed in a formal ceremony at the Basilica of St. Agnes and by the pope at the Vatican.  Benedictine nuns at the Monas...

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held February 7

Posted on January 21, 2026 in: ProLife

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held February 7
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, February 7 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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