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St. Bernard, Mercy High Schools Hold Graduations
Saint Bernard School in Uncasville and Mercy High School in Middletown both held graduation ceremonies this week. Saint Bernard School is a Roman Catholic co-educational college preparatory school for grades 6 through 12 located in Uncasville, Connecticut.  It is co-sponsored by the Diocese ...

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Mercy Chamber Choir Wins Contest, Will Open for Foreigner During Their Farewell Tour
Mercy Chamber Choir Wins Contest; Will Open for Foreigner During Their Farewell Tour June 1, 2023 This morning, the Mercy Chamber Choir was surprised with a live announcement from the team at WFSB, The River 105.9 and IHEART Media and Entertainment... their submission was the winning performan...

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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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Why is June the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
June is known as the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus most simply because the solemnity of the Sacred Heart is celebrated during this month. This year, the solemnity falls on June 16. The date changes each year because it is celebrated on the Friday after the Corpus Christi octave, or the Friday a...

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Memorial Day Masses Honor Sacrifices of Service Members
(FCC Newsdesk, May 29, 2023) Memorial Day Masses to honor the sacrifices of service members, took place throughout the diocese today, Monday, May 29. Monsignor Les Janik, Vicar General for the diocese, concelebrated Mass with priests from the Norwich deanery at St. Joseph Cemetery in...

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Addiction to Adoration: One Man's Spiritual Journey
There is an old saying that could very well describe Brother John Blaschik’s journey to the Trappists: “Every saint has a past and every sinner a future.” Not too long before becoming a monk, he was on a very different path — a path to perdition. Blaschik is a monk of t...

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Action Alert: Connecticut School Climate Policy
ACTION ALERT Please Urge Your State Senator to Vote "No" on SB 1166 SB 1166 AN ACT CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL CLIMATE POLICY      The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference has serious concerns about SB 1166 which has been ...

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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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Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support in Effort to Collect One Ton of Food for Catholic Charities
Help Anthony Reach One Ton of Food Eagle Scout Candidate Seeks Community Support for Catholic Charities A local Scout’s commitment to serving others is already making a meaningful impact— and there is still time to help. Anthony DePaola, a member of Boy Scout Troop 13 in Colchester, has launched a food drive benefiting Catholic Charities of Norwich as his Eagle Scout service project. His ambitious goal is to collect one ton (2,000 pounds) of non-perishable food to help support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the Dioces...

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Join Bishop Reidy on a Pilgrimage of Faith

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Join Bishop Reidy on a Pilgrimage of Faith
Pilgrimage to the Shrines of St. Kateri Tekakwitha and the North American Martyrs Planned for July 14   The Diocese of Norwich invites the faithful to join Bishop Reidy for a special one-day pilgrimage to two of New York’s most beloved Catholic shrines on Tuesday, July 14, the Feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Pilgrims will travel by deluxe motorcoach to the National Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Fonda, New York, and the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville, where they will have the opportunity to pray, attend Mass, explore the grounds, and le...

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Watch the 2026 Corpus Christi Mass and Eucharistic Procession
Hundreds of the faithful walked with the Lord in prayer, devotion and blessing as a witness to His love and Presence among us in the Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday, June 7, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick.  The Feast of Corpus Christi celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Catholics believe in faith that the Eucharist is not merely a symbol, but truly Christ Himself — Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity — given to us in love to nourish and strengthen each of us individually and all of us together as His C...

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Let's Roll! A Family Bike Ride with Bishop Reidy
  CYCLING WITH BISHOP REIDY Families are invited to join Bishop Reidy for a summer bike ride! Saturday, June 27th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Hop River State Park Trail “Rockville Spur” Families will meet in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s Church 33 West Street, Vernon, CT 06066 and head to the trail together. The trail is a crushed stone and dirt path that spans approximately 7 miles total. After the bike ride, families are invited to bring and enjoy a picnic lunch together. Register Here Questions...

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There's Still Time to Register for Prayer and Paint Night!
Prayer and Paint Night A Creative Evening of Faith & Renewal Step away from the noise of daily life and enter into a peaceful evening where creativity meets prayer. Christ the King Church in Old Lyme invites you to a special Prayer and Paint Night—a chance to slow down, reflect, and create in a spirit of faith and fellowship. Whether you're an experienced artist or simply seeking a moment of quiet renewal, this evening offers a gentle invitation to encounter God through beauty, stillness, and community. Event Details Date: Wednesday, Jun...

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Strengthen Your Marriage Through Faith - Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience
  Marriage Encounter Experience August 28–30 • Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford Uncover the Secrets to a Lasting and Transformational Marriage This summer, couples are invited to pause, reflect, and reconnect during a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience at Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, Connecticut. The Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience offers married couples a private and meaningful opportunity to create dialogue with one another and with God, deepening their understanding of what it means to be ...

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