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Diocese Files Reorganization Plan, Establishing a Compensation Fund for Abuse Claims
Late last night, a plan of reorganization was filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court in the District of Connecticut, to settle the Diocese’s Chapter 11 reorganization case. The reorganization process has been ongoing since July 2021, when the Diocese filed for bankruptcy protection. Sin...

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The Humbling Experience of Adoration - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, coordinator of Catholic Family Services, speaks about how adoration affected her whole being and her relationship with Jesus; it could do the same for you! View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting Nor...

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Faithful from Around the Diocese Gather to Honor Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Led by the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. , priests, deacons, religious, and laypeople from around the Diocese of Norwich gathered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick to honor the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. View Bishop Cote's remarks below.  

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In my marriage preparation classes, I ask engaged couples to sit close to one another, hold hands, look into each other’s eyes and tell their future spouse what his or her most endearing quality is that day. When they are done sharing with one another, I ask the couples if they learned anything new from their exchange. Nearly every time the response is, “No, but it was nice to hear!...

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Bishop's Column: Sharing the Good News Through Witness Stories
So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. Luke 2:16-17   My dear brothers  and sisters in Christ, Each year, as we commemorate the birth of the Lord J...

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The Chair: A Conversation About Our Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Patrick, in typical gothic style, the interior has a real sense of being in a forest. Bundled columns that reach up and open like branches into ribs and clustered bosses on the ceiling that are reminiscent of foliage and the reinstatement of the garden, creating a salvific theme...

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Knights of Columbus Honor Pope Emeritus Benedict
Blessed Michael McGivney Center Announces Tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Exhibit in New Haven Features Numerous Items Related to Papacy The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center, operated by the Knights of Columbus at 1 State Street in New Haven, will feature a tribute to Pope Emeritu...

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My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, January 22, 2023, marks fifty years since the landmark Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. For fifty years there has been a march in Washington D.C. This year's march will be held on January 20. The theme is "Next Steps: Marching in a Post-Roe America." Much has changed in one year. On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v...

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Christ's Presence at Adoration - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl, director of the Office of Faith Events, speaks about how the peace we are seeking in this world can be found in the presence of Christ at Adoration. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDioc...

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A Prayer for 2023

Posted on January 01, 2023 in: Reflections

A Prayer for 2023
Remember us, O God; from age to age be our comforter. You have given us the wonder of time, blessings in days and nights, seasons and years. Bless your children at the turning of the year and fill the months ahead with the bright hope that is ours in the coming of Christ. You are our Go...

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese
      Do you have an upcoming parish or school event that would be of interest to others in the Diocese? These folks do! Around the Diocese Submissions Please provide your event details to your parish administrator for submission. Email submissions are NOT accepted. Descriptions are limited to 30 words. Parish Admin Log-In   Calendar of Events Here's what's happening Around the Diocese!   Upcoming Parish Events     May 1-3 Retrouvaille of CT If your marriage has become di...

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Seton Honorees Announced for the 16th Annual Scholarship Dinner
2026 Seton Scholarship Dinner to Honor Three Catholic Educators The Diocese of Norwich will celebrate the 16th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Lake of Isles in Stonington. Named in honor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the dinner recognizes the lasting impact of Catholic education and honors educators whose service reflects the mission of Catholic schools throughout the diocese. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first person born in the United States to be canonized, is known as a founder of the nation’s parochial school system. Bor...

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Hundreds of Men to be Ordained in U.S. in 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 in: News

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Hundreds of Men to be Ordained in U.S. in 2026
Ordinands on average are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics preparing for diocesan ministry, according to the 2026 survey by The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). More than 400 men will be ordained to the priesthood in the U.S. this year, and on average they are 33 years old and are lifelong Catholics, according to an annual CARA survey. The Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released its 2026 national survey of seminarians who are scheduled for ordination this year. The survey was administered between Feb. 12 and March ...

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An Afternoon with Father Chris Alar at Immaculate Conception Center in Putnam
PUTNAM — The Immaculate Conception Center will host a special afternoon of prayer, community, and inspiration on Sunday, May 17, 2026, welcoming Father Chris Alar, MIC, for its annual fundraiser. Titled “An Afternoon with Father Chris Alar,” the event offers an opportunity for the faithful to come together in a spirit of devotion and fellowship, while supporting the ongoing mission of the Immaculate Conception Center. The afternoon will begin at 3:00 p.m. with an outdoor Mass, open to all. Celebrated by Father Alar, a member of the Marian Fathers of ...

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Men’s Morning Retreat Invites Participants to Lead with Faith and Purpose
Men across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to step into that calling at the upcoming Men’s Morning Retreat, a time of prayer, reflection, and fraternity designed to renew and strengthen faith-filled leadership in everyday life. Hosted by Brothers in Christ, the retreat will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Bridget of Kildare, Moodus. The morning will be led by Bishop Richard F. Reidy, who will guide participants in reflecting on what it means to lead as men of faith within their families, workplaces, and communities. Centere...

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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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