Dear Friends in Catholic Education,
The world in which we live is experiencing change at a pace unlike any we have known before. In many ways, it mirrors the dramatic shifts of the Industrial Revolution, when the cotton gin transformed agriculture, the telephone redefined communication, and the miracle of flight reshaped human possibility. Today, we find ourselves in the midst of another revolution, one driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation, that will profoundly influence our children’s future.
In this moment of transformation, Cath...
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Building Strong Foundations in Faith and Learning
This weekend, September 6–7, 2025, parishes across the Diocese of Norwich will hold the annual Catholic Elementary School Collection. This special collection directly supports our nine Catholic elementary schools in their mission to provide strong academics, faith-based values, and nurturing environments where students grow both academically and spiritually. Catholic schools are more than classrooms—they are communities of faith where children encounter Christ daily, discover their unique gifts, and learn to s...
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📚🎒 Back-to-School Donation Drive by Catholic Charities! 🎒📚
As the school year approaches, Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich is calling on the community to help support local children in need by donating essential school supplies. From backpacks and notebooks to pencils, glue sticks, and more — every contribution makes a difference in a child's education.
🛍️ What to Donate:
Children’s school essentials (backpacks, crayons, pencils, rulers, notebooks, glue sticks, sharpeners, etc.)
📍 Drop-Off Locations:
28 Huntington St., New London
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Some lives unfold like music. There are those that begin with a bold solo, others with quiet refrains that grow richer over time. But then there are lives like that of Dr. Anne Halloran Tortora: lives that resemble a sacred hymn— faithful, humble, beautiful, and composed not for personal glory, but for the glory of God.
A Catholic music educator for over three decades, Anne is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, a relentless advocate for the arts in Catholic schools, and a recent quarterfinalist for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award. Her story, however, is n...
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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while living your faith? The Diocese of Norwich and its affiliated schools and ministries are seeking passionate, mission-driven individuals to join our team! Whether you're called to lead, teach, serve, or support, there’s a place for you in our vibrant Catholic community.
Be a Light in Catholic Education
Our diocesan schools are on fire with faith, and we’re hiring teachers, aides, and leaders who want to shape hearts and minds! Now accepting applications for the 2025–26 school year in schools a...
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There are several current job openings for educators in our diocese. The positions are updated weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser- NorwichDiocese.org/Employment
Click Here to See the Current Open Positions
All candidates must complete the official professional application to be considered for a teaching position or principal position and submit it to the Diocesan School Office. Applications are available on the employment page of the website.
Visit NorwichDiocese.org/Employment to view all of the open jobs in the di...
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Nearly 500 student athletes from across nine dioceses competed in the New England CYO Basketball Tournament hosted by the Diocese of Norwich March 28-30 under the auspices of the Office of Faith Events (OFE).
“Hosting this tournament was an incredible opportunity for our Diocese to shine by showing hospitality to other dioceses who have hosted this tournament for countless years when we were not able to reciprocate,” said Liza Roach, youth and young adult minister who oversaw the event for the diocese. “Experiencing the excitement and enthusiasm among t...
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The seventh- and eighth-graders at St. Joseph School in New London understand well the reasons they spend the morning on the third Thursday of March each year preparing dinner for the New London Community Meal Center just around the corner from the school.
For 36 years, young people in grades 7 and 8 have cooked and served meals to the guests of the Meal Center. In the words of the eighth-grade vice president when asked why they do it: “God wants us to do this!”
Stones of God's Kingdom
St. Joseph School makes clear to its st...
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St. Joseph School in Baltic marked a significant milestone this year—its 150th anniversary. Since its founding in 1874, the school has remained a cornerstone of faith, education, and community, shaping generations of students to lead lives of service and integrity. The anniversary celebrations on January 26, 2025, brought together alumni, students, faculty, and friends to honor this legacy.
Commemorative Mass
The day began with a special Mass at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated by Father Tito and concelebrated by Father Josemaria. Students parti...
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As we move into Catholic Schools Week we highlight one school that has been educating students in the Faith for more than 150 years.
St. Joseph School in Baltic celebrated a milestone this year—its 150th anniversary. Since its founding in 1874, the school has been a cornerstone of faith, education, and community, nurturing generations of students to lead lives of service and integrity. The anniversary celebrations on January 26, 2025, reflected the school’s enduring legacy and vibrant present, bringing together alumni, students, faculty, and friends.
Comme...
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