Posted on December 30, 2025 in: News
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Prayer for the New Year
(Used and recommended by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, adapted from the Roman Missal and the Liturgy of the Hours)
O God of time and eternity,
we thank You for all the blessings of the past year
and entrust to You the days of the year to come.
Grant us Your wisdom to use each moment well,
Your mercy to forgive what is past,
and Your grace to walk faithfully in Your will.
Help us grow in love for You and for one another,
to seek justice, practice charity,
and place our hope always in You.
May the li...
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Pope Leo XIV will solemnly conclude the Jubilee Year Jan. 6 at St. Peter's Basilica, but the holy doors at the other papal basilicas of Rome were closed over the last few days by the cardinals who serve as the basilicas' archpriests.
ROME (CNS) -- The path to conversion, the door to God's mercy and the call to live in Christian hope all continue beyond the Jubilee Year, said the three cardinals who closed the Holy Doors at three major basilicas in Rome.
On the feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6, Pope Leo will solemnly close the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basi...
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Posted on December 30, 2025 in: News
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Pope Leo XIV meets with a group of pilgrims from St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, on Dec. 29, 2025, in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV on Monday explained that in order to allow God’s action in our personal lives, people must “empty” themselves and cultivate a deep inner life.
The pontiff made the observation during a Dec. 29 audience at the Apostolic Palace with a group of pilgrims from St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
The event took place in...
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The Diocese of Norwich is now accepting nominations for the Norwich Diocesan Our Lady, Queen of Hope Award, a new honor created to recognize a woman whose faith, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on the life of the Church.
The award will be presented by Bishop Richard F. Reidy and is named in honor of Our Lady, Queen of Hope, our Blessed Mother, who serves as the perfect model of faith, trust, and humble leadership. Through her “yes” to God, Mary teaches us what it means to lead with courage, compassion, and hope—virtues that this award...
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Posted on January 05, 2026 in: News
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Diocese of Norwich Appoints Paul F. Dillon Jr., CMA, as New Diocesan Finance Officer
The Diocese of Norwich has appointed Paul F. Dillon Jr., CMA, as its new Diocesan Finance Officer, effective January 5, 2026. He succeeds Karen Huffer, who recently retired after many years of dedicated service.
Mr. Dillon is a seasoned financial executive with more than 30 years of experience in finance, accounting, treasury, and administration for international and domestic organizations. Most recently, he served as Senior Director of Finance for International Game Tec...
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The John P. Holland Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) in New London is inviting the faithful and the broader community to help launch Irish Heritage Month with a special “Green Mass” in honor of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland and the Diocese of Norwich.
The Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Norwich, with Bishop Richard F. Reidy as celebrant. Regional Irish American organizations are being invited to participate, and Bishop Reidy will then lead those organizations in the No...
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