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CT Catholic Conference Executive Director Speaks Out to Stop Assisted Suicide

Posted on February 25, 2021 in: News, ProLife

CT Catholic Conference Executive Director Speaks Out to Stop Assisted Suicide

A proposal will be heard in a public hearing this Friday before the Connecticut Legislature’s Public Health Committee that would allow doctors and others to help our fellow brothers and sisters take their own lives without safeguards and often through painful means. In this video, Chris Healy, Executive Director of the Connecticut Catholic Conference, explains how you can use your voice to make it known to lawmakers in Connecticut that life is sacred, and suicide is not the answer.

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Christopher Healy, Executive Director of the Connecticut Catholic Conference

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Pope Francis Names New Bishop for the Diocese of Norwich

Posted on February 13, 2025 in: News

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Pope Francis Names New Bishop for the Diocese of Norwich Reverend Monsignor Richard F. Reidy Appointed as Sixth Bishop NORWICH, CT – The Diocese of Norwich joyfully welcomes the appointment of Bishop-elect Richard F. Reidy as its sixth bishop. Pope Francis made the official announcement today at noon in Rome (6:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Bishop-elect Reidy comes to Norwich from the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, where he has served faithfully in various pastoral and administrative roles, most recently as Vicar General. His extensive experience in ...

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Bishop-elect Reidy Pledges Outreach and Healing in First Public Remarks

Posted on February 13, 2025 in: News

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Bishop-elect Reidy Pledges Outreach and Healing in First Public Remarks

In his first public appearance as the newly appointed Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Norwich, Monsignor Richard F. Reidy spoke candidly about his unexpected appointment, the challenges facing the diocese, and his commitment to its people. Addressing members of the media at the chancery on Wednesday morning, February 12, Bishop-elect Reidy recounted the moment he received the phone call from Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States. “He told me the Holy Father would like to appoint me to Norwich,” Bishop-elect Reidy said. “I was...

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Press Release: Joint Statement Regarding Agreement Establishing Compensation Fund

Posted on February 14, 2025 in: News

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Press Release: Joint Statement Regarding Agreement Establishing Compensation Fund

DIOCESE OF NORWICH AND CLERGY SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS REACH AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FUND FOR SURVIVORS AS DIOCESE SEEKS TO EXIT CHAPTER 11 Joint Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich, Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, the Association of Parishes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich, and Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America Norwich, CT, February 14, 2025– The Diocese of Norwich, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, the Association of Parishes, and Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America are pleased to announ...

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Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025

Posted on February 25, 2025 in: News, Lent

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In his message for Lent 2025, Pope Francis emphasized the importance of living one’s life as a constant journey of conversion, choosing to walk in peace and hope aside one’s fellow humans. “May the hope that does not disappoint, the central message of the jubilee, be the focus of our Lenten journey toward the victory of Easter,” the pope said in the message, released Tuesday. He also quoted St. Paul’s exclamation in the first letter to the Corinthians: “Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? W...

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A New Chapter Begins: Bishop-Elect Reidy’s First Mass in the Diocese of Norwich

Posted on February 12, 2025 in: News

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A New Chapter Begins: Bishop-Elect Reidy’s First Mass in the Diocese of Norwich

On February 12, 2025, following a press conference at the Chancery, Bishop-Elect Richard F. Reidy celebrated his first Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. Concelebrating the Mass with him were Monsignor Les Janik, Monsignor Anthony Rosaforte, Father Ted Tumicki, Father Peter Langevin, and Father Brian Romanowski. In his opening remarks, Bishop-Elect Reidy expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and his eagerness to serve the people of Norwich after three decades of priestly ministry in Worcester. During his homily, Bishop-Elect Reidy reflected on the ...

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2025 CT March for Life Coming on March 19th

Posted on March 05, 2025 in: News, ProLife

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2025 CT March for Life Coming on March 19th

For those who recognize the value of all life, the early months of the year offer many opportunities to publicly declare the sanctity and dignity of every human person. On Jan. 19, Archbishop Coyne was the main celebrant for a Pro-Life Mass & Baby Shower Collection at St. Mary Church in New Haven, part of Blessed Michael McGivney Parish. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, the Mass provided time for prayer and the chance to donate baby items for the Connecticut Pregnancy Resource Centers. Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish hosted a Mass for Life on Jan. 20 at St. Rober...

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