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Ordination to the Priesthood - Saturday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m.
You are cordially invited to attend the Mass of Ordination of Deacon Michael Castiblanco to the priesthood on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich.

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Saint John Church in Bozrah celebrates 125th anniversary of its dedication
By Ryan Blessing Saint John Mission Church celebrated the 125th anniversary of its dedication with a special Mass on Sunday, June 16.  Saint John was built in 1893 and dedicated on June 17, 1894. It is the oldest Roman Catholic Mission east of the Mississippi River. Pastoral care of ...

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St. John Mission Church to celebrate 125th anniversary
Saint John Mission Church in Bozrah will mark the 125th anniversary of its dedication on June 16. Mass at 9 a.m. will be celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote, followed by a brunch at the Moose Club in Bozrah. St. John Church was built in 1893 and dedicated on June 17, 1894.  It is the oldest...

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June 7, 2019 WASHINGTON— The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2019 Spring General Assembly in Baltimore, June 11-14.   During the assembly, the bishops will discuss and vote on bishop accountability measures to respond to the abuse crisis and will also hear reports from the National Advisory Council and an annual progress report by the Natio...

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Monthly Holy Hour for Vocations - June 28th at 7pm in Norwich, CT
Join us at St Patrick Cathedral at 213 Broadway, Norwich at 7pm on June 28, 2019 as we pray for men to answer the call to be instruments of God’s grace as priests of Jesus Christ.

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Vocations, Prayer, Holy Hour
Healing Mass / Celebration of Pentecost - Sunday, June 9 at Immaculata Retreat House in Willimantic
"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing them...

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Pentecost, Healing Mass, Willimantic
Want to help others while enjoying your hometown Connecticut Tigers?   Come join Catholic Charities at Dodd Stadium on June 21st at 7:05pm and enjoy a game, while helping others! Come for the game and stay for the fireworks. Perfect opportunity to thank your employees, volunteers and families! Contact 860-889-8346 x287 

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DHS Jubilarians Celebrate Faithful Service
By Ryan Blessing The Daughters of the Holy Spirit celebrated a combined total of 855 years of service by 16 Jubilarians at a special Mass on June 2 at the St. Joseph Church in Willimantic. Six of the Jubilarians marked anniversaries of 70 years with the DHS. Two Daughters celebrate 65 years, t...

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We Can Help.  Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal
We Can Help To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Diocesan Reporting Line @ 1-800-624-7407 If the incident involves a minor (persons under the age of 18), you must also call: State of Con...

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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   Classes & Formation Wednesday, September 3 – May 13 Certificate P...

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Sunday: Diocese-Wide Young Adult Mass with Bishop Reidy
Young adults from throughout the Diocese of Norwich are invited to gather for Mass with Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs. A reception will follow Mass. Event Details What: Mass for Young Adults with Bishop Richard F. Reidy When: Sunday, February 1, 2026  |  7:00 p.m. Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel (UConn campus), Storrs, CT 06268 After Mass: Reception to follow  

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‘God Chose You for Me’: Marriage Retreat Day Planned for March 21
  Married couples are invited to step away from the busyness of daily life and invest in their relationship at a Marriage Retreat Day titled God Chose You for Me, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Hartford. The retreat will take place on Saturday, March 21, at the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Pastoral Center in Bloomfield. Designed as a day of reflection, prayer, and renewal, the retreat focuses on deepening the spirituality of marriage and strengthening the bond between husband and wife. Rooted in the missio...

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Filled Easter Basket Donations Needed for St. Vincent de Paul Place
St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich  is preparing for our annual Easter basket distribution, bringing joy to children in our community. We are seeking approximately 1,000 filled Easter baskets to meet the needs of local families. Distribution will begin March 16, 2026, and baskets can be dropped off at St. Vincent de Paul Place, 120 Cliff Street, Norwich. For more information, please contact Jill at jcsvdpp@gmail.com or 860-889-7374.   Thank you for helping make Easter brighter for the children we serve!

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Gathering the Faithful for the March

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Gathering the Faithful for the March
  As anticipation builds for the 2026 Connecticut March for Life, scheduled for March 18, 2026, organizers are encouraging parishes across the state to help make participation accessible by sponsoring buses to the event or partnering with neighboring parishes to do so. This call to action follows a powerful witness earlier this year. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the faithful gathered for Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. Following the liturgy, a contingency of pilgrims— led by Bishop Richard Reidy— traveled to Washington, D.C. to pa...

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Catholic Charities is Seeking Volunteers for Several Roles
Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers for the following positions: Receptionist(s): Bilingual, greet clients, answer phones and other responsibilities. Grant Writer(s): Previous grant writing experience, flexible hours, work from home. Finance Volunteer: Enter data information. Digital Designer: Applies creative thinking and technical skills to design content for websites. Web Developer: Designs, builds, maintains websites or web applications Fundraiser: Design, plans and executes events to raise funds for Catholic Charities.   Please send yo...

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In Memoriam: Reverend John Stanley Gwudz (1946–2026)
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Catholic Charities is Seeking Volunteers for Several Roles
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