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Easter Vigil Spreads the Light of Christ

Posted on April 19, 2025 in: Lent

The warm glow of candlelight washed over all gathered in the darkened Cathedral of Saint Patrick for the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, April 19th. The Liturgy of Light (Lucernarium) commenced as Father Peter Langevin and ministers proceeded in silence and darkness to the rear of the Cathedral. T...

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From the Archbishop: The Resurrection Gives Us Hope

Posted on April 17, 2025 in: Reflections, Lent

Hello there. I offer an early Easter message to you. “Christ Is Alive! He is our hope, and in a wonderful way he brings youth to our world. His very first words, then, that I would like to say to every young Christian are these: Christ is alive and he wants you to be alive!” With t...

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Watch the 2025 Chrism Mass and Homily by Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne

Posted on April 16, 2025 in: News, Vocations, Lent

The 2025 Chrism Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, April 16th, at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. The Most Rev. Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Norwich, presided over the sacred liturgy, which marks a highlight of Holy Week. This special Mass featured th...

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses — Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Posted on April 09, 2025 in: Events, Lent

Holy Week Masses Cathedral of Saint Patrick Masses will be live-streamed as indicated by * NorwichDiocese.org/Masses Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 13 7:30am + 9am + 10:30am* + 5pm Vigil Saturday, April 12th, 5pm Chrism Mass Wednesday, April&n...

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Chorus to Perform Free Palm Sunday Concert at the Cathedral

Posted on April 03, 2025 in: Events, Lent

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Chorus to Perform Free Concert of Faure’s "Requiem" on Sunday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. Cathedral of St. Patrick, 213 Broadway, Norwich On Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday) at 7:30 p.m., the ECSO and Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus (ECSC)...

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Chrism Mass April 16th at the Cathedral of St. Patrick

Posted on April 03, 2025 in: Events, Lent

This year, His Excellency, Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator, invites you to the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The Chrism Mass is the Liturgy during which the sacred Chrism is consecrated and the ...

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The Call of Easter

Posted on April 02, 2025 in: Reflections, Lent

In the stillness of the early morning, Mary Magdalene stood at the entrance of the empty tomb, her heart heavy with grief. “Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?’ Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, ‘Sir, if you have carried him ...

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All Are Invited: Cathedral Welcomes Sisters of Life for Powerful Lenten Encounter

Posted on March 24, 2025 in: Events, Lent, Around the Diocese

A Parish Mission led by the Sisters of Life will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick next Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM. ALL are invited to this Lenten Evening of Hope and Mercy -- come and encounter Him! WHAT WILL THE EVENING ENTAIL? A Lenten reflec...

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Lenten Mission: The Challenge of Holiness

Posted on March 20, 2025 in: Events, Lent

Join us for a powerful Lenten Mission with Fr. Tom Hoar, President of St. Edmund’s Retreat on Enders Island, as he explores The Challenge of Holiness. This inspiring afternoon will offer wisdom and reflection as we journey through Lent together. Sunday, March 23, 2025, from ...

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From Ashes to Alleluia: Lent as a Measure of Spiritual Time

Posted on March 18, 2025 in: Lent

Each Lent I am reminded of what St. Peter wrote, “With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day” (2 Pt 3:8). St. Peter affirms that God's perspective on time is holistic and all-encompassing. God sees and acts within the entire scope of time at...

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