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Full Text: Pope Francis’ Homily for Christmas 2023
Below is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, delivered on Dec. 24, 2023, in St. Peter’s Basilica. “A census of the whole earth” (cf. Lk 2:1). This was the context in which Jesus was born, and the Gospel makes a point of it. ...

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March 25: Consecration of Russia & Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
  CLICK HERE for Livestream Bishop Cote will join with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, by publicly offering a Prayer of Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 12 Noon on Friday, March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation. The Mass and Consecration will ta...

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Pope Francis issued his World Communications Day message on January 23, saying that the risk of misinformation being spread on social media was now widely recognized. “We have known for some time that news and even images can be easily manipulated, for any number of reasons, at times simply for sheer narcissism,” he wrote. “Being critical in this regard is not about demonizing...

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Virtual Forum Explores 'Life in the Thought of Pope Francis'
FCC News Desk -- An appreciation of the dignity and worth of all human beings was at the heart of a special online forum held Sunday, Oct. 4. "Life in the Thought of Pope Francis" was hosted from the Diocese of Norwich by Father Robert Washabaugh, who invited three national...

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Laudato Si in 30 Days

Posted on September 01, 2020 in: News, Reflections, FaithSparks

Laudato Si in 30 Days
As Stewards of Creation we share Laudato Si’ this month, written by Pope Francis, On Care for Our Common Home the earth. For the fifth anniversary of the original Laudato Si, the encyclical has been condensed into thirty-day examination, for which the Office of Faith Events will facilitate ...

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A virtual event to give Catholics a clear understanding of how issues related to the protection of the unborn, care for our world, and the dignity of migrants and refugees intersect for us as followers of Christ, will take place October 4 from 7-8 P.M. Entitled, Life in the Thought of Pope Francis, the event aims to show how Christians should look at the interconnectedness of these issues, and way...

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In Case You Missed It: Laudato Si' Week 2020
Laudato Si’ Week has begun, and thousands of Catholics from all over the world have joined in. On Saturday and Sunday, the Holy Spirit moved the faithful during a two-day retreat that left many in tears of sorrow for our common home and tears of joy for the hope we share. On May 20, the ...

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The Cross is Our Hope: Pope Francis Gives Urbi et Orbi Blessing During Coronavirus
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City (CNA) - On Friday, before an empty and rain-covered St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis held Eucharistic adoration and gave an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing, praying for the world during the coronavirus pandemic which has killed more than 25,000 people. ...

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On St. Joseph's Feast, Pope Francis Prays the Rosary
Vatican City (CNA) - On the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the protector of families and the Church, Catholics in Italy will pray the rosary together from their homes for protection from the coronavirus. Pope Francis said he will also be praying the rosary from his home at the Vatican. “M...

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Pope Francis' Amazon Exhortation Calls for Holiness
By Courtney Mares Vatican City (CNA) - Pope Francis published his response to the Vatican’s 2019 Amazon synod in an apostolic exhortation Wednesday. Despite widespread speculation following the synod, the pope does not call for married priests, but seeks to expand "horizons b...

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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 April 10-12 Healing Weekend The Beginning Experience Ministry is inviting m...

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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"

Posted on March 12, 2026 in: Reflections

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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"
“Christ be with me, Christ within me” St. Patrick’s Breastplate The Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick on March 17. The following prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and has a personalized inspiration for all of us who reside in our diocese placed under his protection and reliant on his intercession.  “Christ be with me, Christ within me… Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Chri...

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Pope Leo XIV Explains the Church’s ‘Human and Divine Dimensions’
Pope Leo XIV leads the weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square on March 4, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News The pope’s catechesis focused on the dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium, one of the pillars of Vatican II. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV said Wednesday that the Church cannot be understood solely from a human perspective but rather as the fruit of God’s plan of love for humanity realized in Christ. He also emphasized that this does not imply the spiritual superiority of the Church’s members. “An ideal and pure C...

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New Papal Envoy Named for the United States

Posted on March 10, 2026 in: News

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New Papal Envoy Named for the United States
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, giving the Church in this country a new diplomatic representative at an important moment in its life. The appointment was announced March 7. Archbishop Caccia, 68, succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, who has served in the role since 2016. For many Catholics, the title “apostolic nuncio” may sound unfamiliar, but the role is significant. The nuncio serves as the Holy Father’s personal representative to both the Church and the government of...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of March
In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions?” Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March is for disarmament and peace. In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine what a world without wars would be like? A world without the terror of approaching explosions? Without rocket alarms shattering the silence of the night?” “Please j...

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Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It
Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It The 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal is not simply about meeting a goal. It is about seeing, with fresh eyes, what the Church is doing right here in our own diocese through faith put into action. This weekend, March 7 and 8, parishes across the Diocese of Norwich began sharing the new ACA video. It is worth taking a few minutes to watch. ↑↑↑Click the Play Button More Than a Fundraising Video A good video does more than explain a campaign. It remind...

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