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Getting Closer to God at St. Patrick Cathedral School - Hope & Faith
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Faustine from St. Patrick Cathedral School in Norwich speaks about the highlight of her Catholic education. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Seniors Grow into Sisterhood

Posted on June 20, 2022 in: School News

Seniors Grow into Sisterhood
Senior year can be challenging in many ways, but at the Academy of the Holy Family, the seniors have grown as a result of these challenges.  The majority of the class was new this year, and included girls from all around the world: Rwanda, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Brazil, and South Africa,...

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USCCB to Celebrate Religious Freedom Week: June 22-29
Religious Freedom Week takes place June 22-29. It begins with the feast day of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, includes the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and ends with the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.   The theme for this year is Life and Dignity for All. This year, as we approach the ...

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Knights of Columbus Present Connecticut State Council Program Service Awards
The Knights of Columbus honored local councils for some of their creative activities during the Connecticut State Council Program Service Awards at the state council’s annual meeting.  The Faith in Action Family Award went to Our Lady of Fatima Council 4122 in Vernon for the Keep Chris...

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In Case You Missed it - Virtual Summer Mission
Catch up on weeks 1 and 2 of our first Summer Virtual Mission, if you missed it - you can view them by watching the video replays below.   In the Week 2 session, Sr. Elissa Rinere delves into the Eucharist as a Mode of the Presence of Christ in the Liturgy. Click the link and enjoy! &n...

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National Eucharistic Revival Kick-off
The bishops of the United States are calling for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.  The bishops believe that God wants to see a movement of Catholics across the United States, healed, converted, formed and unified by a...

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School is 'Like a Family' - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Anthony from Sacred Heart School in Taftville talks about what a Catholic education means to him. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Christ’s Love is ‘Not for Ourselves Alone’
I often think how wonderful it is that God loves me and how awesome it is that He loves all of us. This recently came to mind when I was visiting the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website and learned in the celebration of Mass, “we receive grace that enables us to imitat...

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June Is Legacy Month- What will be Your Legacy?
Every year, the Diocese of Norwich proclaims June as “Leave a Legacy” month. Through this initiative parishioners are reminded of the importance and benefits of giving through estate planning and planned gifts. The Annual Catholic Appeal provides an opportunity for our generous parishion...

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Diakonia: Hospital Ministry Serves the Sick and Dying
It was in 2005, when I was in my fourth year of studies to become a deacon, that I was required to volunteer for a community service experience. As deacon candidates, we were encouraged to find a volunteer experience that would take us out of our comfort zones. About the same time, I saw a church...

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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 Saturday, May 16 Seeing is Believing This special event invites the communi...

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Praying Together for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Bishop Reidy Invites Diocese to Pray Pentecost Novena Bishop Richard F. Reidy is inviting the faithful of the Diocese of Norwich to join together once again in praying a Novena to the Holy Spirit during the nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost. As he marks his first anniversary as Bishop of Norwich, Bishop Reidy does so with gratitude for the welcome, support and faithful cooperation he has received throughout the diocese. From the beginning of his ministry here, he has reminded us that whatever good we hope to accomplish depends completely upon the grace of ...

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The Ascension of the Lord and the Promise of What Is to Come
As Catholics around the world prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension on Thursday, May 14, the Church reflects on the moment Christ returned to the Father in glory, completing His earthly mission while entrusting His followers with the mission of continuing His work in the world. Celebrated 40 days after Easter, the Ascension commemorates Jesus’ return to the Father after His Resurrection. Far from marking an ending, however, the feast points toward a beginning: the commissioning of the apostles, the birth of the Church’s mission, and the promise that...

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May 13 Marks the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima: A Call to Prayer, Penance and Peace On May 13, the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, commemorating the Blessed Virgin Mary’s first appearance to three shepherd children— Lucia dos Santos and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto— in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. Appearing during a time of war, unrest and uncertainty, Our Lady brought a message that remains deeply relevant today: prayer, repentance and trust in God. During the apparitions, Mary urged the children to pray the Rosary daily for peace in the w...

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New Opportunities at Area Catholic Parishes and Schools
Recent Employment Opportunities Posted on Diocesan Website The Diocese of Norwich Employment page continues to be a helpful resource for those seeking work in Catholic parishes, schools and related organizations throughout the region. Several new opportunities have been added recently, including positions in parish administration and Catholic education. Parish Business & Office Manager St. Pius X Parish, Middletown St. Pius X Parish in Middletown is seeking a full-time, highly organized Parish Business & Office Manager to manage finances, payroll an...

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In Memoriam: Sister M. Charles Marie (Patricia) Gwiazdowski (1943-2026)
Sister M. Charles Marie Gwiazdowski Enters Eternal Life The Diocese of Norwich mourns the passing of Sister M. Charles Marie (Patricia) Gwiazdowski, Sister of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, who entered into eternal life early Thursday morning, May 7, 2026, after a long illness. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1943, she was the daughter of Lillian (Arabik) and Frank Gwiazdowski, both of whom predeceased her. Sister attended school in Norwich and at the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic before entering the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Ch...

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