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Lenten Reflection- Deacon Michael Puscas

Posted on March 03, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

March 3, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Michael Puscas gives a Lenten reflection on the need for reconciliation. For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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Xavier Fulfills Mission of Caring for the Whole Person: Mind, Body, and Spirit

Posted on March 01, 2021 in: School News

John Guinan talks in glowing terms about the pastoral advising program at Xavier High School. “It reminds me of how special a school I work at, a school willing to put its money where its mouth is when it says it cares for the whole person: mind, body and spirit,” Guinan, assist...

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Campus Ministry Remains a Resource for Students

Posted on March 01, 2021 in: News, School News

Recently, I was listening to a radio commercial for a small family-owned jewelry store. The owner was discussing the effects the pandemic had on his business and indicated that cross necklaces have been one of the most popular items in his store. People feel extremely close to God, maybe ev...

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Keeping Alive the Tradition of Polish Easter Baskets

Posted on March 01, 2021 in: FaithSparks

Being Polish-American Catholics, my family has always adhered to Polish holiday traditions. As a child, one of the most loved and awaited traditions for me every year was the blessing of the Easter baskets on Holy Saturday at our home parish, St. Joseph’s in Norwich. On Holy Sat...

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Catholic Charities Cindy Mageski to Retire

Posted on March 01, 2021 in: Catholic Charities News

On behalf of the Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich family we would like to whole-heartedly congratulate Cindy Mageski on her retirement from the agency. From day one, 21 years ago Cindy has helped move mountains. She began her career as an Administrative Assistant in our New London office whe...

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Christians and Muslims Alike Welcome Pope Francis' Trip to Iraq

Posted on February 27, 2021 in: News

EWTN will Begin Coverage with Pope Francis' Arrival in Iraq, March 5th at 6 am Eastern Time Rome Newsroom, CNA- March 3, 2021 - Iraqi Christians and Muslims alike have expressed excitement for Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, an aid worker based in Erbil told CNA this wee...

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CT Catholic Conference Executive Director Speaks Out to Stop Assisted Suicide

Posted on February 25, 2021 in: News, ProLife

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,...

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Host a Parish Book Club

Posted on February 25, 2021 in: News

After meeting author Jim Sano at the final diocesan Book Club session, many participants were motivated to start a book club in their own parish. The author of the book “The Father’s Son” encouraged the participants to help evangelize by sharing their faith through love of literatu...

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Norwich, Catholic

Mystic Teaches Message of God’s Encompassing Love

Posted on February 25, 2021 in: News

Although mystic, spiritual guide and visionary Julian of Norwich died 600 years ago, her writings reveal a powerful message for us today – God looks on all of us with great love. “Julian of Norwich saw in God only love and in the context of this wrote her famous quote, &ls...

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Agape Love- Hope and Faith Video Series

Posted on February 24, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 43 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl- Director of the Office of Faith Events, gives insight into what agape love is. ...

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Posted on June 27, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Join Bishop Reidy for a Youth Hike!

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, Events

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Middle School and High School youth are invited to a special hike with Bishop Reidy on Saturday, July 19th at 10:00 A.M. at Hurd State Park in East Hampton. Hurd State Park provides the perfect backdrop for a meaningful outdoor adventure, blending fun, exercise, scenic views, and moments of spiritual reflection. The park's flexible trails, peaceful riverside spots, and stunning overlooks make it an ideal place to connect with nature and one another. What to bring: Comfortable shoes, water, and a picnic lunch. Parents are welcome, and Youth Groups are encoura...

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A Prayer for Father's Day

Posted on June 12, 2025 in: Reflections

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Dear God, Thank you for loving us with your perfect heart of a father. We ask you this Father's Day and always to guide and protect the hearts of all men in fatherly roles who are striving to love with your heart and do your work. Give them pure, chaste, courageous, and creative hearts like Saint Joseph. Give them hearts that never tire of serving those they are called to love. Give them hearts that seek out their loved ones and gently turn their gaze to see You, who is Love. And we ask you, Father, to bless them abundantly today....

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Now Hiring: Faith Filled Educators

Posted on June 17, 2025 in: News, School News

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There are several current job openings for educators in our diocese. The positions are updated weekly, so be sure to bookmark this page in your browser- NorwichDiocese.org/Employment Click Here to See the Current Open Positions All candidates must complete the official professional application to be considered for a teaching position or principal position and submit it to the Diocesan School Office. Applications are available on the employment page of the website. Visit NorwichDiocese.org/Employment to view all of the open jobs in the di...

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Pray for the Pope: Join the Sacred Heart Novena June 19–27

Posted on June 16, 2025 in: News

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Pray for the Pope: Join the Sacred Heart Novena June 19–27

Knights of Columbus Launches Sacred Heart Novena for Pope Leo XIV New Haven, Conn. — The Knights of Columbus have announced a special novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the intention of Pope Leo XIV, beginning June 19—his anniversary of priestly ordination—and concluding June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly is encouraging Knights, their families, and all people of goodwill to participate in the novena and to submit personal prayer intentions, which he will personally bring to Rome later this Jubilee Year. P...

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Bishop Reidy's Pastoral on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Posted on June 18, 2025 in: Reflections

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Bishop Reidy's Pastoral on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

June 16, 2025 My dear friends in Christ, This weekend we observe the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). This day reminds us in a particular way of the great gift of the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist has been called God’s gift par excellence because it is the gift of Jesus Himself and of His saving work. Jesus is present to us in many ways---- in the Scriptures, in all the sacraments, in the assembly of the faithful gathered to pray at Mass, and in the prie...

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