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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal
We Can Help To report inappropriate conduct of any kind by a Diocesan Bishop please contact ReportBishopAbuse.org or call 1-800-276-1562 To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Dioce...

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Exploring the Lives of Black Saints

Posted on February 24, 2022 in: News

Exploring the Lives of Black Saints
During this Black History Month, we are reminded of the Black Saints in our own Catholic history. How many saints of African descent are you aware of? Well, there are probably more than you know. Below are three more recently canonized black saints, as well as  some persons who are on their way...

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Vatican Laments ‘Tragic’ Invasion of Ukraine by Russia
By Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency The Vatican’s Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin lamented on Thursday the “tragic scenes” taking place in Ukraine after Russia’s attack, and said wisdom is needed to save the world “from the folly and horrors of war.&...

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Resources to Help You on Your Lenten Journey
During Lent, we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s resurrection through prayer and reflection. We contemplate the promised Second Coming of Jesus as Savior. And amid the flurry of preparations, we look for practical ways to observe the holiness of the season in our everyday lives. ...

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'Plant Your Own Seeds of Faith' - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl, Director of the Office of Faith Events, speaks about doing small things with great love for our friends and neighbors.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Father Mike Schmitz to Pro-Life Marchers: 'Every Person Matters'
The popular podcaster and YouTube star Father Mike Schmitz came well-prepared for his speech at the March for Life rally. “The first speech I ever gave in my entire life was in eighth grade. We got a chance to choose any topic, any argument, any position,” he told a large crowd assemb...

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Do Small Things With Great Love at Work - Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister, speaks about doing small things with great love at work.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Giving is a Way of Life at Saint Bernard School 
Giving back to the community is a longstanding tradition at Saint Bernard School. This philosophy of generosity and caring is deeply rooted in the school’s faith and values. This year, students decided to increase the type, duration and amount of their philanthropy.  Listening to Pat V...

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Compelled By Mercy:  Core Value of Mercy Education
Mercy students, in the spirit of their founder Catherine McAuley, are steadfastly determined to take Mercy into an interconnected world. Their shared sense of social consciousness is fortified by universal empathy and a conviction that all are worthy of God’s mercy. This deep awareness and com...

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Six Xavier Juniors, Senior Leader Selected For XBSS Retreat 
When the six members of the Class of 2023 return from the XBSS Junior Retreat in March, they no doubt will experience what Father Joseph MacNeill talked about in his message to the student body at Mass on Jan. 4.  “Each of us can find a practical way to experience a newness, a rebirth ...

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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 Events For events with additional information, click the blue event title to view the complete announcement. ...

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Marking September 11 Anniversary, USCCB's Archbishop Coakley Offers Prayers
WASHINGTON - “As conflicts intensify around the world, let us renew our commitment to be Christ’s instruments of peace in an increasingly fractured and divided world,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, in a statement marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.  Archbishop Coakley’s statement follows:   “As we prayerfully remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001, I invite all Catholics to join me in prayer for the victims taken from us in acts...

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In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS

Posted on September 09, 2026 in: News

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In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS
In Memoriam: Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS April 8, 1935 – September 3, 2026 Sister Anne Marie Berthiaume, DHS, 91, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, Connecticut. Born Marie Anne Louise Berthiaume in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Lawrence (Loronzo) Berthiaume and Alice (Beland) Berthiaume. After graduating from Waterbury Catholic High School as the business valedictorian in 1953, she entered the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and professed her vows ...

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Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy with Bishop Reidy
The faithful of the Diocese of Norwich are invited to join Bishop Richard Reidy for a special pilgrimage to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Monday, October 5, the Feast of St. Faustina Kowalska. The day will offer pilgrims an opportunity to step away from the demands of daily life and spend time in prayer, reflection and devotion to the Divine Mercy of Jesus. Located in the Berkshire Hills, the National Shrine is home to the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and has long welcomed pilgrims seeking to deepen their underst...

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Put Your Accounting Skills to Work for the Diocese of Norwich
Accounts Payable & Office Assistant Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich About the Diocese of Norwich The Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich serves the faithful across Eastern Connecticut and is committed to advancing the mission of Jesus Christ through worship, evangelization, education, charitable outreach, and stewardship of resources. The Diocese supports parishes, schools, ministries, clergy, and lay leaders in fostering vibrant Catholic communities rooted in faith, service, and discipleship. As a diocesan employee, you become part of a faith-driven organiz...

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New Day Seminar Offers Support for Those Grieving a Loved One
Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center in Higganum will offer its New Day Seminar for the Bereaved this fall, providing support and guidance for those navigating the loss of a loved one.   The seminar will meet for nine Thursdays from September 24 through December 3, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with no sessions on November 12 or 26.   The program is designed to help participants work through the tasks of grieving in a supportive setting. The accompanying book costs $15, and a free-will offering is welcomed.   Reservations are required. &...

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