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Catholic Charities Celebrates 100 Years
A Beginning Rooted in Faith ~ The First Decade ~ The story of Catholic Charities begins with the first words of the Gospel of St. John. “The Word was made flesh and lived among us.” Each day, month, generation and century is marked by the reality of those words. All who ser...

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Vocations Corner: Serving as Vocations Director Was an Honor
Back in July of 2007, Bishop Cote met with me in the Chancery and said he had given much thought to who he wanted to become the next Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Norwich. He looked me in the eye and said that throughout the process, he continued to come back to me. He offered me a cha...

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Norwich, Catholic
In Case You Missed It: Diocese of Norwich High School Graduation Videos
Watch the complete video of the Saint Bernard School Class of 2021 graduation below         Watch the complete video of the Mercy High School Class of 2021 graduation below     Watch the complete video of the Xavier High School Clas...

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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 9-Hope & Faith Video Series
June 9, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series our discussion about the blessings of Fatherhood continues. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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United in Hope - Bishop's June/July Column
June/July 2021 Four County Catholic United in Hope My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Recently I was thinking of my dear friend, Monsignor Brown, who only a few short years ago was suddenly called from us to eternal rest. He believed that through the strength of faith “we live in...

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Mercy's Italian Honor Society Makes Lasagna for SVDP Soup Kitchen
The Mercy chapter of the Italian National Honor Society, Società Onoraria Italica, Caterina di Siena, must complete a service project each year.  In the past, students have volunteered at the Saint Sebastian Church Feast as ticket vendors, in the fried dough booth, and helping with food sales.&...

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Building Hope In Haiti

Posted on June 05, 2021 in: Outreach to Haiti

Building Hope In Haiti
"For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."                                                ...

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Haiti
Marriage Encounter Helped Me Find My Best Friend Again
I found my best friend again 12 years ago during a Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience. I married him on June 2, 1990, but somewhere during those first 19 years of marriage, raising children, changing careers and caring for an elderly parent, I woke up one day to realize my best friend was gone....

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USCCB Urges Preservation of the Hyde Amendment
Latest budget proposes forcing taxpayers to fund abortion on demand! Urgent Action Needed!  On Friday, May 28th, President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2022 budget in which he proposes to eliminate the Hyde Amendment and some related pro-life provisions. Calling for the elimination of H...

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Posted on June 02, 2021 in: FaithSparks

Light at the End of the Tunnel
If you have driven through tunnels in Boston or New York City, you may wonder sometimes if you will ever see the light of day. I have been there. I commuted to Boston for two years and I know traffic. You can either get wrapped up in the craziness that surrounds you or you can look ahead and see if ...

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Former Parishioner of Bishop Reidy Moves Closer to Sainthood
A beloved Worcester “Block Mom,” a Harvard-educated convert, and one of the most compelling pro-life voices of her generation — could she also be a future saint? The Vatican has now approved the next step in the cause of Ruth Pakaluk, a former parishioner of Bishop Richard F. Reidy when he served as rector of the Cathedral of St. Paul in Worcester. In this article by Matt McDonald for the National Catholic Register, you’ll discover how her remarkable journey from atheism to Catholicism, her tireless pro-life witness, and her heroic serenity in suffer...

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Mark Your Calendar: Advent 2025 Begins November 30
  “Beloved, now is the acceptable time spoken of by the Spirit, the day of salvation, peace and reconciliation: the great season of Advent. This is the time eagerly awaited by the patriarchs and prophets, the time that holy Simeon rejoiced to see.” – St. Charles Borromeo The first day of Advent in 2025 is Sunday, November 30, 2025. According to the USCCB’s liturgical calendar, this is the first Sunday of Advent and the start of the new liturgical year. Advent will end on December 24, 2025, as we prepare to celebrate the Nativity of ...

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U.S. Bishops to Consecrate Nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026 to accompany the country’s 250th anniversary. At the USCCB Fall Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, bishops voted “to entrust our nation to the love and care of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.” Devoting the nation is an opportunity “to remind everyone of our task to serve our nation by perfecting the temporal order with the spirit of the Gospel as taught by the Second Vatican Council,” Bishop Kevin Rhoades of ...

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Bishop Reidy on the Meaning Behind Catholic Schools Week
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Catholic Schools Week is a celebration which began in 1974. This is a yearly celebration of Catholic Education throughout the United States. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week for 2026 is: “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” Catholic Schools educate the whole person mind, body and soul. It is based on Pope Francis’s words, “Christ is alive and He wants you to be alive.” Catholic Schools Week is celebrated from January 25 - January 31, 2026. The companion to National Catholic ...

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Renew Your Heart: Virtual Advent Mission 2025

Posted on November 20, 2025 in: News, ADVENT

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Renew Your Heart: Virtual Advent Mission 2025
In our very busy world, it’s easy to feel stretched thin or spiritually scattered. This Advent, come renew your heart and rediscover the gifts God longs to give you.   Join us for a three-week Virtual Advent Mission as we reflect on how Patience, Perseverance, and Peace can take root in our lives through prayer and grace. Join us on Tuesdays: December 2, 9, & 16 from 7PM – 8PM.  To register contact Alvania at atejada@norwichdiocese.net or 860-848-2237 ext. 304. Come prepare your heart for Christ this Advent season.     ...

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Padre Pio’s Devotional Joy Leads Us to the Christmas Open House
*Padre Pio and the Humble Mystery of the Incarnation* For Padre Pio, the heart of December was never noise or celebration—it was wonder. He was profoundly moved by the mystery of the Incarnation, the moment when God chose to enter the world in the smallest and simplest of forms. The humility of the Christ Child touched him deeply. Witnesses often noted that even the mention of the Infant Jesus brought a tenderness to his face and a quiet reverence to his voice. Though Padre Pio did not write extensively about the liturgical days leading up to Christmas, th...

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Renew Your Heart: Virtual Advent Mission 2025
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Padre Pio’s Devotional Joy Leads Us to the Christmas Open House
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Employment Opportunities in Education
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