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Legion of Mary to Mark its Centennial
The Legion of Mary is a world-wide Papally-approved organization of Catholic men and women who offer their services to their Pastor to aid him in performing spiritual works in the Parish. This is done by placing themselves under the banner of Mary so that with her help they may develop greater holin...

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Catholic Video & Audio Resources are Just a Click Away
Are you looking for an alternative to the content on secular TV & Social Media? The Office of Faith Events has compiled a curated list of hundreds of links to Catholic video and music content. Have fun exploring the many categories. Find links conveniently sorted into topics such as Cathol...

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Video Replay - Summer Mission on the Parables
Did you miss any of the sessions of the Summer Mission on the Parables? Here they all are in one convenient place for you to watch whenever you would like. Each session was led by Sr. Elissa Rinere, former Chancellor for the Diocese. -Click the icon on the video you are watching to ex...

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Video: Learn About the St. Joseph Churches in the Diocese
Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph Learn more about the Churches named St. Joseph in the Diocese of Norwich during the Year of St. Joseph. This week the Office of Faith Events visits Fr. David Choquette at St. Joseph, North Grosvenordale.

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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 23-Hope & Faith Video Series
June 23, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Kelsey Doherty from St. Bridget of Kildare in Moodus, speaks about the blessings of fatherhood. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Solidarity in Freedom - Religious Freedom Week- June 22-29
In the United States, we celebrate a long history of religious freedom, protected under the First Amendment, passed by Congress September 25, 1789, and ratified on December 15, 1791. Religious freedom permits the Church, and all religious communities, to live out their faith in public and to serv...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on June 20, 2021 in: News

Clergy Appointments
The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D. D., Bishop of Norwich, has made the following clergy and diocesan appointments in the Diocese of Norwich   CLERGY APPOINTMENTS Very Rev. Grzegorz Brozonowicz, Dean, Old Saybrook Deanery. Effective: June 21, 2021 Very Reverend Brian Converse...

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An Action-Packed Day at Xavier

Posted on June 18, 2021 in: School News

An Action-Packed Day at Xavier
Friday, April 30, was one of those celebratory days at Xavier.  “As we begin the end of the year celebrations, days like this are why we chose to be educators. A truly fabulous day at Xavier,” Headmaster Dave Eustis said as he reflected on all that had occurred. First up, befo...

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June is Legacy Month - What Will Your Legacy Be?
Each 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. During this past year, so many of us have been concerned with helping our frie...

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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 16-Hope & Faith Video Series
June 16, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Michael McKeever from Our Lady Queen of Peace in Coventry speaks about the blessings of Fatherhood. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Mary, Full of Grace: Honoring the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
On December 8, we celebrate one of the most beautiful truths of our faith: the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast invites us to pause in the midst of Advent and reflect not only on who Mary is, but also on what God is continually doing in the quiet of human history and within the hidden places of our own hearts. The Immaculate Conception does not refer to Jesus’ conception, but to Mary’s. It is God’s loving act of preserving her from original sin from the very first moment of her existence. This miracle is the unmistakable sign...

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Northeastern Connecticut Knights of Columbus and Danielson Elks Announce Final 2025 “Coats for Kids” Distribution in Putnam
Families in need of warm winter clothing are invited to attend the 2025 Free “Coats for Kids” distribution on Tuesday, December 9, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Cargill Council 64 Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 68 Providence Street in Putnam. This annual initiative, jointly organized by the Northeastern Connecticut Knights of Columbus and the Danielson Elks Lodge 1706, provides brand-new winter coats for boys and girls in a range of toddler, youth, and teen sizes. Coats are available in various colors and styles to help children stay warm during the col...

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The Humble Servant – A Deacon’s Heart

Posted on December 03, 2025 in: News

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The Humble Servant – A Deacon’s Heart
  The permanent deacon is an ordained minister who receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders and is called to a life of service to the People of God in the ministries of the liturgy, the word, and charity. The permanent deacon is called to be a living “image of Christ” (Imago Christi), called to “serve, not to be served.” Diaconate service can only be genuine when it is rooted in humility. Colin D’Amelio is attempting to create a film illustrating the humble heart of a deacon. Colin is the son of Deacon Dan and Kathy D’Amelio, D...

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Candlelight, Kindness, and Cold Ice — Join Bishop Reidy for Two Special Events
This Advent and winter, the Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Diocese of Norwich Evangelization and Discipleship Ministry invites teens, young adults, families, and parishioners of every age to gather with our new bishop, Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, for two grace-filled events. On Thursday, December 11, we will come together at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Norwich for a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, an Advent reflection offered by Bishop Reidy, and a simple work of mercy as we write Christmas cards for the guests of St. Vincent de Paul Place. In Jan...

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Bound by Faith: Three Books to Lift the Heart this Christmas Season
As Christmas approaches and we begin to think about gifts that enrich the spirit, we launch Bound by Faith — an occasional feature highlighting books written by authors within our own Diocese of Norwich. This first installment brings together three inspiring works by local writers whose faith and insight offer the perfect spiritual nourishment for the Advent and Christmas seasons. She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood By Suzanne Bilodeau, Christ the King Parish, Old Lyme — Published by Ascension Press I met author Suzanne Bilodeau at a side...

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Join the Diocese on an Overnight Pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life
Join the Diocese of Norwich for an overnight pilgrimage to the 2026 March for Life in Washington, D.C., January 22–24. The cost is $55 for transportation only ($2 additional fee when paying through VANCO). Our pilgrimage will begin with Mass with our Bishop at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Thursday, January 22, at 7:30 PM, with bus departure immediately following. We will begin our return to Norwich in the early evening on Friday, January 23, following the March. To register, visit https://bit.ly/VANCO or email atejada@norwichdiocese.net to speak with Alv...

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