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Lifting the Burden: Help Catholic Charities by Donating Baby Supplies
Catholic Charities has been assisting struggling families for 100 years.  In Fiscal Year 2021 they have provided over 1,000 infant and toddler services to families in our neighborhoods. Can you help us - help those families who are facing increased hardship during this challenging time? We a...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on September 27, 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 Reverend Francis Gilbert, from Parochial Vicar, The St. John Paul II Parish-Moodus and East Hampton, to Parochial Vicar, ...

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Layette Program Benefits Catholic Charities
Each year we invite women of our parishes to become members of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.  Membership is open to all women in the Diocese of Norwich. This membership collection not only enrolls you as a member of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, but also p...

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'The Value of Wisdom Surpasses Pearls' (Job: 28:18)
Throughout my life I have often thought of the Old Testament figure Job who remained faithful to God and steadfast, even when faced with many trials and tribulations.  In getting to know Haitians and all the natural disasters that have befallen Haiti and the many challenges that face Haitian...

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 Called to Remember to 'Work Like Christ' - Sept. 22 Hope and Faith Video
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Kathy D'Amelio - Director of the Office for Safe Environments, speaks about getting back to work.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Bishop's Column: Confident in Our Faith
September 2021 Four County Catholic Confident in Our Faith My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Inspiration can come to us in many ways. Sometimes the source of inspiration can surprise us. I had such a moment recently. While Storm Ida was rattling the windows of my office and I was pray...

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Bishop, Column
May God Bless and Protect Our Children
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and had the opportunity to enjoy a day at the beach, a fun family picnic, or your favorite destination.  Now that autumn is approaching, many of your children and grandchildren have resumed full time in-person learning. The teachers and staff in our Dioc...

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ACA Thankful for Our Family of Faith

Posted on September 17, 2021 in: ACA

ACA Thankful for Our Family of Faith
When faced with difficulties, many of us turn to our families for help and support. Whether it be a shoulder to lean on, a caring ear to listen, or a roof over our heads and food on the table, we each know and appreciate the love of family. When reflecting on the recent news of the Diocese of Norwic...

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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. Tadeusz Zadorozny at St. Joseph, Rockville.   View Additional Churches with the honor of ...

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'Food for the Journey' - September 15th Hope and Faith Video
September 15, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin- Coordinator of Catholic Family Services- welcomes you back to church to enjoy food for the journey. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Catholic School Employment Opportunities Now Available
There are several current education-related employment opportunities available in Catholic schools across the diocese. These openings include classroom teaching, subject-area teaching, early childhood education and classroom support positions. Current school postings include opportunities at St. Michael School in Pawcatuck, St. Joseph School in New London, Saint Patrick Cathedral School in Norwich, St. James School in Danielson and Saint John Paul II School in Middletown. Recently posted openings include: Part-Time Music Teacher — St. Michael School, Pawcatuc...

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Bishop Reidy Joins Norwich July 4 Freedom Bell Ceremony — Public is Invited to the Free celebration at City Hall.
Bishop Reidy to Offer Prayer at Norwich Freedom Bell Ceremony Public is Invited to the free celebration at City Hall NORWICH, Conn. — The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, Bishop of Norwich, will offer a prayer during the City of Norwich’s Ringing of the Freedom Bell ceremony on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The event will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in room 335 on the third floor at City Hall, 100 Broadway, Norwich. The program will take place indoors due to forecast extreme heat, and then only the ringing of the Freedom Bell will happen outdoo...

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Padre Pio Statue Appears to Weep Blood in Italian Parish
Santa Maria delle Grazie (Our Lady of Grace) parish in the small Italian town of Casalba has found itself in the media spotlight after a statue of St. Padre Pio appeared to show a tear of blood trickling down its face. The discovery was made in April, when a parishioner noticed an unusual detail on the face of the saint from Pietrelcina: A reddish tear, resembling blood, appeared to be falling from its left eye. The news quickly reached the parish priest, Father Girolamo Capuano, who went to the church to verify what had happened and attempt, without success, to clean...

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Catholic Public Policy Office Celebrates Legislative Wins
The Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference had a successful 2026 legislative session, helping defeat efforts to expand abortion rights, weaken protections for Catholic hospitals and schools, and restrict vacation Bible schools. “Like all advocacy groups, the conference depends greatly on those who respond to our action alerts and contact their elected representatives and submit testimony,” says Deacon David Reynolds, the Conference’s associate director of public policy. “Thanks to the hard work of faithful citizens who did their part, we w...

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Pope Leo XIV: Writing Is an Act of Humanity That Leads to God
The pope met with authors to mark the 100th anniversary of the Vatican Publishing House. Pope Leo XIV this week emphasized the importance of writing, describing it as a human expression of truth that ultimately leads to God. In an audience with a group of authors on June 24, Leo discussed the enduring value of literature amid rapid digitalization. In his remarks, he urged authors to inspire readers to seek truth through their work. The encounter between the pope and writers marked the 100th anniversary of the Vatican Publishing House, also known as Librer...

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Catholic Scholar Says Classical Learning Can Help Renew America
Author and professor calls on Catholics to revive American culture through faith and classical learning. ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Catholics should be proud of their contributions to the United States, especially for the intellectual tradition inherited from philosophers, theologians, and saints who contributed to the ideas leading to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, author and Hillsdale College Professor Matthew Mehan told EWTN News leading up to the 250th anniversary of the nation. Mehan is associate dean and professor of government ...

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