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Advent: A Time for Patient Waiting, Not Holiday Rushing
By Liza Roach Christmas is right around the corner. Do you feel like I do – behind already?  You have to make sure the house is decorated, the crèche is out for all to see, the Christmas tree is up in all its glory, the wreath on the door looks festive and inviting, and let’s not...

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New England Bishops Describe Ad Limina Meeting with Pope
Bishop Cote, (on the right of the photo) along with other New England Bishops, met with Pope Francis in the papal library. The two-hour meeting took place on November 7th as part of the “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to pray at the tombs of the apostles and report on the status of the...

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Norwich, Catholic, Pope
Saint Joseph School Greets Holiday Shoppers, Serves Breakfast
FCC News Desk St. Joseph School in North Grosvenordale recently held its inaugural Holiday Shopping Event in conjunction with a morning breakfast on Sunday, November 3. Altogether, there were 24 local vendors that attracted numerous breakfast patrons for a head start on the holiday shop...

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Bishop Cote in Rome to Meet with Pope Francis
Bishop Michael R. Cote, along with other bishops from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont began their “ad limina” visits with Pope Francis and Vatican officials November 4, 2019. An “ad limina apostolorum” visit is a papal meetin...

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Cardinal O’Malley to U.S. Bishops: Ask for Grace at St. Peter’s Tomb
By Courtney Mares Vatican City (CNA) - In St. Peter’s Basilica Thursday, Cardinal Sean O’Malley asked American bishops to pray for the grace to make a profession of faith, hope, and love at the tomb of St. Peter before meeting with Pope Francis. Cardinal O’Malley, the ar...

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Service and Sacrifice:  Red, White and Blue Mass Honors Armed Forces
By Ryan Blessing Photos by Annette Hanrahan Men and women in uniform, from battle-tested veterans with decades of service to new cadets in the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and ROTC programs, lined the pews at the Cathedral of St. Patrick during the 28th annual Red, White and Blue Mass on Sunday, Nov...

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CCC Releases 12th Annual State of Abortion in Connecticut Report
Executive Summary 12th Annual State of Abortion Report   The Connecticut Catholic Conference continues to monitor the issue of abortion in Connecticut with the publication of its 12th annual The State of Abortion in Connecticut report. Throughout the years, this report has provided a conc...

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The Return- We Humbly Honor Our Veterans

Posted on November 06, 2019 in: News

The Return- We Humbly Honor Our Veterans
The Return “The Return,” an emotional depiction of a World War I soldier kneeling before a crucifix inside the Church of the Holy Innocents on West 37th and Broadway in lower Manhattan built in 1866. Both the crucifix and the church are still in place today. God of peace, we pray f...

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U.S. Bishops Meeting Assembly to Be Live Streamed, Live Tweeted, Carried Via Satellite
  U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 11-13 in Baltimore; Will Elect New USCCB President, Vice President, Committee Chairs, and Vote on Seven Action Items; Assembly to Be Live Streamed, Live Tweeted, Carried Via Satellite   WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bis...

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USCCB Launches National Civility Effort through 2020 Election
November 1, 2019 WASHINGTON - One year ahead of the 2020 national elections, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is launching a year-long initiative that invites Catholics to model civility, love for neighbor, and respectful dialogue. Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate wi...

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Posted on October 03, 2024 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Pope Francis Bestows a Blessing on Cathedral of St. Patrick
The Holy Father Francis cordially imparts the requested Apostolic Blessing to the Rector Rev. Msgr. Anthony S. Rosaforte and all the faithful of the Saint Patrick Cathedral on the occasion of the 145th Dedication Anniversary of the Church and, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, invokes an abundance of divine graces. Norwich, Connecticut ~ September 28, 2024   As the Diocese of Norwich celebrates the 145th anniversary of the dedication of St. Patrick Church on September 28th, we reflect on the history and significance of this remarkable bui...

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Find Hope in the Land of Loss: Trust Your Grieving Heart
Hope in the Land of Loss: Trust Your Grieving Heart Church of the Holy Family, Hebron Catholic Community of the Good Shepherd Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 5:30 PM Guest Speaker: Lisa Irish, MEd, MA, BCC As All Souls' Day approaches, we are reminded of the profound importance of remembering and honoring our loved ones who have gone before us. It is a time when our hearts are tender, and our need for comfort is great. In response to the deep and ongoing need for compassionate support during times of loss, the Catholic Community of the Good Shepherd is offering a s...

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Let There Be Fun: Archbishop Coyne Blesses Saint Patrick Cathedral School's New Playground
The children of Saint Patrick Cathedral School in Norwich were all smiles on the morning of September 30th, when they attended the blessing and dedication of the school's new playground. Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator for the diocese, took delight in blessing the new playground, which was installed over a period of several weeks. The playground area received a complete makeover, with new slides and climbing equipment, a new mulch bed surrounding it and new picnic tables.  Attending with the archbishop were Rev. Msgr. A...

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Nuclear Engineer Says Latest Research Confirms First-Century Date of Shroud of Turin
For centuries Christians have attributed a first-century date to the Shroud of Turin. Nuclear engineer Robert Rucker says that his latest research on the shroud verifies that. “The Shroud of Turin is the second-most valuable possession of the human race next to the Bible itself,” Rucker told CNA. The shroud is currently preserved in the Chapel of the Holy Shroud adjacent to St. John the Baptist Cathedral in Turin (Torino), Italy. For more than 10 years, Rucker has studied the physics of the disappearance of the body of Jesus and its imprint on the shr...

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A Prayerful Witness - 40 Days for Life Begins
Homilist, Rev. Brian Maxwell delivers an inspiring message at the September 24th vigil Mass to kick off the 40 Days for Life campaign in the Diocese of Norwich. This year, the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE campaign runs from Wednesday, September 25th through Sunday, November 3rd. It is hoped that you will join pro-life people of all faiths by praying, fasting, and signing up to attend the 40 DAYS FOR LIFE peaceful prayer vigil held outside Planned Parenthood, 12 Case St., Norwich. Never done it before? There’s nothing to be afraid of. It’s not a protest. Here&rsquo...

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