The Saint Bernard School community is bidding a happy retirement for its leader of 12 years, Head of School Mr. Don Macrino.
“This is my 52nd year in education,” Mr. Macrino said recently from the office where he’s guided the Catholic co-educational college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12.
Mr. Macrino, a New London resident, has been involved with the diocese for many years beyond his time at Saint Bernard, but says he will treasure his experience at the school.
“Eastern Connecticut sorely needs a school like this,...
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Posted on May 25, 2026 in: News
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The encyclical sets out the Churchʼs social teaching for the age of artificial intelligence. Download and read the complete document.
Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25.
The encyclical develops the Churchʼs social teaching in light of artificial intelligence, situating new questions of human dignity, labor, and the common good within the tradition that runs from Rerum Novarum through Centesimus Annus and Laudato Si&#...
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Posted on May 25, 2026 in: News
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Reverend Richard James Albamonti, Retired Priest of the Diocese of Norwich, Dies at 77
Reverend Richard James Albamonti, a retired priest of the Diocese of Norwich known for his faithful ministry, adventurous spirit and love for the sea, passed away unexpectedly at his home in New London on May 18.
Born May 6, 1949, in Norwich, Father Albamonti was the son of the late Dr. Mario Albamonti and Carole Albamonti. He graduated from Villanova University in 1971 before entering St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, to study for the priesthood.
Father Alb...
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Posted on May 26, 2026 in: Events
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Knights of Columbus Italian Dinner
Food, Fellowship and Charity in Colchester
The Knights of Columbus Cardinal Spellman Council in Colchester invites parishioners, families and friends to gather for an evening of delicious food, fellowship and charitable giving at its upcoming Italian Dinner on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: Immediately following the 4 p.m. Mass until 7 p.m.
Location: St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church Meeting Hall, Colchester
On the Menu
Guests will enjoy penne pasta with marinara sauce and meatballs, ga...
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The Padre Pio Foundation of America will host a special
Book Signing and Meet & Greet with award-winning author
Susan De Bartoli on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, 2026, at
463 Main Street in Cromwell.
Susan will be signing copies of her new biography, Padre Pio’s American Daughter: The Story of Mary Pyle, an inspiring true story about one of Padre Pio’s closest spiritual daughters. Mary Pyle, whose cause for canonization is in its initial phases, left behind a life of comfort to live near Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, where she became a dev...
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The faithful are invited to a special day of prayer and reflection,
“Reflections on the Spirituality of Padre Pio From His Own Writings,” on
Friday, June 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles Chapel at
Holy Apostles College and Seminary,
33 Prospect Hill Road, Cromwell.
Presented by the Padre Pio Foundation of America, the day will feature Fr. Pio Mandato, FMHJ, who received his First Holy Communion from Padre Pio, and Sr. Theresa May, CSN. Through personal stories, spiritual insights and reflections drawn from Padre Pio&rsqu...
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