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All Souls Prayer

Posted on October 31, 2019 in: News

November 2 is the Commemoration of All of the Faithful Departed or All Souls. On this day, we pray that all those who have died— our loved ones, and also those people around the world — that through the mercy of God, will rest in peace. Merciful Father, On this day, we are...

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Love, Prayer, AllSouls

Dead Theologians Society

Posted on October 29, 2019 in: News

The ‘Memento Mori’ Youth Group Denver, Colo. (CNA) - When Eddie Cotter Jr. was a youth minister in the diocese of Orlando, Florida, he had his students watch the 1989 film “Dead Poets Society.” The movie stars the late and widely beloved Robin Williams, who plays an ecc...

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youth, AllSouls, Saints, AllSaints

Updated Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs

Posted on October 29, 2019 in: News

Use the Handy List Below to See Where All the Best Church Bazaars and Craft Fairs are Being Held Throughout the Diocese. You Can Also Add Events to Your Google Calendar from Ours. November 2 Holiday Bazaar St. Patrick Church, East Hampton 9am-2pm Knick-kna...

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Married Couples Renew Vows at Anniversary Mass

Posted on October 29, 2019 in: News, Marriage

By Ryan Blessing Loving husbands and wives married for 25, 50 and even 63 years joined hands with their spouse and renewed their commitment to each other before the Lord at the special Anniversary Mass on Sunday, October 27. John and Jane Sterry, married on June 30, 1956, stood with other coup...

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Marriage, Norwich, Mass, Catholic

Busy Weekend for Pro-Life Activities

Posted on October 28, 2019 in: 40DaysForLife, ProLife

There are a number of Pro-Life activities going on throughout the state this weekend. The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, November 2 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Fr. Ray Introvigne at Mass as we pra...

The Hallowed Tradition of Cemetery Masses

Posted on October 28, 2019 in: News

By Christine Rousselle Mobile, Ala., Oct 31, 2019 (CNA) - The end of October and the first few days of November comprise of “Allhallowtide” in the Church--All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day. During the month of November, the Church takes special notice to rem...

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Mass, Catholic

Turning 40 in Style

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: News

St. Vincent de Paul Place (SVdPP) hosted a celebration and open house Thursday, October 10th to showcase its facility and many services. Volunteers, clients and friends were treated to tours, fellowship and food. The ministry, now housed on Cliff Street in the former St. Joseph ...

Photo Gallery: Mass For Firefighters and EMS

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: News

Firefighters and EMS personnel from throughout the Diocese and beyond came to the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich Sunday, October 20, for the annual Mass for Firefighters and EMS. Members of departments from Norwich, Danielson, Cromwell, Groton and elsewhere, including Rhode Island, att...

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Norwich, Mass

All Souls Prayer

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: Reflections

November 2 is the Commemoration of All of the Faithful Departed, or All Souls. On this day, we pray that all those who have died— our loved ones, and also those people around the world who we will never meet— through the mercy of God, will rest in peace. Merciful Father, On this da...

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Catholic, Souls

Meet the Catholic Chaplain to the Washington Nationals

Posted on October 23, 2019 in: News

By Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Oct 22, 2019 (CNA).- A professional baseball clubhouse might not be considered a particularly religious place today, but one chaplain says the Catholic priesthood is needed—and desired—as much as ever there. “When I walk in the [clubhouse], they...

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Catholic, chaplain, baseball

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Posted on March 14, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Salute to St. Patrick

Posted on March 13, 2025 in: News

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The heroics of St. Patrick are not appreciated as much as they should be. He is the first person in history to publicly condemn slavery, and one of the first leaders to champion the cause of equal rights. There is much to celebrate on March 17. Fortunately, his writings, though slim, are eye-opening accounts of his life: Letter to the Soldiers of Coroticus and Confession reveal much about the man. Along with other sources, they paint a picture of his saintliness. Patrick was born in Britain in the 4th century to wealthy parents. It is likely that he was bapt...

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Save the Date: Sisters of Life to Lead a Mini Lenten Mission

Posted on March 03, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Save the Date: Sisters of Life to Lead a Mini Lenten Mission

A Mini Parish Mission given by the Sisters of Life will take place at the Cathedral. The Lenten Evening of Hope and Mercy is on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30PM. ALL are welcome! The night will include a reflection given by Sr. Antoniana Maria, SV, followed by a Holy Hour with music and prayer by the Sisters of Life, confessions will be available and a social in the Parish Hall will conclude the evening. The Sisters of Life is Religious Order of Roman Catholic women, founded by Cardinal John O’Connor in 1991 in New York to proclaim the goodnes...

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Rite of Election Welcomes Catechumens on First Sunday of Lent

Posted on March 09, 2025 in: News, Lent

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Rite of Election Welcomes Catechumens on First Sunday of Lent

On Sunday, March 9, the First Sunday of Lent, the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich was filled with faith and anticipation as catechumens from across the diocese gathered for the Rite of Election. This significant step in their journey toward full initiation into the Catholic Church marks their formal enrollment in the Book of the Elect, bringing them one step closer to the Easter sacraments. With our diocese still awaiting the appointment of a new bishop, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Hartford presided over the celebration, offering words of encouragemen...

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Latest Employment Opportunities

Posted on March 05, 2025 in: News

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Looking for a job? We have some open positions that can be found at NorwichDiocese.org/Employment. The updated page includes listings for several employment opportunities within the diocese. The latest job listings are for a Cook at the Academy of the Holy Family - Click Here and a Spanish Teacher, 2025-2026 School Year — St. James School, Danielson - Click Here Other job postings are online as well Be sure to keep the link to NorwichDiocese.org/Employment handy

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This Year’s Seton Honorees Announced

Posted on March 26, 2025 in: News, Events

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Celebrating 15 Years of Honoring Catholic Educators This year will mark the 15th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner, titled respectively after Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton who is known as a founder of this country’s parochial school system, established this nation’s first all-girls Catholic School in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Elizabeth was born on August 28, 1774, and originally raised Episcopalian before converting to Catholicism. She was married to William Seton, and they had five children. The Legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Elizabeth Ann Seton was the fou...

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