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New “Healing and Hope” Initiative Seeks to Amplify Mental Health Engagement Across the United States
WASHINGTON – World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10, and the Catholic Church marks the Jubilee of Consolation on September 15. In recognition of the continuing mental health crisis, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced a new component within the ongoing Nati...

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Academy of the Holy Family Students Sew Hope for Africa
  The Academy of the Holy Family’s Life Skills classes recently took part in a heartwarming project to support young girls in Africa. Inspired by benefactor Cath Fonzo, who introduced the Little Dresses for Africa initiative to Life Skills teacher Suzanne Fowler, students enthusiastica...

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Homeschool Families Invited to Michaelmas Celebration
All homeschooling families within the Diocese of Norwich are warmly invited to a joyful Michaelmas celebration. When: Monday, September 29 at 10:00 a.m. Where: St. Bridget of Kildare Church, Moodus The day begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop Reidy at 10:00 a.m. Families are encouraged t...

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held October 4th
The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, October 4 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant, Rev. Brian Maxwell, at Mass as we pray to end abortion and for the healing for those who have had an abortion. Following the Mass, the Ra...

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Your Guide to Church Bazaar and Craft Fairs and Other Events
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.      Saturday, November 1 – Sunday, November 2 Christmas Festival — Our La...

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40 Days for Life begins September 23rd with a Vigil Mass
September 24th through November 2nd  Praying for a change of mothers’ hearts and for an end to the taking of innocent lives. 40 Days For Life is a string of nearly 6,500 local campaigns throughout the world -with over 1,000,000 people taking a peaceful, prayerful approach ...

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Book by Fr. Ray Introvigne and Dr. William Ayles Explores the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Experience
A newly released book, The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Revisited, invites readers to a deeper spiritual encounter with Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Written by Father Ray Introvigne, M.Div., and Dr. William Ayles, D.D., the book presents the Catholic Charismatic Renewal as a transfor...

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In Memoriam—Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS

Posted on September 11, 2025 in: News

In Memoriam—Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS
Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS October 10, 1936 – September 5, 2025 Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS, 88, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, entered into her eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT, where she had been in residence since 2024. ...

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Remembering September 11th - Mercies in Disguise
Editor's note: The following article was originally published Sept. 10, 2023. It is republished to mark the 24th anniversary of 9/11. It highlights the very best of our shared humanity—the kindness, compassion, and generosity that transcend boundaries of faith, culture, and nationalit...

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Vacation’s over: How to get Back into the Routine with Joy and Hope
After days of vacation this summer, many people have returned to their usual routines, leaving behind long, peaceful days and that feeling of freedom from schedules or obligations. The return to school, the early-morning rush, and the many responsibilities of work and family life can sometimes le...

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese
    Do you have an upcoming parish or school event that would be of interest to others in the Diocese? These folks do! Around the Diocese Submissions Please provide your event details to your parish administrator for submission. Email submissions are NOT accepted. Descriptions are limited to 30 words. Parish Admin Log-In   Calendar of Events Here's what's happening Around the Diocese!   Upcoming Parish Events   Classes & Formation Wednesday, September 3 – May 13 Certificate P...

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Catholic Youth & Family Day – One Day, One Faith, One Awesome Experience
Families, young people, and parish communities across the Diocese are invited to come together for Catholic Youth & Family Day with Bishop Richard Reidy on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Family in Hebron.   This special day promises to be a joyful celebration of faith and community. The program will feature dynamic speakers, uplifting music, Eucharistic Adoration, and the highlight of the day: Mass with Bishop Reidy. Whether you come as a family, a parish youth group, or simply on your own, Catholic Youth & F...

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Enduring Love: Diocese Honors Couples at Anniversary Mass
  A Lifetime of Love Jack and Jane Sterry’s life together goes back to when both were just schoolkids living in Portland, Connecticut.  Jack was a senior and Jane an incoming freshman at Portland High School when Jack took one look at Jane and knew she was the one for him. They’ve been together ever since and celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 30th.  “I was lucky with this guy,” Jane said while patting Jack on the arm as both sat in the front pew of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, waiting for the start of the Si...

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All Saints, All Souls, and the Hope of Heaven
The Quiet Beauty of November November begins with a quiet beauty. The air cools, the leaves fall, and nature itself seems to pause, reminding us that all things, even life, pass through seasons. It is fitting, then, that the Church dedicates this month to remembering the faithful departed, those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, yet still journeying toward the fullness of heaven. We enter this sacred time with two beautiful feasts that frame our hope and our prayer: All Saints’ Day on November 1st and All Souls’ Day on November 2nd. On...

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Location Change for Nov. 1 Pro-Life Mass

Posted on October 28, 2025 in: ProLife

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Location Change for Nov. 1 Pro-Life Mass
LOCATION CHANGE: First Saturday Pro-Life Mass — Saturday, November 1, 8:30 a.m. Due to a funeral at the Cathedral of St. Patrick on Saturday, November 1, the location has changed. The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church (22 Maple Ave., Uncasville) on Saturday, November 1 at 8:30 a.m. Please join our celebrant, Rev. Brian Maxwell, as we pray to end abortion and for healing for those who have had an abortion. A Rosary for Life will follow the Mass. This Mass will be offered for the Solemnity of All Saints...

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Special Report on Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation
In his first major document as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has released a powerful call to action for the universal Church. His apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te (“On Love for the Poor”), promulgated on October 4, 2025, the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, and released in English five days later, sets forth a vision of the Church centered on compassion, humility, and solidarity with the poor. Building upon the unfinished work of Pope Francis, Dilexi Te weaves together the pastoral wisdom of two shepherds whose lives and ministries have been deeply shaped by Latin Ame...

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All Saints, All Souls, and the Hope of Heaven
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