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'The Image of Christ' - Hope and Faith Video Series

Posted on February 11, 2025 in: FaithSparks

In this Hope & Faith moment, March 19, 2025 Women's Conference keynote speaker Lisa Irish talks about the image of Christ and how it speaks to her. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks ...

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Monthly Pro-Life Mass to be Held March 1

Posted on February 11, 2025 in: ProLife

The monthly Diocesan Pro-Life Mass will take place at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Saturday, March 1 at 8:30 A.M. Please join our celebrant Rev. Walter Nagle 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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Visionary Laywoman who was Friend of Padre Pio Declared Venerable

Posted on February 10, 2025 in: News

The Vatican has issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Luigina Sinapi, declaring her “venerable.” The Italian woman was a lay mystic who had a vision of Jesus and the Virgin Mary and maintained a friendship with St. Pio of Pietrelcina, Italy, better known as...

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Witnessing Hope — My First March For Life

Posted on February 05, 2025 in: ProLife

I signed up to attend the 2025 March for Life in Washington, D.C. Little did I know how great an impact the event would have on me. I had long intended to attend the March for Life but life's demands somehow seemed to get in the way. Thankfully I was able to participate this year. F...

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Pope Francis: Faith in God is ‘A Force That Sets Love in Motion’ in the World

Posted on February 05, 2025 in: News

Pope Francis on Wednesday continued his catechesis on “Jesus Christ Our Hope,” saying love is the force that compels people, including the Blessed Virgin Mary, to share their faith in God with others. Unable to read his prepared catechesis due to a cold, the Holy Father asked an...

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Nothing is Worth Sacrificing the Life of a Child, Pope Tells World Leaders

Posted on February 05, 2025 in: News, ProLife

At a Vatican summit on children's rights, Pope Francis condemned war, abortion and the exploitation of children for power and profit. He called for global action to protect children, who represent the future of humanity. VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- It is unacceptable that a child's right to lif...

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The Four Loves and Our Faith

Posted on February 05, 2025 in: Reflections

As we turn the calendar toward Valentine’s Day, our thoughts are often drawn to images of romantic love — heartfelt exchanges, sweet moments with loved ones, and a world draped in pink and red. Yet, C.S. Lewis invites us to broaden our understanding of love beyond romance alone. His book...

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Celebrating the Four Loves with Children

Posted on February 04, 2025 in: Reflections

Valentine’s Day fills our children’s world with hearts, sweets and fun, but it also offers us a chance to teach them about love through our faith. Instead of focusing only on romance, we can use this holiday to explore love’s many dimensions, helping our children grow in their unde...

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CNA Explains: How Are ‘Low-Gluten’ Communion Hosts Made for Mass?

Posted on February 03, 2025 in: News

It’s something most Catholics have probably heard at Mass at some point: An announcement that “gluten-free” or “low-gluten” hosts are available either during Communion or directly afterward so that Catholics with gluten sensitivities can participate in the Blessed Sacra...

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Celebrating 150 Years: St. Joseph School Honors Faith, Family, and Tradition

Posted on January 30, 2025 in: School News

As we move into Catholic Schools Week we highlight one school that has been educating students in the Faith for more than 150 years. St. Joseph School in Baltic celebrated a milestone this year—its 150th anniversary. Since its founding in 1874, the school has been a cornerstone of faith, ed...

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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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24 Hours for the Lord

Posted on March 07, 2025 in: Events, Lent, Around the Diocese

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24 Hours for the Lord Schedule Join us for 24 Hours for the Lord, a special opportunity to encounter the boundless mercy of God. This initiative, inspired by Pope Francis, invites the faithful to set aside time for prayer, reflection, and reconciliation, deepening their relationship with Christ through the sacraments. Throughout the 24-hour period, parishes across the Diocese of Norwich will offer extended hours for Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, providing a sacred space for personal prayer and renewal. Whether you can spend a few minutes o...

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Diocese to Host New England Basketball Tournament

Posted on March 12, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Diocese to Host New England Basketball Tournament

The Diocese of Norwich has plans for an exciting sports opportunity for its youth coming in March 2025 when it hosts the New England Catholic Youth Organization (NECYO) Basketball Tournament in Middletown, CT. The tournament will take place on Friday, March 28, Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30. Over 500 athletes and 100 coaches from dioceses across New England will gather to compete for the Catholic Regional Championship in various age groups. “This event is a real collaborative effort from the schools, principals, and athletic directors across the dioce...

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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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