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Celebrate the Feast Day of Padre Pio
The Padre Pio Foundation of America invites all the faithful to join in a special celebration of Padre Pio’s Feast Day on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The Mass will be celebrated by Father Bob Sickler at Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles Chapel at Holy Apostles College and Semin...

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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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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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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, December 13 Cookie Sale and Basket Raffle Our Lady of La Salette, Brooklyn • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Join us for our annual sale and raffle. This event sells out quickly, so please arrive early.   Saturday, December 13 Christmas Cookie Sale St. Mark Church Hall, Westbrook • 9:00 AM – 12:00 P...

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Celebrate the Season: Festival of Lessons and Carols Returns
To Prepare Your Heart for the Coming of the Lord You are warmly invited to the Festival of Lessons and Carols on December 21 at 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. This traditional service combines scripture readings that recount God’s plan of salvation—from humanity’s fall to the birth of Christ—with choral music, organ accompaniment, and carol singing by the assembly. The evening will include performances by: Norwich Diocesan Choir, featuring selections from Bach and Saint-Saens Cathedral Choir, Bells of Saint Patrick, and Scho...

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Mass at Midnight Returns to Saint Patrick Cathedral This Christmas Eve
Diocese Welcomes All to Midnight Mass There is something unforgettable about a church filled in the quiet hours of Christmas Eve, when the city has gone still and the only sound is familiar carols rising into the rafters. This year, the Diocese of Norwich invites you to experience that moment again as Mass at Midnight returns to the Cathedral of Saint Patrick on Christmas Eve. The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy will be the celebrant. Plan to arrive early, as the Cathedral choir will begin singing Christmas carols about 30 minutes before Mass begins, helping to prepare...

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Jennifer Harding named new Executive Director of Outreach to Haiti
Outreach to Haiti has welcomed Jennifer “Jen” Harding as its new Executive Director, succeeding Susan Wallace, who served the ministry since June 2019.   Jen brings extensive experience in international development and a strong commitment to compassionate, community-driven service. “At the heart of this work is walking alongside Haitian communities with humility and hope, listening first and building together,” Jen shared.   Jen joins Outreach to Haiti with 20 years of experience leading health and community programs in Afri...

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“The Spirit of Christmas” Offers Delightful Day at McGivney Pilgrimage Center
If your family is looking for a way to make the Christmas season more meaningful and joyful, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in New Haven offers a free, faith-filled and fun outing. This year the museum, operated by the Knights of Columbus, is inviting visitors to “The Spirit of Christmas” exhibit now through Feb. 1, 2026. The exhibit features crèches and other artwork from around the globe celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. In addition, this year the exhibit highlights traditions and feast days cherished throughout the Christmas season. ...

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Faith, Friendship, and Forever: UConn Missionaries Discern Vocation Together
Ethan and Julie Roberts are two of the FOCUS missionaries at UConn, bringing students on campus to Christ through evangelization, outreach, and discipleship. In August, they united in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. I recently sat down with them to discuss their discernment of their vocation to marriage. Both Julie and Ethan had transformative experiences with the Lord while in college themselves. Their earlier relationships had not been oriented toward vocational discernment. Neither had understood that the Lord had a vocational call for them—that He had a defini...

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