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Solemnity of the Annunciation - March 25, 2026
16+ hour, 18+ min ago (292+ words) Scripture tells us: "The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph" And he came to her and said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is…...
A Vocation Within a Vocation
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (391+ words) Such an authentic call from the Lord strengthens one's commitment to one's primary vocation, never detracting from it. It constitutes a particular way for a person to live and love inside that primary vocation. Some people have such a divine…...
Former Judo Champion Turned Catholic Priest Spiritually Tends to Athletes at Paris Olympics
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) Father Jason Nioka was ordained a Catholic priest one month ago, and his very first assignment is to spend his summer in Paris in charge of the Catholic contingent of Olympic chaplains " the largest group of chaplains at the Olympics…...
Photos: Confirmation at Saint Joseph Parish in Rockville
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (257+ words) On Sunday, March 15th at St. Joseph's in Rockville, more than 400 people were on hand to celebrate the Confirmation of 33 of our young people from St. Joseph's, Blessed Sacrament, St. Luke's and St. Edward's with Bishop Richard Reidy. The Catholic sacrament…...
Faithful Gather for Saint Patrick Mass at the Cathedral
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (217+ words) Faithful Gather for Saint Patrick Mass at the Cathedral'NorwichDiocese.org Faithful Gather for Saint Patrick Mass at the Cathedral The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy celebrated the Saint Patrick Mass at noon on March 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in…...
Work Beginning on Towers at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick
1+ week, 5+ day ago (113+ words) Work Beginning on Towers at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick'NorwichDiocese.org The scaffolding that's recently gone up near the Cathedral of Saint Patrick's main entrance is the sign of a long awaited project that's taking shape. Work is being performed…...
Workshop to Explore the Annulment Process Offered April 21st in Portland
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (364+ words) For many Catholics who have experienced the pain of divorce, questions about the Church's teaching on marriage and the possibility of an annulment can feel overwhelming. An upcoming informational workshop at St. Mary Catholic Church in Portland aims to offer…...
New Papal Envoy Named for the United States
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (267+ words) Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, giving the Church in this country a new diplomatic representative at an important moment in its life. The appointment was announced March…...
Why the New ACA Video Matters — and Why Every Catholic in the Diocese Should Watch It
2+ week, 2+ day ago (380+ words) The 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal is not simply about meeting a goal. It is about seeing, with fresh eyes, what the Church is doing right here in our own diocese through faith put into action. This weekend, March 7 and 8, parishes across…...
2026 Annual Catholic Appeal will officially kick off March 7 and 8
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (395+ words) In a world that often feels unsettled, marked by conflict, uncertainty, and voices of division, it would be easy to lose heart. Yet as people of faith, we are called to something deeper: trust. Trust in God's enduring presence, trust…...