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The Year of the Priest
Holy Father Announces A Special Year For Priest
This morning in the Vatican the Holy Father received members of the Congregation for the Clergy, who are currently celebrating their plenary assembly on the theme: "The missionary identity of priests...
Prayers for Priests of the Diocese of Norwich
Click on the link below to see which Diocese of Norwich Priests are being prayed for as part of an apostolate of the precious blood sisters monastery in Maine.
Evening of Prayers for Priests
July 23, 2009 through May 28, 2010 Evenings of Prayer for Priests will be held at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich.
Evening of Prayer Dates:
- July 23, 2009
- August 20, 2009
- September 24, 2009
- October 22, 2009
- November 12, 2009
- December 17, 2009
- January 21, 2010
- February 18, 2010
- March 18, 2010
- April 15, 2010
- May 28, 2010
Outline of each Evening:
4:00 p.m.
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- Quiet prayer litany for priests
4:30 p.m.
- Evening Prayer
4:45 p.m.
- Spiritual talk on particular aspect of the priesthood
-Quiet Prayer
5:20 p.m.
- Benediction & Closing Hymn
Ordination Announcements
Congratulations Fr. Schuh on your Ordination!
We ask your continued prayers for Rev. Christopher Schuh as he prepares to begin his priestly ministry. Please also continue to pray for our seminarians and all men in our diocese considering the call to diocesan priesthood.
Click Here to Read Norwich Bulletin Ordination Article
Click Here to View Ordination Slide Show by Phil Twomey
Click Here to Read Fr Schuh's Ordination Reflection
Special Announcements
Diocese of Norwich Summer Vocation Events
The Office of Vocations has announced their Summer Vocation Event Schedule. Please contact the Vocations Office with any questions.
Click Here to View Schedule of Summer Events
Considering a Vocation as a Brother or Sister?
Click on the links below to inquire about religious life as a Brother or Sister.
Cloistered & Monastic Communities
Religious Order Contact Information - Men
Religious Order Contact Information - Women
We invite you to consider and explore a vocation in the Church...
Do you sense that your life is incomplete and unfulfilled?
Are you searching for more out of life?
Do you have a desire and a longing for greater meaning and purpose for life?
Have you ever asked yourself the question: Is this all that life has to offer?
Do you enjoy helping and serving the needs of people?
Has anyone ever mentioned to you that you have special talents or gifts?
Have you ever though about what it would be like to be a priest, sister, brother or deacon?
If you answered, “Yes” to one or more of these questions, then you may have a vocation to serve as a priest, sister, brother or deacon in the church today. As you journey in this world and are presented with many different choices, directions and roads to travel, know that God is calling you and is with you as you make some important decisions. When you reflect and pray ask God to open your heart to His call. Little did I know that it was God who really chose me to become a priest. I just had to say, “Yes”. I hope and pray that you also allow God to speak to your heart. The possibilities can be endless and the rewards out of this world. Consider a Church Vocation in the Diocese of Norwich.