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The Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, Connecticut.

Diocese of Norwich announces $31 million fund for victims of clergy abuse

Feb 18, 2025

By Daniel Payne

In a joint statement, the diocese and a committee of abuse survivors and the Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America... Read more

Bishop Emeritus Michael Cote of the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut.

Norwich bishop Michael Cote announces retirement

Sep 3, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Cote, originally from Maine, was ordained a priest in 1975 and led the eastern Connecticut diocese since May 14, 2003.  Read more

The Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich, Conn. Credit: Farragutful via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Diocese in Connecticut files for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits

Jul 16, 2021

By CNA Staff

The Diocese of Norwich filed for bankruptcy Thursday amid several dozen sexual abuse lawsuits filed related to a former school... Read more

Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Bridgeport

Sunday Mass obligation to resume in Connecticut's dioceses

May 12, 2021

The Latin rite bishops in Connecticut announced Monday that in each of their dioceses the general obligation to assist at... Read more

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