Pasta with a Purpose: An Evening of Food, Fellowship and Charity Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus > Diocese of Norwich

End of the Year Retreat

Catechetical Leaders and Catechists Retreat

Catechetical leaders and catechists from across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to gather for a special End of the Year Retreat on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Enders Island.

Hosted by the Diocese of Norwich’s Evangelization & Discipleship Ministry, the morning retreat will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is designed as an opportunity for renewal, reflection, prayer and fellowship following a year of ministry and service.

Set against the peaceful backdrop of Enders Is…

Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy

An invitation for couples married up to five years

Couples married within the last five years are invited to a special evening of fellowship and conversation with Bishop Richard Reidy.

The Diocese of Norwich will host a “Meet and Greet with Bishop Reidy” on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the bishop’s home.

This gathering offers newly married couples an opportunity to connect with one another, share in conversation, and spend time with Bishop Reidy in a welcoming and relaxed setting.

Designed especial…

The Padre Pio Foundation of America will host a special
Book Signing and Meet & Greet with award-winning author
Susan De Bartoli on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, 2026, at
463 Main Street in Cromwell.

Susan will be signing copies of her new biography, Padre Pio’s American Daughter: The Story of Mary Pyle, an inspiring true story about one of Padre Pio’s closest spiritual daughters. Mary Pyle, whose cause for canonization is in its initial phases, left behind a life of comfort to live near Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, where she became a dev…

The faithful are invited to a special day of prayer and reflection,
“Reflections on the Spirituality of Padre Pio From His Own Writings,” on
Friday, June 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Our Lady, Queen of the Apostles Chapel at
Holy Apostles College and Seminary,
33 Prospect Hill Road, Cromwell.

Presented by the Padre Pio Foundation of America, the day will feature Fr. Pio Mandato, FMHJ, who received his First Holy Communion from Padre Pio, and Sr. Theresa May, CSN. Through personal stories, spiritual insights and reflections drawn from Padre Pio&rsqu…

Knights of Columbus Italian Dinner

Food, Fellowship and Charity in Colchester

The Knights of Columbus Cardinal Spellman Council in Colchester invites parishioners, families and friends to gather for an evening of delicious food, fellowship and charitable giving at its upcoming Italian Dinner on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Time: Immediately following the 4 p.m. Mass until 7 p.m.

Location: St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church Meeting Hall, Colchester

On the Menu

Guests will enjoy penne pasta with marinara sauce and meatballs, ga…