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Save the Dates: Virtual Adult Confirmation Program

Posted on December 26, 2022 in: Events

Save the Dates: Virtual Adult Confirmation Program

Classes take place Tuesday evenings in 2023

Are you an active member of your parish? Have you been baptized and have received communion? Would you like to complete your sacraments of initiation by receiving Confirmation?

This six-week virtual course gives candidates the opportunity to grow in faith with other candidates who are on the same spiritual journey.

Classes to be held 7 - 8:15 p.m.

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7

To register, see your parish priest

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Posted on April 11, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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A Tradition of Giving: 47th Annual Layette Event to Support Mothers and Babies in Need

Posted on April 03, 2025 in: Events, Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

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A Tradition of Giving: 47th Annual Layette Event to Support Mothers and Babies in Need

The Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invites all women of the diocese to join in a heartfelt tradition of compassion and service at the 47th Annual Layette Event. Hosted by the Saint Pio Parish Ladies Guild and Father Hussion Columbiettes, the event will take place on Sunday, May 18th from 1 PM to 3 PM at the Saint John School Gym, located at 161 Main Street in Old Saybrook. Women attending are encouraged to bring baby items such as newborn to toddler size 3 clothing, diapers (especially large sizes), wipes, crib blankets, formula, and baby food. All donations ...

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses — Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Posted on April 09, 2025 in: Events, Lent

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Holy Week Schedule of Masses — Cathedral of Saint Patrick

Holy Week Masses Cathedral of Saint Patrick Masses will be live-streamed as indicated by * NorwichDiocese.org/Masses Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 13 7:30am + 9am + 10:30am* + 5pm Vigil Saturday, April 12th, 5pm Chrism Mass Wednesday, April 16 10:30 am* No 12 pm Mass, no confessions Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 17 Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7 pm* Confessions Following Service No 12 pm Mass Good Friday The Passion of the Lord ...

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UConn Catholic Center to Host Eucharistic Procession Through Campus

Posted on April 13, 2025 in: Events

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UConn Catholic Center to Host Eucharistic Procession Through Campus

On Monday, April 28th, students from the UConn Catholic Center, in conjunction with Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, will lead a Eucharistic Procession through the heart of the University of Connecticut’s campus in Storrs. The procession will begin following the 12:30 PM daily Mass, starting at the UConn Catholic Center. The planned route spans approximately one mile, offering students, faculty, and community members a visible and prayerful witness of faith and devotion to the Eucharist. This public expression of Catholic belief in the Real Presence of ...

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Supporting Life: Birthright of Windham Continues Vital Mission Amid Financial Challenges

Posted on April 02, 2025 in: Events, ProLife, Around the Diocese

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Supporting Life: Birthright of Windham Continues Vital Mission Amid Financial Challenges

For 35 years, Birthright of Windham has been a steadfast source of hope for women facing unplanned pregnancies, offering compassionate care rooted in Catholic moral teachings. In 2024 alone, the organization provided support to over 1,000 women and their babies, distributing essentials such as diapers, baby formula, clothing, and other necessities—all free of charge. With a small team—just one director and two full-time volunteers, none of whom are paid—Birthright operates with remarkable efficiency on a modest annual budget of $40,000. And yet, the imp...

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