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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Weekends in March

Posted on January 09, 2019 in: Bereavement Support, Events

If you are silently grieving or suffering from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat. The weekend healing process includes discussions, Living Scripture with meditations, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and Mass of Entrustment. Participation is confidential and offers an opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. Both women and men have participated in past retreats.

Upcoming weekends are: March 1-3 in Connecticut, call Marie at 203-631-9030 or e-mail her at mlaffin@prolifeministry.org; and March 15-17 in Stockbridge, MA, call 413-452-0661; or visit the national website at www.rachelsvineyard.org.

“PROJECT RACHEL” is our Diocesan ministry for anyone seeking healing and forgiveness from an abortion. Priests in the Project Rachel ministry are there for you with God’s Grace and Mercy. Call 860-861-4439. All inquiries are confidential.

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Posted on March 06, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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The Norwich Diocesan Women’s Conference invites you to Dinner with Jesus

Posted on February 27, 2025 in: Events

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The Norwich Diocesan Women’s Conference invites you to Dinner with Jesus with Retreat Leader Lisa Irish “How are we the Image of Christ” Lisa is a chaplain, published author, retreat speaker and spiritual director. March 19, 2025 5:30-9:00 P.M. Great Neck Country Club 28 Lamphere Rd, Waterford CT 06385 Tickets are $70 Register Online with Credit Card: Click here OR Email: faithevents@norwichdiocese.net Make checks payable to: ACA Send to OFE 331 Main Ave. Norwich, CT 06360

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Experience the Stations of the Cross in this Weekly Virtual Event

Posted on February 25, 2025 in: Events, Lent

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Experience the Stations of the Cross in this Weekly Virtual Event

The Way of the Cross The Diocesan Office of Faith Events invites you to join us virtually Friday nights during Lent as we pray together the Stations of the Cross with a different focus/lens each week. ❖ March 7: Through the eyes of social justice ❖ March 14: Through the eyes of the suffering, ill and disabled ❖March 21: Through the eyes of immigrants, refugees ❖ March 28: Through the eyes of seniors ❖ April 4: Through the eyes of the bereaved ❖ Aprill 11: Through the eyes of Mary ❖ April 18: Through the eyes of Jesus The stations will begin at...

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24 Hours for the Lord

Posted on March 07, 2025 in: Events, Lent, Around the Diocese

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24 Hours for the Lord Schedule Join us for 24 Hours for the Lord, a special opportunity to encounter the boundless mercy of God. This initiative, inspired by Pope Francis, invites the faithful to set aside time for prayer, reflection, and reconciliation, deepening their relationship with Christ through the sacraments. Throughout the 24-hour period, parishes across the Diocese of Norwich will offer extended hours for Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, providing a sacred space for personal prayer and renewal. Whether you can spend a few minutes o...

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Norwich Diocesan Cemeteries Spring Cleanup Reminder

Posted on March 07, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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Norwich Diocesan Cemeteries Spring Cleanup Reminder

As the seasons change, Norwich Diocesan Cemeteries will begin their annual Spring Cleanup to maintain the beauty and dignity of our sacred grounds. Families are kindly asked to remove all winter decorations by March 15 from the following cemeteries: St. Joseph, Norwich St. Mary, Norwich Sacred Heart, Norwich Sacred Heart, Wauregan All Hallows, Moosup St. Patrick, Uncasville St. Mary, New London Resurrection, Westbrook Cleanup of winter decorations will begin the week of March 17, 2025. We recommend waiting until after the cleanup to plac...

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Jesus Keeps on Loving You, No Matter What

Posted on February 20, 2025 in: Bereavement Support, ProLife, Lent

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Jesus Keeps on Loving You, No Matter What

As we approach Lent, please allow me to speak to all who carry the unbearable sadness and guilt of an abortion experience. Be assured that Jesus keeps on loving you, no matter what. The blessed ashes distributed on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday remind us that we are all sinners; broken, imperfect, yet very precious in the eyes of God and so well loved by Him. The ashes are both a reminder of our need for repentance and the graces that flow from our Lord’s death and resurrection. Some stay away from the Church because they fear judgment of past sins. Yet as Pope Franc...

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