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Experience the Stations of the Cross in this Weekly Virtual Event

Posted on February 25, 2025 in: Events, Lent

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 7 P.M. Participation requires an internet connection.

Registration is also required to receive a link.

To register, call Mary-Jo McLaughlin, at 860-848-2237, Ext 312 or email her at mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net

You can register for just one evening or all five

Bookmark the link below and visit it often as you observe the wonderful season of Lent!
Feel free to share this link on social media

NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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