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Mass to Honor Children Who Have Died from Stillbirths, Miscarriages or Abortions

Posted on October 28, 2019 in: Bereavement Support, Events

Mass to Honor Children Who Have Died from Stillbirths, Miscarriages or Abortions

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

The Annual Diocesan Mass of Remembrance to honor children who have died from stillbirths, miscarriages or abortions, whether recently or years ago, will take place

Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at
7 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church,
52 West Town St., Norwichtown, CT.

The Mass of Remembrance is an opportunity for family members to memorialize and honor the dignity of the precious lives of pre-born children. For more information, call Mary-Jo McLaughlin at the Catholic Family Services Office, 860-848-2237, Ext. 312.

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