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DONATIONS FOR WADSWORTH CHRISTMAS TREES The Office of Faith Events is seeking donations of new children’s books and new gloves or mittens for their Annual Wadsworth Christmas Trees. These trees will be displayed at Wadsworth Atheneum’s 50th Annual Festival of Trees and Tradition, happening from December 5th to December 15th.    Please drop off books, gloves and mittens at 331 Main St., Norwich (2nd floor of Catholic Charities building). For questions or to arrange pick-ups, call (860) 848-2237 ext. 304. Donations are needed by Friday Nov. 15, 2024...

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This Christmas Day, St. Vincent de Paul Place will spread warmth and kindness by delivering roast beef dinners to those in need. Alongside each meal, we want to offer a “Miracle Bag”— a gift of essential items and thoughtful touches to remind each person and family that they are valued and not alone this holiday season. Help Us Fill 700 Miracle Bags Each bag will include items that bring warmth, comfort, and care, such as: Warm hats and gloves for men and women Shampoo and conditioner Toothpaste Shaving cream, razors, and deodorant $10 gi...

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This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Carol Butler, retired Catechetical Leader, speaks about a painting that inspires her called "Jesus Washing Peter's Feet." View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks        

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Message from the Executive Director Christopher Healy Minimal Increase in Out-of-State Abortions Post-Dobbs Decision Despite frantic efforts to encourage and subsidize the taking of innocent life, Connecticut showed a minimal increase in out-of-state abortions from abortion-restrictive states since the historic Supreme Court Dobbs decision, which returned the issue back to state lawmakers. Connecticut’s extremely permissive abortion laws were not affected by the Supreme Court ruling, yet Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong and Democrat lawmake...

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