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Catholic Charities to Celebrate 99 years of Service to the Community!

Posted on February 18, 2020 in: Events, Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities to Celebrate 99 years of Service to the Community!

Catholic Charities is pleased to announce the celebration of our 99th Anniversary on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the Mystic Yachting Center in Mystic, Connecticut. The funds raised through the “Hope Anchors the Soul” Gala will allow Catholic Charities to carry out the mission of Providing Help and Creating Hope for the poor and economically disadvantaged of all faiths in Eastern Connecticut. Catholic Charities has been providing compassionate social services for almost 99 years. With your anticipated support, Catholic Charities will be able to continue a rich history of service.

The evening will include cocktails, dinner, silent auction and dancing. Come join the fun! Tickets $100.00 per person and are on sale now. Please call 860-889-8346 ext 264 to purchase your tickets today.

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Posted on November 06, 2024 in: Events, FaithSparks

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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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Posted on October 31, 2024 in: News, Vocations

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Posted on November 06, 2024 in: News

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