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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 December 12, 2024 in: News

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Posted on December 10, 2024 in: Reflections, Advent

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Festival of Trees and Traditions Celebrates 50 Years of Holiday Magic

Posted on December 03, 2024 in: News, ADVENT

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Festival of Trees and Traditions Celebrates 50 Years of Holiday Magic

This December, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford welcomes the community to the Festival of Trees and Traditions: 50th Anniversary Golden Holiday Event, a cherished celebration of artistry and holiday spirit running from December 5–15, 2024. This year’s festival features a dazzling array of festive trees and wreaths, each uniquely designed and generously donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses throughout the region. The Diocese of Norwich is proud to contribute two special trees this year, showcasing the spirit of giving and creati...

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Opinion: A Parade of CT Voices of Those Who Do Not Respect Innocent Life

Posted on December 12, 2024 in: News, ProLife

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Opinion: A Parade of CT Voices of Those Who Do Not Respect Innocent Life

Op-ed written by Christopher Healy, Executive Director of the Connecticut Catholic Conference, published in the Hartford Courant on December 7, 2024: It took little time for the radical abortionists to lose all perspective and credibility as witnessed by the recent effort by establishment media to proclaim a new dark age for women in Connecticut. In the December 1 Hartford Courant article “Family Planning in Era of Trump,” the leaders of the taking of innocent life, Planned Parenthood, have complained that the election of Donald J. Trump will be catastroph...

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Archbishop Coyne’s Christmas Message — A Call to Peace and Anticipation

Posted on December 24, 2024 in: News

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Archbishop Christopher Coyne, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Norwich, shares a heartfelt message this Christmas. He reflects on the blessings of the season and the anticipation of a new chapter for the Diocese. He acknowledges this time of transition, encouraging prayers and preparation as we await the appointment of a new bishop. Highlighting the importance of peace, Archbishop Coyne calls on the faithful to remember those affected by conflict and war. "Pray for peace, especially in places of Africa where war is raging, the Holy Land and Ukraine," h...

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