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Posted on January 17, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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January 7 – February 11

VIRTUAL ADULT CONFIRMATION
6-week program (7:00–8:30 PM)
To register, contact Alvania Tejada at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304.

 

January 22 & January 29

ST. HILDEGARD OF BINGEN: A WOMAN AHEAD OF HER TIMES
Two-part Series-10 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center, 194 Candlewood Hill Rd., Higganum, CT
One of the four Women Doctors of the Church, St. Hildegard of Bingen was a philosopher, writer, poet, musician, botanist, and more.
Free will donation appreciated.
Presenter: Jim Pepitone
Registration: Call or email Sr. Patricia at 203-606-4830 or cigrandpatricia@gmail.com.

 

January 22 – March 26
(See Dates Below)

NICEA AT 1700: THE COUNCIL, THE CREED, AND CATHOLICISM
6:00–7:00 PM
St. Agnes Catholic Church, Niantic, CT
A series of eight public lectures by the Académie Cor Iesu to deepen appreciation of history and theology.
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/19, 3/26
Registration: Free at contact@coriesu.com
Contact: Parish Admin Jennifer Fant at office.stjohn23@gmail.com or call +1 860-739-9722.

 

February 5 – March 19

SPIRITUAL BOOK STUDY: THE SIGNATURE OF JESUS BY BRENNAN MANNING
Location: Sacred Heart on the Lake Retreat Center, 194 Candlewood Hill Rd., Higganum, CT
Details: Six Wednesdays from 10:00–11:30 AM.
Dive into Brennan Manning’s book The Signature of Jesus and explore how to live Christianity radically, embracing the love that moves us to change.
Registration: Call Sr. Patricia at 203-606-4830 or email cigrandpatricia@gmail.com.
Suggested Donation: $10 per session.

 

February 16

7th ANNUAL YOUNG ADULT MASS WITH ARCHBISHOP COYNE
7:00 PM

Location: St. Thomas Aquinas, Storrs
All young adults (ages 18–39, single and married) are invited and encouraged to bring friends.

 

February 22

AWAKENING RETREAT FOR OCIA (Formerly RCIA)
A retreat for catechumens, team members, parents, and sponsors, focusing on the Holy Spirit.
Location: St. Patrick Cathedral Church Hall
Registration is required. Contact Alvania Tejada at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304.

 

February 28 – March 2

DIOCESAN CYO TOURNAMENT
St. Bernard, Uncasville

For more info contact Liza Roach at lroach@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 305

 

March 1

MARRIAGE PREPARATION CLASS
8:00 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace, Coventry
For more information, contact the Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237 ext. 312 or email mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

 

March 8
VIRTUAL WOMEN’S LENTEN RETREAT
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Theme: “Hope: The Anchor of the Soul”
Join us via Zoom for a FREE virtual retreat emphasizing the Pope’s Jubilee Year of Hope.
Registration: Email Elizabeth Percy at tiggpercy@gmail.com.
Details: All women are welcome! Organized by a team of women from Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Coventry/Storrs.

 

March 9

RITE OF ELECTION
2:00 PM

A ceremony for OCIA catechumens, sponsors, godparents, and families.
Location: Saint Patrick Cathedral

 

March 11 – April 1

VIRTUAL LENTEN MISSION
7:00–8:00 PM

To register, contact Alvania Tejada at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304.

 

March 19

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: DINNER WITH JESUS
5:30–9:00 PM

Theme: "How are we the image of Christ?"
Keynote Speaker: Lisa Irish
Location: Great Neck Country Club
To register, contact Alvania Tejada at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304.

 

The offering below comes from outside our diocese, but we thought some of you might find it of interest.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and April 7

BRIDGES TO CONTEMPLATIVE LIVING WITH THOMAS MERTON
5:00–6:30 PM (via Zoom)
A six-week online workshop to deepen spiritual reflection and prayer during Lent and Holy Week, inspired by the teachings of Thomas Merton.
Details: Reflect on themes like forgiveness, seeking God, and embracing holiness through readings, discussions, and journaling.
Registration: Visit Spirituallifecenter.org for details and to register.
Suggested Donation: Supports the program; materials provided weekly

 

 


 


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