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Clergy Appointments

Posted on September 27, 2021 in: News

Clergy Appointments
The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D. D., Bishop of Norwich, has made the following clergy and diocesan appointments in the Diocese of Norwich   CLERGY APPOINTMENTS Reverend Francis Gilbert, from Parochial Vicar, The St. John Paul II Parish-Moodus and East Hampton, to Parochial Vicar, ...

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Layette Program Benefits Catholic Charities
Each year we invite women of our parishes to become members of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.  Membership is open to all women in the Diocese of Norwich. This membership collection not only enrolls you as a member of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, but also p...

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'The Value of Wisdom Surpasses Pearls' (Job: 28:18)
Throughout my life I have often thought of the Old Testament figure Job who remained faithful to God and steadfast, even when faced with many trials and tribulations.  In getting to know Haitians and all the natural disasters that have befallen Haiti and the many challenges that face Haitian...

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 Called to Remember to 'Work Like Christ' - Sept. 22 Hope and Faith Video
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Kathy D'Amelio - Director of the Office for Safe Environments, speaks about getting back to work.   View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks    

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Bishop's Column: Confident in Our Faith
September 2021 Four County Catholic Confident in Our Faith My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Inspiration can come to us in many ways. Sometimes the source of inspiration can surprise us. I had such a moment recently. While Storm Ida was rattling the windows of my office and I was pray...

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Bishop, Column
May God Bless and Protect Our Children
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and had the opportunity to enjoy a day at the beach, a fun family picnic, or your favorite destination.  Now that autumn is approaching, many of your children and grandchildren have resumed full time in-person learning. The teachers and staff in our Dioc...

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ACA Thankful for Our Family of Faith

Posted on September 17, 2021 in: ACA

ACA Thankful for Our Family of Faith
When faced with difficulties, many of us turn to our families for help and support. Whether it be a shoulder to lean on, a caring ear to listen, or a roof over our heads and food on the table, we each know and appreciate the love of family. When reflecting on the recent news of the Diocese of Norwic...

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Video: Learn About the St. Joseph Churches in the Diocese
Celebrating the Year of St. Joseph Learn more about the Churches named St. Joseph in the Diocese of Norwich during the Year of St. Joseph. This week the Office of Faith Events visits Fr. Tadeusz Zadorozny at St. Joseph, Rockville.   View Additional Churches with the honor of ...

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'Food for the Journey' - September 15th Hope and Faith Video
September 15, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin- Coordinator of Catholic Family Services- welcomes you back to church to enjoy food for the journey. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Superintendent's Letter: Faith, Respect & Love Help Students Excel at St. John School
My Dear Friends,  I have new and exciting news to share with all of you. Each month we will highlight one of the outstanding educational institutions in the Diocese of Norwich. For this month’s issue it is St. John’s School in Old Saybrook.  At St. John School, an environ...

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