Faith Events

Office of Faith Events

The Office of Faith Events assists the Diocese and its parishes, to bring high-quality supportive services and events that enable Catholics of all ages, especially youth, to know, practice and share their faith in a meaningful and purposeful way. The office encompasses Catholic Family Services, Catholic Scouting, Catechesis, C.Y.O. Sports, Evangelization, Faith Formation, RCIA, and Youth and Young Adult Ministries.

 

OFE Articles & Upcoming Events

'The Image of Christ' - Hope and Faith Video Series
In this Hope & Faith moment, March 19, 2025 Women's Conference keynote speaker Lisa Irish talks about the image of Christ and how it speaks to her. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks          

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Religious Icons: Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Nina Romero-Caron from Our Lady of La Salette in Brooklyn shares how a religious icon has influenced her faith. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks        

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Faith and Art: Hope & Faith Video Series
This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl, Director of the Office of Faith Events, speaks about a religious work of art that enhances her faith. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks        

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Trusting in the Goodness of Our Spouse
While vacationing this summer at Badlands National Park in South Dakota, my husband wanted to hike a short but steep ascent up one of the vertical walls of stone that comprise the Badlands. Standing at the bottom of the wall, looking up, I was reluctant to proceed. The trail looked too daunting for me, and my reluctance soon turned to fear after seeing warning signs at the trailhead that prairie rattlesnakes hide in the shaded crevices of the Badland rocks. My husband asked me to trust that he wouldn’t let anything happen to me. So, up the trail we went. It prov...

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OFE Staff

Andrea Hoisl

Office of Faith Events Director
ahoisl@norwichdiocese.net
860-848-2237 x203

Liza Roach

Youth and Young Adult Minister
lroach@norwichdiocese.net
860-848-2237, x305

Alvania Tejada

Office of Faith Events Administrative Assistant
faithevents@norwichdiocese.net
860-848-2237 x304

Mary-Jo McLaughlin

Catholic Family Services
MMcLaughlin@norwichdiocese.net
860-848-2237, x312

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Office of Faith Events
331 Main Street
Floor 2
Norwich, CT 06360-5836

 

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