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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.

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Date, Honorees set for 11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner

in: Events, Catholic Foundation News

Now that many restrictions are being lifted in the State of Connecticut, we are so happy to announce that this year’s 11th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 4 p.m. at The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station, located at 55 Bridge Road, Haddam. This is the new rescheduled date from 2020. The commitment of those involved in our Catholic school education in the diocese has been well known for years. Recognizing the exceptional work of our educators, in 2010, Bishop Cote established the Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D. Award for ...

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Norwich

Save the Date: Diocese to Recognize Anniversary Couples

in: Events, Marriage

Sunday, October 3 is the date set for the annual Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. Bishop Michael Cote will be the main celebrant for this year’s Mass, which will honor the enduring love of married couples. The Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Each couple registering for the Mass will receive a signed certificate from the bishop. The names of all registrants and their anniversary dates will also be listed on a special Anniversary Page on the Diocese of Norwich website and included in The Four County Catholic, our d...

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Sponsors and Players Needed for Upcoming Catholic Charities Golf Tournament

in: Events, Catholic Charities News

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others” – Charles Dickens Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich will be hosting its 16th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Great Neck Country Club, Waterford, CT. Registration begins at 11:00 am. Kick-off your day with an all-you-can-eat BBQ and an on-sight cigar roller! Shotgun start at 12:30 pm, concluding after play with delicious small bites, raffle results, and award winners. The price is $175 per player. Golfers of all levels welcome. ...

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Saint Patrick Church in Mystic Hosts Oil Paintings on the Mysteries of the Rosary

in: Around the Diocese

I have spent most of my adult life as a teacher of Oil Painting, fine artist, and lecturer. I am reminded of the writings of Albert Pike “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others remains and is immortal.” So it is with Fine Art. Six years ago, at age 65 I decided to pursue a series of figurative canvases depicting the mysteries of the Rosary. An artist must bring to the canvas his own transferable forms of passion, not just illustration. To fulfill this requirement for the Annunciation panel I added to the narrative the offering o...

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Couples Encouraged to Sign up for the Diocese's Anniversary Mass

in: Events, Marriage

Sunday, October 3 at 2 p.m. is the date set for the annual Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. Bishop Michael Cote will be the main celebrant for this year’s Mass, which will honor the enduring love of married couples. The Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Each couple registering for the Mass will receive a signed certificate from the bishop. The names of all registrants and their anniversary dates will also be listed on a special Anniversary Page on the Diocese of Norwich website and included in The Four County Catho...

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Virtual Vacation Bible School Comes to the Diocese

in: Events, FaithSparks

Virtual Vacation Bible School The Office of Faith Event’s Virtual Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a 4-day summer program providing fun and faith about the workings of God for children through music, games and fun Bible lessons. This year the VBS program will be called “Thankful,” and will dive into the Old Testament by studying the prophet named Joseph. VBS will run Monday through Thursday, August 9 – 12th from 9:00 – 10:00 AM online; the cost is $5 for one child or $10 per family. We invite all children to join...

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Aug 15: The Solemnity Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

in: Events

What is the Assumption? The first name of this solemnity was the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. Later, its name in the East carried over, the Dormition (or Falling Asleep) of Mary. In the West, it became known as the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This solemnity celebrates the fact that Mary’s Assumption is “a pledge of the future participation of the members of the mystical Body of Christ in the paschal glory of the Risen Christ.” It shows that the Lord “reserves a munificent reward for his humble Servant because of her faithful cooperatio...

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OFE Staff

Andrea Hoisl

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

Liza Roach

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

Marianne Nicholas

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

Mary-Jo McLaughlin

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

Hope & Faith

July 7, 2021

This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events talks about Sabbath as the need to both play and pray.

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