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Posted on August 04, 2023 in: News, Marriage

Don't Miss Out - Diocese to Recognize Anniversary Couples

The registration deadline is August 14, 2023. This is a firm date, so please register early.

Sunday, September 10 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.  Couples may also email a digital photo in a jpeg format of themselves to be included in a gallery of pictures and a video on the website.

If you are celebrating a significant anniversary this year and would like to attend the Mass and be recognized by Bishop Cote, please register by sending the following information:  

  • husband and wife’s name,
  • address,
  • telephone number,
  • wedding date,
  • anniversary being celebrated and
  • parish

to: Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Catholic Family Services Coordinator, 199 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 or at mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net or by telephone at 860-848-2237, Ext 312.

The registration deadline is August 14, 2023. This is a firm date, so please register early.


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