In communion with Pope Francis, we are invited to join with the universal Church around the world in observing “24 Hours for the Lord” – a way to encounter God and His mercy this Lent through Reconciliation. This is a time of seeking God’s forgiveness and a change of heart.
This annual initiative will be held on Friday, March 8th and Saturday, March 9th throughout the seven Deaneries of the Diocese. It is an opportunity for people to avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The objective is to offer to all, especially those who feel uncomfortable entering a church, the occasion to experience the merciful embrace of God.
Take this opportunity to continue your Lenten process of conversion in preparation for the celebration of Easter by visiting one of these participating churches near you:
Middletown Deanery
St. Francis of Assisi Church 10 Elm Street, Middletown
Friday, March 8, 6AM- 5PM
Saturday, March 9, 6AM-1PM.
New London Deanery
Our Lady of Lourdes Church 1650 Route 12, Gales Ferry
Friday, March 8, 10AM-6PM
Saint Michael Church, 60 Liberty Street, Pawcatuck
Saturday, March 9th, 7:30AM-11:30AM
Norwich Deanery
SS. Peter & Paul Church, 181 Elizabeth Street, Norwich
Friday, March 8th, 1PM- 9PM
Saturday, March 9, 8AM-12 noon
Old Saybrook Deanery
Saint Mark Church, 222 McVeagh Road, Westbrook
Friday, March 8, 8AM-9PM
Putnam Deanery
St. Andre Bessette Parish-St. John Church, Plainfield
Friday, March 8, 8:30AM-10AM
Our Lady of LaSalette, Brooklyn
Friday, March 8th, 5:30PM- 6:30PM
St. Therese of Lisieux Parish-St. Joseph, N. Grosvenordale
St. Therese of Lisieux Parish
Saturday, March 9, 8AM-10AM
St. Mary, Putnam
Saturday, March 9th, 2PM-3:45PM
St. Andre Bessette Parish-St. Augustine, Canterbury
Saturday, March 9th, 2:30PM-4PM
Our Lady of LaSalette, Brooklyn
Saturday, March 9th, 3PM-4PM
St. James Church, Danielson
Saturday, March 9th, from 3PM-4:30PM
Vernon Deanery
Blessed Sacrament Parish-St. Bernard Church, 25 St. Bernard’s Terrace, Rockville
Friday, March 8, 7AM-7PM
Willimantic Deanery
Church of the Holy Family, Hebron
Friday, March 8th, 6AM-6:45AM
Saturday, March 9th, 3:30PM-4:45PM
St. Columba, Columbia
Friday, March 8th, 7AM-7:30AM; 9AM-10AM
St. Thomas Aquinas, Storrs
Friday, March 8th, 7:30AM-8:30AM; 3:30PM-5:30PM; 7PM-9:00PM
St. Andrew, Colchester
Friday, March 8th, 9AM-10AM; 5:30PM-6:30PM
Saturday, March 9th, 2:30-3:45 p.m.
St. Mary, Coventry
Friday, March 8th, 10AM-12 noon; 2PM-3PM
Corpus Christi Parish-St Joseph Church, Willimantic
Friday, March 8thth, 3PM-6PM
Saturday, March 9th, 12:30PM-3:30PM
St. Francis of Assisi, Lebanon
Friday, March 8th, 6PM
Saturday, March 9th, 4PM-5PM
St. Thomas Aquinas, Storrs
Saturday, March 9th, 9AM-1030AM
St. Mary, Coventry
Saturday, March 9th, 11AM-12:30PM; 2:15PM-3:45PM