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Check Out What's New in the Four County Catholic

Posted on March 26, 2020 in: News

Check Out What's New in the Four County Catholic

The latest issue of the Four County Catholic is available now, and is filled cover to cover with news from within the Diocese of Norwich.

Vocations Corner

Deacon Michael Bovino reflects on his call to the priesthood in the first of a series of columns by our seminarians.

Rite of Election

Catechumens and candidates were welcomed by Bishop Michael R. Cote at the Rite of Election Liturgy held Sunday March 1st at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick.

Junior Ring Ceremony

Students at Xavier High School celebrated a rite of passage when they received their Junior Rings in a special ceremony on January 31 at the school.

There also are columns by Bishop Cote, Outreach to Haiti, the Office of Faith Events, the schools, and news from the ministries within the Diocese.

The issue is available in full, online by clicking here or on the cover photo above.

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