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November 3rd - Active and Retired Military Honored at Red, White & Blue Mass

Posted on October 24, 2019 in: News, Events

November 3rd - Active and Retired Military Honored at Red, White & Blue Mass

DIOCESE OF NORWICH TO HONOR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AND THOSE WHO HAVE DIED IN SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY.
28th Annual
Red, White and Blue Mass
Sunday, November 3, 10:15 a.m.
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Norwich, CT

The Annual Red, White and Blue Mass will take place Sunday morning, November 3rd, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich for all service branches: ARMY, NAVY, MARINES,  AIR FORCE, MERCHANT MARINE AND COAST GUARD.

Rev. Thomas Hoar, S.S.E., President, St. Edmund’s Retreat is the celebrant and homilist.

Parishioners from across the Diocese will join with family, friends and supporters of the honored as all gather together in prayer. 

The courageous men and women carrying the responsibility of protecting us are deserving of our highest honor and respect.


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