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Mass to Honor Children Who Have Died from Stillbirths, Miscarriages or Abortions

Posted on October 28, 2019 in: Bereavement Support, Events

Mass to Honor Children Who Have Died from Stillbirths, Miscarriages or Abortions

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE

The Annual Diocesan Mass of Remembrance to honor children who have died from stillbirths, miscarriages or abortions, whether recently or years ago, will take place

Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at
7 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church,
52 West Town St., Norwichtown, CT.

The Mass of Remembrance is an opportunity for family members to memorialize and honor the dignity of the precious lives of pre-born children. For more information, call Mary-Jo McLaughlin at the Catholic Family Services Office, 860-848-2237, Ext. 312.

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Bishop Reidy to Take Part in Annual Stonington Blessing of the Fleet

Posted on July 10, 2025 in: Events

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Bishop Reidy to Take Part in Annual Stonington Blessing of the Fleet

As Stonington has done for more than 60 years, the St. Mary community will celebrate the annual Blessing of the Fleet. This is to honor present and past commercial fishermen, lobstermen and their families. The traditional celebration returns this year, which will also be Bishop Reidy's inaugural Blessing! THURSDAY, July 24 at 6 p.m.: The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet 5K Race is an in-person timed race through historic Stonington Borough. The certified course starts and ends at the Town Dock, 1 High Street, Stonington. You can also choose to register for a non-...

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End of Life Ministry Offers Free Cremation Boxes

Posted on June 25, 2025 in: News, Bereavement Support

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End of Life Ministry Offers Free Cremation Boxes

The Office of Faith Events includes the End of Life Ministry, which facilitates the production of cremation boxes made by retired carpenters, cabinet makers and shop teachers in our diocese. These retired craftsmen are using their gift and talents (and donating their time and treasure) to craft a cremation box that is available to anyone in need of one, free of charge. Some boxes come unpainted and unstatined which allows a person or family to personalize it themselves. Other boxes are stained a dark mahogoney or painted brown for a “classic” look. O...

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Marriage Encounter Experience- August 15-17

Posted on June 30, 2025 in: Events, Marriage

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Marriage Encounter Experience- August 15-17

This summer, give your spouse the gift of your time and discover the secrets to a lasting, supportive, transformational marriage! Consider attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. The next one scheduled in Connecticut is August 15-17 at the Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford. There’s no group discussion. It’s just about the two of you learning to be the best, most loving and thriving couple you can be. Over the course of the experience, three couples and a priest provide new tools, using examples from their own lives, to help coupl...

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