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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, August 8
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. • Hike departs at 10 a.m.
Individuals and families from across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to join Bishop Reidy for a moderate hike at Wachusett Mountain. The hike is expected to conclude by approximately 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11
5–9 p.m. • Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 199 Colonel Brown Road, Griswold
Teens ages 13–17 and young adults ages 18–30 are invited to three evenings of faith, fellowship and prayer featuring dinner, a series talk, Eucharistic Adoration and fellowship around a bonfire.
Sunday, August 16
Feast of the Assumption Celebration
Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. • St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, New London
Celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption with Mass followed by a Eucharistic procession to St. Joseph Church, a blessing of the sick and a return procession to St. Mary Star of the Sea. A luncheon will follow from noon to 3 p.m. at St. Paul Church in Waterford.
Thursday, August 27
6:30–8:30 p.m. • Holy Family Motherhouse, 54 West Main Street, Baltic
Sister Rosemary Esseff, O.P., will lead a workshop for those who already pray the Liturgy of the Hours and those who would like to discover this prayer of the Church. A free-will offering will be accepted. Registration is required by August 24.
Friday–Sunday, August 28–30, 2026
Holy Family Retreat Center • West Hartford
Married couples are invited to invest in their relationship through a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. For information, contact Frank and Margie Pearson at Frank.Margie.Pearson@wwme.org or call 860-337-2447.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Morning Tour: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Tour: 12:15–2:30 p.m.
St. Edmund's Retreat at Enders Island, 1 Enders Island, Mystic
Experience the beauty of Enders Island's renowned dahlia gardens during one of two guided tours. Visitors will enjoy more than 300 varieties of prize-winning dahlias while reflecting on the beauty of God's creation.
For information, call 860-536-0565 or email info@endersisland.org.
Friday–Saturday, November 6–7, 2026
St. Luke Christmas Bazaar
Friday, 5–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
St. Luke Church, Ellington
Browse crafts, vendors, baked goods, a country store, attic treasures and raffles. The event also includes children's activities, free pictures with Santa and food available for purchase.
For information, call 860-875-8552, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Friday–Saturday, November 20–21, 2026
Frosty Village Christmas Bazaar
Friday, 5–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
St. Matthew Church Hall, Tolland
Shop handcrafted items, baked goods, knit and crochet apparel, doll clothes, pet gifts, jewelry and Attic Treasures. The bazaar also features raffles, photos with Santa, sandwiches, homemade soup and apple pies.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
“Sleigh Bells Ring”
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
St. Maurice Church, Bolton
Visit the country store and shop homemade treats, crafts, stocking stuffers, evergreen baskets and items from many crafters. The event also features Take-A-Chance raffles, homemade apple pies and a hot lunch. The site is accessible.