The Diocese of Norwich will hold its annual Faith For The Future collection on the weekend of September 12th and 13th, 2026, supporting Catholic elementary education throughout the diocese.
Faith For The Future is the diocese's dedicated in-pew collection benefiting Catholic elementary schools, helping ensure these schools can continue to provide an education rooted in high academic standards and Catholic faith-based values.
Why Catholic Elementary Education Matters
Our diocesan Catholic elementary schools are committed to:
- Meeting high academic standards, preparing students for continued success in high school and beyond
- Supporting Catholic faith-based values and morals, forming the whole child -- mind, body, and spirit
- Providing students the opportunity to grow both academically and spiritually in a nurturing, faith-centered environment
Participating Schools
The following Catholic elementary schools across the diocese will benefit from this collection:
St. Michael School - Pawcatuck - 860-599-1084
Sacred Heart School - Taftville - 860-887-1757
Sacred Heart School - Groton - 860-445-0611
St. John School - Old Saybrook - 860-388-0849
St. Joseph School - New London - 860-442-1720
St. Patrick Cathedral School - Norwich - 860-889-4174
St. Joseph School - Baltic - 860-822-6141
St. James School - Danielson - 860-774-3281
St. John Paul II Catholic School - Middletown - 860-347-2978
How to Give
Parishioners are encouraged to support this collection during Mass on September 12th and 13th. If you are unable to attend Mass that weekend, donations may still be dropped off at your parish.
Every gift helps sustain the mission of Catholic education across the Diocese of Norwich, ensuring that our elementary schools can continue forming faithful, academically strong students for generations to come.
For more information, please contact your local parish.