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Have an Anniversary? Plans for Annual Mass Have Changed

Posted on July 18, 2020 in: News, Events

Because of uncertainties surrounding Covid-19, the Annual Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will not take place this year.

Bishop Cote will offer a private Mass for the intentions of all couples celebrating specific anniversaries this year. Each couple who registers will receive a signed certificate from the Bishop. The names of all registrants and their anniversary dates will also be listed on a special Anniversary Page on the Diocese of Norwich Website.

If you are celebrating a significant anniversary this year and would like to be recognized by Bishop Cote, please register by sending the following information: husband and wife’s name, address, telephone number, wedding date, anniversary being celebrated and parish to:

Mary-Jo McLaughlin
Catholic Family Services Coordinator
199 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360

Telephone at (860) 848-2237, ext. 312 or by email at mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net. Couples may also email a recent digital photo of themselves to this address to be included in a gallery of pictures on the diocesan website. The registration deadline is September 2, 2020.

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