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The Hope and Faith Video Series Resumes in September

Posted on August 13, 2021 in: News

The Hope and Faith Video Series Resumes in September

Grow in your relationship with God through our Hope and Faith Video Series, which takes place weekly throughout the year. The Office of Faith Events creates videos that are less than 3 minutes long which delve into monthly topics such as love, church knowledge, Saints, and spiritually. We encourage you to dedicate just a few minutes weekly to enliven your faith.

To enroll, send a text to: 81010 (Text) Message: @hopenfaith (one word)

It will then ask you to reply with your name. Those who are not text savvy do not need to feel left out, you can receive them by email by contacting Marianne Nicolas at manicholas@norwichdiocese.net. Note: If you are already enrolled, you do not need to enroll again.

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Posted on October 05, 2026 in: News, Outreach to Haiti

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