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Pontifical Mass for the Diocesan Partnership on Disability

Please bring a friend and join us for a celebration of the Liturgy for people living with disabilities; for their family, friends, care-givers, co-workers, support staff and health care professionals.

Principal Celebrant Bishop Michael R. Cote
Sunday October 28, 2018 @11:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes, 1650 Rt. 12, Gales Ferry

Brief presentation & refreshments to follow in Church Hall

For more information please contact the Office of Faith Events, 860-848-2237 x304 or faithevents@norwichdiocese.net


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