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Join the Virtual Book Club - Read and Discuss "Tobit's Dog"

Posted on January 18, 2022 in: Events

Join the Virtual Book Club - Read and Discuss "Tobit's Dog"

Join us for the Diocesan Virtual Book Club

Streaming Wednesday nights,
January 26 to March 2, 2022, from 6:30- 8 PM

We will be reading and discussing "Tobit’s Dog," by Michael Nicholas Richard
This is the retelling of the biblical story of Tobit, set in North Carolina during the Depression. It brings life in surprising ways to the beloved Old Testament characters, including the important but often overlooked family dog.

Our book club moderator will be Andrea Hoisl, Director of the Office of Faith Events
Space is limited, for details and to register Please contact Marianne at
manicholas@norwichdiocese.net or 860-848-2237 ext. 304

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