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Blessing of the Fleet Returns July 31st

Posted on July 14, 2022 in: Events, Around the Diocese

Blessing of the Fleet Returns July 31st

One of the longest running Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies in New England, every year on the last weekend in July the annual Stonington Harbor Blessing of the Fleet ceremony remembers Stonington’s fishermen, the last fishing fleet in Connecticut.

This two-day celebration includes parades, bands, food, dancing on the docks and a Sunday Mass followed by the Blessing of the Fleet and the parade of boats. The boats sail to outer Stonington Harbor to place an anchor-shaped wreath in the water, to honor all local fishermen who lost their lives at sea.

This year’s Blessing is scheduled for July 31 starting at 10:30 a.m. with Mass at St. Mary Church in the Borough.

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Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich Invites You to Attend an Appreciation Dinner Honoring Board Member Tony Joyce

Posted on September 19, 2024 in: Events, Catholic Charities News

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Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich Invites You to Attend an Appreciation Dinner Honoring Board Member Tony Joyce

Catholic Charities is inviting you to attend our Appreciation Dinner Honoring our Board member, Tony Joyce Tony has been a valued member of the Catholic Charities Board for many years as well as a valued member of our business community in Southeastern Connecticut. The Appreciation Dinner will be at the Holiday Inn, Norwich Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:30 pm-8:30pm We look forward to sharing this evening with you! For information, please contact Kathy Capon at kathycapon@ccfsn.org or 860-889-1022 Sponsors Need...

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Trio to be Honored at Lake of Isles During 14th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner

Posted on September 02, 2024 in: News, Events

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Trio to be Honored at Lake of Isles During 14th Annual Seton Scholarship Dinner

The 14th annual Seton Scholarship Dinner will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at Lake of Isles, 1 Clubhouse Dr., North Stonington, CT 06359. We are in great need of sponsors, local business program book ads and donations for our silent auction. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Gina Foster, stewardship coordinator of the Diocese of Norwich, at gfoster@norwichdiocese.net or by calling the Office of Development at 860.886.1928, ext. 115. Tickets will also be available at www.norwichdiocesedevelopment.org. The positive impact a Catholic school education provi...

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Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference 2024: A Catalyst for Spiritual Growth

Posted on September 05, 2024 in: Events

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Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference 2024: A Catalyst for Spiritual Growth

West Hartford, CT — Once again, the Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference will unite Catholic men from across the state for the 17th annual event, serving as a catalyst for ongoing spiritual growth. The conference will be held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, at Northwest Catholic High School. Doors open at 7:30am, with the event starting promptly at 8:30am and concluding with the Vigil Mass. This year’s theme, “The Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell,” will be explored by a distinguished panel of National speakers, inclu...

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Diocese to Recognize Anniversary Couples

Posted on September 03, 2024 in: Events

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Diocese to Recognize Anniversary Couples

On Sunday, Nov. 10, the annual Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. This year’s Mass will honor the enduring love of married couples. The Mass will begin at 2 pm. Each couple registering for the Mass will receive a signed certificate from the bishop. The names of all registrants and their anniversary dates also will be listed on a special Anniversary Page on the Diocese of Norwich website and included in the Four County Catholic. Couples may also email a digital photo in a jpeg format...

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Sept. 29 is World Day of Migrants and Refugees - Hispanic Ministry to Hold Free Presentation

Posted on September 19, 2024 in: News, Events, Hispanic Ministry

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