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Calendar of Events

Posted on September 22, 2023 in: Around the Diocese

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Brothers in Christ Virtual Meeting Brothers in Christ is a gathering of men who share faith, personal experiences, and discussion. BIC fellowship meetings are held the second Thursday of the month either virtually or on-site. Thursday-October 12th, Brothers in Christ will be Virtually from 7pm – 7:45pm. Deacon Dennis Dolan will be speaking on “Children who don’t go to Mass”. If you are interested in hearing great speakers as well as developing fellowship with other men devoted to Christ, please register by email Liza Roach at lroach@no...

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Awakening: How is the Holy Spirit at work in your life?

Posted on September 21, 2023 in: Events, FaithSparks, Around the Diocese

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Awakening: How is the Holy Spirit at work in your life? Awakening: How is the Holy Spirit at work in your life? Join us for a 4-part Mission designed to help deepen your faith! Rediscover God’s Unconditional Love, Learn more about the Holy Spirit’s Gifts, develop a deep and meaningful prayer life, experience the mercy of God through a deeper understanding of reconciliation. For two weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 3rd, 5th, 10th, and 12th at 7:00-8:30 pm, Our Lady of Sorrows, 14 Prospect St, Essex. Register online...

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Clergy Appointments

Posted on September 20, 2023 in: News, Vocations

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September 20, 2023 The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D. D., Bishop of Norwich, has made the following clergy and diocesan appointment in the Diocese of Norwich Reverend Marvin Bearis, OFM Cap., to Saint Pius X Parish, Middletown, Pastor. Effective: September 1, 2023. Reverend Peter J. Langevin, Chancellor

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Bold Faith - The Power of Catholic Evangelization Through Storytelling

Posted on September 13, 2023 in: News

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Bold Faith - The Power of Catholic Evangelization Through Storytelling

Do you remember the last time you heard a good story? It’s easy to become captivated by a compelling narrative or a fascinating myth. From novels or warm conversations over dinner to movies or even music, stories capture our imagination and shape the way we think about the world. As Catholics, we are confronted by a host of narratives that compete with, and often contradict, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We know, however, that God has revealed the true story of the whole world. The story of Christ is, as C.S. Lewis put it, “the true myth.” Jesus isn’t ...

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Remembering September 11th- Mercies in Disguise

Posted on September 10, 2023 in: News, Reflections

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Remembering September 11th- Mercies in Disguise

Sometimes, the best stories come from unexpected moments of inspiration. Recently, I had a unique experience attending Mass at St. Columba in Columbia. Originally, I hadn't planned on going there; the church I regularly attend had canceled the early Mass for the summer. At the same time, I was struggling to find a topic for this month's Four County Catholic article. Writer's block had hit me hard, and the deadlines were looming. During the Communion meditation, something remarkable happened. My eyes caught sight of a large plaque on the wall listing the corporal...

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St. Michael Defend Us

Posted on September 28, 2023 in: News

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If you think angels are chubby cheeked, bare-bottomed tots with wings, or maybe golden-haired ladies in white nightgowns playing harps, it’s time to take a look at St. Michael the Archangel, commander of the heavenly army. Leader of Heavenly Forces: Michael, who shares his Sept. 29 feast day with fellow archangels Gabriel and Raphael, is the leader of the heavenly forces in the eternal fight against Satan and the other fallen angels. If you’ve ever seen a picture of an intense looking angel armed with a helmet, sword, and shield, piercing a dragon with a l...

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