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Join Us for a Journey with Mary through Her Seven Sorrows

Posted on December 29, 2023 in: Events, Around the Diocese

Join Us for a Journey with Mary through Her Seven Sorrows

If you are seeking to find hope, strength, and comfort from a loss, burden or sorrow- a virtual seven-week program that will explore each of the seven sorrows of Mary’s life and the message of strength and encouragement each one contains. The program will meet online on Monday nights from 7-8:15 P.M. January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 12, and 19, 2024.   Each week will include a reflection on one of Mary’s sorrows, guided prayer imagery, and discussion. The program is free, but registration is required. To do so, or, for more information, contact the Catholic Family Services Office, at 860-848-2237, Ext. 312, or email mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

 


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