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Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Invites You to the 18th Annual For the Love of a Child Charity Gala

Posted on March 05, 2025 in: Events, Outreach to Haiti

Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Invites You to the 18th Annual For the Love of a Child Charity Gala

Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti

Invites You to the 18th Annual Gala

For the Love of a Child Charity Gala

Saturday, April 5, 2025

A Villa Louisa, 60 Villa Louisa Rd., Bolton, CT

Cocktails at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner

The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Norwich and Archbishop of Hartford, invites you to join him in this event that benefits the children who live in the Archdiocese of Port-au-of Prince, Haiti.

A silent auction will feature Goodspeed Tickets, Red Sox & Yankee Games’ Tickets, Haitian Artwork, Crafts and Local Artists Craft Works and Baskets of Cheer!

Cocktails at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased

on-line www.outreachtohaiti.org or by calling Outreach office at 860 800 3601.

There is a special price of $75 to all clergy and religious.

We hope you will join us for a fun evening that celebrates our Diocesan Ministry in Haiti.

Please RSVP by March 24, 2025

Thank you for your support!

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