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Virtual Marriage Enrichment: May 15

Posted on April 15, 2021 in: Events, Marriage

Virtual Marriage Enrichment: May 15

Virtual Marriage Enrichment

Come away for a day and re-energize and deepen your marriage and your faith with practical insights from Pope Francis’ wisdom on marriage and family life.

Join other married couples for a virtual enrichment entitled “The Joy of Love” on Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.

The enrichment is based on Chapter 4 of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia: The Joy of Love and will feature four talks on: Daily Love, Conjugal Love, Passionate Love and Transformation of Love.

This enrichment is for married couples of all ages and years married. There is no cost, but registration is required.

To register, call Mary-Jo McLaughlin at Catholic Family Services 860-848-2237, Ext. 312. Or email her at mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

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