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Praying Your Goodbyes ~ Bereavement Day of Prayer

Posted on October 14, 2021 in: Bereavement Support, Events

Praying Your Goodbyes ~ Bereavement Day of Prayer

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~ Bereavement Day of Prayer ~

The Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office is sponsoring a virtual workshop for the bereaved entitled: Praying Your Goodbyes on Saturday, November 13 from 10 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. It will include time for private reflection, prayer, and journaling and give participants suggestions on how to navigate the upcoming holidays and discover ways to grow through the experience of their loss.

This is an online event and requires participants to have a computer and Internet service. There is no cost, but registration is required by contacting Mary-Jo McLaughlin at Catholic Family Services, 860-848-2237, ext. 312 or by email at mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

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