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Posted on January 01, 2025 in: Events, Around the Diocese

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January 7 – February 11

VIRTUAL ADULT CONFIRMATION
6-week program (7:00–8:30 PM)
To register, contact Alvania Tejada at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304.

 

January 15

CATECHISTS FORMATION
7:00–8:00 PM
A virtual enrichment for catechetical leaders and catechists involved in ministry.
Topic: Lessons from the New Testament
To register, contact Alvania Tejada at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304.

 

January 18

MARRIAGE PREPARATION CLASS
8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry
For more information, contact the Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237 ext. 312 or email mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

 

February 9

ANNUAL YOUNG ADULT MASS WITH ARCHBISHOP COYNE
7:00 PM
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas, Storrs
All young adults (ages 18–39, single and married) are invited and encouraged to bring friends.

 

February 22

AWAKENING RETREAT FOR OCIA (Formerly RCIA)
A retreat for catechumens, team members, parents, and sponsors, focusing on the Holy Spirit.
Location: St. Patrick Cathedral Church Hall
Registration is required. Contact Alvania Tejada at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304.

 

February 28 – March 2

DIOCESAN CYO TOURNAMENT
St. Bernard’s Uncasville
For more info contact Liza Roach at lroach@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 305

 

March 1

MARRIAGE PREPARATION CLASS
8:00 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace, Coventry
For more information, contact the Catholic Family Services Office at 860-848-2237 ext. 312 or email mmclaughlin@norwichdiocese.net.

 

March 9

RITE OF ELECTION
2:00 PM
A ceremony for OCIA catechumens, sponsors, godparents, and families.
Location: Saint Patrick Cathedral

 

March 11 – April 1

VIRTUAL LENTEN MISSION
7:00–8:00 PM
To register, contact Alvania Tejada at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304.

 

March 19

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: DINNER WITH JESUS
5:30–9:00 PM
Theme: "How are we the image of Christ?"
Keynote Speaker: Lisa Irish
Location: Great Neck Country Club
To register, contact Alvania Tejada at faithevents@norwichdiocese.net or call 860-848-2237 ext. 304.

 

 

 


 


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