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Praying Your Goodbyes - Bereavement Day of Prayer

Posted on October 11, 2022 in: Bereavement Support

Praying Your Goodbyes - Bereavement Day of Prayer

Invites you to a

~ Bereavement Day of Prayer ~

The Diocesan Catholic Family Services Office is sponsoring a workshop for the bereaved entitled: Praying Your Goodbyes on Saturday, November 12 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick Hall, 213 Broadway, Norwich, CT.

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.

There is no cost, but registration is required by November 8 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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