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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese

Posted on October 24, 2025 in: Around the Diocese

Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese

 

 

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Classes & Formation

Wednesday, September 3 – May 13

Certificate Program in Catholic Theology
St. Agnes Church, Niantic • Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Dr. Robert White for weekly Catholic Theology sessions at St. Agnes Church.
Registration & information: contact@coriesu.com

 

Fairs & Bazaars 

Saturday, November 1

Christmas Festival (Day 1)
Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry • 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Handmade items, decorations, jewelry, baked goods & more. Lunch 11:00 AM–2:00 PM. Basket raffle on Sunday.

Sunday, November 2

Christmas Festival (Day 2)
Our Lady of Lourdes, Gales Ferry • 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Basket raffle at 10:00 AM; shop handmade items, baked goods & more.

Friday, November 7

St. Luke Christmas Bazaar (Preview Night)
St. Luke Church, Ellington • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Crafts, country store, attic treasures, raffles, kids’ activities, baked goods, food.

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Calendar of Parish Events from Around the Diocese
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Posted on October 22, 2025 in: News

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