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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, August 8
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. • Hike departs at 10 a.m.
Individuals and families from across the Diocese of Norwich are invited to join Bishop Reidy for a moderate hike at Wachusett Mountain. The hike is expected to conclude by approximately 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11
5–9 p.m. • Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 199 Colonel Brown Road, Griswold
Teens ages 13–17 and young adults ages 18–30 are invited to an evening of faith, fellowship and prayer featuring dinner, a presentation, Eucharistic Adoration and fellowship around a bonfire.
Friday and Sunday, August 14 and 16, 2026
Friday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 10 a.m.
St. Michael Church, Pawcatuck
Celebrate the Feast of the Assumption with Rosary and Benediction Friday evening and a Solemn Mass Sunday, followed by the traditional procession of the Blessed Virgin Mary through Pawcatuck. Refreshments and fellowship will follow.
Sunday, August 16
Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. • St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, New London
Celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption with Mass followed by a Eucharistic procession to St. Joseph Church, a blessing of the sick and a return procession to St. Mary Star of the Sea. A luncheon will follow from noon to 3 p.m. at St. Paul Church in Waterford.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Blessing of the Farm with Bishop Reidy
2:30 p.m.
Wehpittituck Farm, 211 Cove Road, Stonington
In honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, Bishop Richard F. Reidy will offer a special blessing for the farm, its owners, workers, livestock, crops and the local agricultural community. All are welcome.
Thursday, August 27
6:30–8:30 p.m. • Holy Family Motherhouse, 54 West Main Street, Baltic
Sister Rosemary Esseff, O.P., will lead a workshop for those who already pray the Liturgy of the Hours and those who would like to discover this prayer of the Church. A free-will offering will be accepted. Registration is required by August 24.
Friday–Sunday, August 28–30, 2026
Holy Family Retreat Center • West Hartford
Married couples are invited to invest in their relationship through a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. For information, contact Frank and Margie Pearson at Frank.Margie.Pearson@wwme.org or call 860-337-2447.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Morning Tour: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Tour: 12:15–2:30 p.m.
St. Edmund's Retreat at Enders Island, 1 Enders Island, Mystic
Experience the beauty of Enders Island's renowned dahlia gardens during one of two guided tours. Visitors will enjoy more than 300 varieties of prize-winning dahlias while reflecting on the beauty of God's creation.
For information, call 860-536-0565 or email info@endersisland.org.
Saturday–Sunday, September 19–20, 2026
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.–noon
Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme
Shop the rummage and plant sales and silent auction. Saturday also features baked goods, food, live music and games. Many rummage items will be half price Sunday.