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Together We Can Do Twice as Much Good at Catholic Charities

Posted on September 03, 2025 in: Catholic Charities News

Together We Can Do Twice as Much Good at Catholic Charities

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Liturgy of the Hours Workshop - Register Today!

Posted on July 28, 2026 in: Events

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Liturgy of the Hours Workshop - Register Today!

Discovering the Gift of the Liturgy of the Hours With the new translation of the Liturgy of the Hours arriving next year, this workshop invites our lay brothers and sisters to discover — or rediscover — the gift and beauty of this prayer of the Church. Presenter Sister Rosemary Esseff, O.P. Sister Rosemary, a Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia in Nashville, Tennessee, holds a Ph.D. in Composition from the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. Since entering the community in 1993, she has continued her musical studies, earning advanced degrees in...

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71st Annual Blessing of the Fleet Remembers Local Fishermen, Offers Prayers for Crews

Posted on July 28, 2026 in: Events

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71st Annual Blessing of the Fleet Remembers Local Fishermen, Offers Prayers for Crews

A prayerful remembrance of local fishermen lost to the sea, sadly including this past year, attracted a large crowd to Saint Mary Church and the town fishing dock on Sunday, July 26, in Stonington Borough. The gatherings were part of the 71st annual Blessing of the Fleet, and offered Bishop Richard Reidy of the Diocese of Norwich the opportunity to meet with captains and crews of the local fishery and confer blessings on them for a safe season, and a bountiful catch. The tradition is well-woven into the Stonington Borough fishing community, which over the past y...

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Catholic Charities Launches Back-to-School School Supply Drive

Posted on July 27, 2026 in: Catholic Charities News

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Catholic Charities Launches Back-to-School School Supply Drive

As summer begins to wind down, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Norwich is inviting the community to help local children start the new school year with confidence by donating new school supplies. Each year, many families throughout eastern Connecticut struggle to afford the basic supplies students need for a successful school year. Through this annual Back-to-School School Supply Drive, Catholic Charities hopes to ease that burden by providing children with the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive in the classroom. Donations of new school...

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Catholic Charities to Honor Tony Sheridan at 2026 Appreciation Dinner

Posted on July 28, 2026 in: Events, Catholic Charities News

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Catholic Charities to Honor Tony Sheridan at 2026 Appreciation Dinner

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Norwich will honor longtime community leader Tony Sheridan during its 2026 Appreciation Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. at La Luna Ristorante in New London. The evening will celebrate Sheridan's many years of dedicated service to the businesses, communities, and families of eastern Connecticut. Hosted by Catholic Charities, the annual appreciation dinner serves as both a celebration of an individual whose leadership has strengthened the region and a fundraiser supporting the agency's mission of servin...

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Rediscover the Gift of “Us”: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience Coming to West Hartford

Posted on July 27, 2026 in: Marriage

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Rediscover the Gift of “Us”: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience Coming to West Hartford

This summer, couples are invited to step away from the distractions of everyday life and invest in their relationship by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) Experience at the Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, Connecticut, August 28–30. More than simply a retreat, the Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience provides a welcoming space for couples to pause, reflect, and reconnect with one another. Through guided presentations, personal reflection, and private dialogue, husbands and wives are given the opportunity to deepen their commun...

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Couples Invited to Celebrate Love and Faith at Diocesan Anniversary Mass

Posted on July 30, 2026 in: News, Marriage

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Couples Invited to Celebrate Love and Faith at Diocesan Anniversary Mass

Couples celebrating milestone wedding anniversaries are invited to gather in thanksgiving for the gift of marriage at the Diocese of Norwich's 2026 Silver and Golden Jubilee Anniversary Mass, to be celebrated by Bishop Richard F. Reidy on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. The annual celebration honors couples marking 25 years, 50 years, or any other significant wedding anniversary, offering an opportunity to renew their commitment and celebrate the blessings of married life alongside family, friends, and fellow c...

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