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Save the Date: Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Invites You to “For the Love of a Child Charity Gala”

Posted on January 22, 2026 in: Events, Outreach to Haiti, Around the Diocese

Save the Date: Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti Invites You to “For the Love of a Child Charity Gala”

Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti

Invites You to the 19th Annual Gala

For the Love of a Child Charity Gala

Saturday, April 18, 2026

A Villa Louisa, 60 Villa Louisa Rd., Bolton, CT

The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, of the Diocese of Norwich invites you to join him in this event that benefits the children who live in the Archdiocese of Port-au-of Prince, Haiti.

Cocktails and appetizers at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner buffet. Special Guest Speaker, Haitian crafts, artwork and silent auction. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased on-line www.outreachtohaiti.org or by calling Outreach office at 860 800 3601.

There is a special price of $75 to all clergy and religious.

We hope you will join us for a fun evening that celebrates our Diocesan Ministry in Haiti.

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