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Wedding Anniversary Mass -October 21st

Posted on August 06, 2018 in: Events

All couples married 25 & 50 years, or celebrating a significant anniversary, are invited to attend this year’s

Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass

Celebrated by Bishop Michael R. Cote

Sunday, October 21, 2018, at 2 P.M.

Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich

Come and share your witness of enduring love and renew your commitment to live your marriage in holiness

Family and friends are also invited to share in this special testimony and witness to love and marriage. Light refreshments will be served following the Mass in the Cathedral Hall.

Registration Deadline Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018.

Register through your parish.

For more information call Catholic Family Services 860-848-2237, Ext. 306.

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