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Spiritual Renewal Ministry Offers Compassionate Care 

Posted on July 12, 2020 in: Caregiver Spirituality

Spiritual Renewal Ministry Offers Compassionate Care 

"COME TO ME ALL WHO ARE WEARY AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST" - Matthew 11:28

Spiritual Renewal Ministry has been active in the diocese of Norwich for more than 40 years. 

Our mission is to help people develop a closer relationship with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, by offering spiritual programs such as parish missions, Life in the Spirit seminars, retreats, Masses of Healing and Hope, and Healing and Freedom conferences, to name a few.

We are living in a very difficult time, dealing with a pandemic health crisis, financial problems, and isolation. What do we do?  Where do we go?  How do we cope?

We know God is always there to help us in any situation. At times we need to take the initiative. Often, we can help ourselves, but at times we need others to help us.

That is why this ministry has a team of compassionate and caring members available to help you. Due to social distancing they are available to pray with you over the telephone. 

Please call the Spiritual Renewal Office at 860-887-0702, and one of the members will return your call. The ministry's dedicated team of compassionate and caring members available to help you includes John Bass, Donna Marotto, Glenn Miller, Rita Patten and Judith Hughes.

All conversations are confidential. Don’t delay, pick up your phone and call the above phone number.

Why not try Jesus for help at this most critical time?  We look forward to hearing from you.

Judith Hughes, Co-Director of Spiritual Renewal Services


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