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Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich: Key Dates and Milestones of the 1990s
1990 Bishop Reilly began the first Diocesan Synod. Parish delegates, clergy and advisors participated in sessions and submitted their proposals to Bishop Reilly in 1992. He formally promulgated them May 30, 1993. Among these was implementing the sacredness of human life, with Catholic Charities a...

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'Tis the Season for Giving!
Together, We Can Accomplish Great Things The holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas is coming upon us quickly and can be stressful for so many people. As we try to fit in all the extra activities into an already busy schedule, some of us struggle to afford all the additional expenses of foo...

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Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich: Key Dates and Milestones of the 1970s and 1980s
1970s Bishop Hines retired as Bishop of Norwich on June 17, 1975. Monsignor Daniel P. Reilly, Vicar General of the Diocese of Providence, R.I., was named Bishop. August 6, 1975, Bishop Daniel P. Reilly was ordained Bishop and installed as Bishop of Norwich.  He continued the work of Bisho...

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Former Chairperson’s Presence Felt at Catholic Charities Golf Tournament
Catholic Charities wrapped up another successful Golf Tournament at Great Neck Country Club on September 13th, 2021. We were blessed with a beautiful day to host 92 golfers, including Bishop Michael Cote, Monsignor Les Janik and Father Kevin Reilly.  This year’s tournament was bittersw...

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Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich: Key Dates and Milestones of the 1950s and 1960s
1950s Aug. 6, 1953, Pope Pius XII established the Diocese of Norwich with Bishop Bernard J. Flanagan as bishop. The jurisdiction of the Diocese included the four counties in Eastern Connecticut: New London, Norwich, Middlesex, Tolland, and Fishers Island, a small portion of Suffolk County in New ...

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Lifting the Burden: Help Catholic Charities by Donating Baby Supplies
Catholic Charities has been assisting struggling families for 100 years.  In Fiscal Year 2021 they have provided over 1,000 infant and toddler services to families in our neighborhoods. Can you help us - help those families who are facing increased hardship during this challenging time? We a...

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Layette Program Benefits Catholic Charities
Each year we invite women of our parishes to become members of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.  Membership is open to all women in the Diocese of Norwich. This membership collection not only enrolls you as a member of the Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, but also p...

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Sign Up: It's Almost Time for Catholic Charities Annual Golf Tournament
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others” – Charles Dickens Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich will be hosting its 16th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Great Neck Country Club, Waterford, CT.  Bishop Cote will be ...

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Catholic Charities Diocese of Norwich: Key Dates and Milestones of the 1930s & 1940s
Catholic Charities Milestones for August    1930  The Great Depression and World War II presented new challenges and District Offices were established in Middletown and Norwich. New London District board members were instrumental in establishing the Council of Social Agencies...

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Help a Child - Fill a Backpack for the Fall
Catholic Charities is collecting school supplies and backpacks for children who will be attending school in the fall!  If you would like to help a child in need, please drop off items such as pens, folders, pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks, backpacks, rulers, glue sticks, and book cove...

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Catholic Charities Impacts Community History Project
Three years ago, COVID-19 slammed into our lives, putting a stop to our daily experiences. Most affected were people living on day-to-day incomes. Neighborhood and community connections were in danger, caused by dire predictions of contagion. For many, their only connections were with the Catholic Charities offices in Middletown, New London, Norwich, and Willimantic. These offices never closed. Precautions were taken to keep safe both caseworkers and neighbors in need. Catholic Charities helped citizens in need in 2020 as it had served neighbors one-hundred years befo...

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Knowledge is Power: Education at Any Age is the Key to a Better Life
Sir Francis Bacon is famous for saying, “Knowledge is power.” This quote is often used to relay the idea that having and sharing knowledge is the cornerstone of education and achievement. When it comes to finances, knowledge is simply not just dollars and cents. It is the ability to reason, set goals and achieve greater things.  Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich recognizes that financial empowerment is a path to greater stability and future success for the people in our community. It is not enough to just help individuals pay their rent or utilities...

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