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Student Essays of Our Lady’s Approved Apparitions

Posted on September 06, 2021 in: School News, Reflections

Student Essays of Our Lady’s Approved Apparitions In Honor of the Centennial Celebration of the Legion of Mary OUR LADY OF BEAURAING is very important to us. On the evening of November 29, 1932, five children, fun-loving, mischievous playmates, ranging from 15-19 were walking toward...

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Labor Day Reflection: On the Dignity of Work

Posted on September 01, 2021 in: Reflections

On the Dignity of Work "Work is fundamental to the dignity of a person. Work, to use an image, 'anoints' us with dignity, fills us with dignity, makes us similar to God, who has worked and still works, who always acts..." - Pope Francis, Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and Wor...

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Series Returns with New, Enriching Content - Sept. 1 Hope and Faith Video

Posted on September 01, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

September 1, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Liza Roach- Youth and Young Adult Minister, welcomes you back to the series for 2021-2022. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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World Day of Prayer for Creation is Sept. 1

Posted on August 22, 2021 in: Reflections

God, our Father, is the Creator of the heavens and the earth! God has entrusted creation to the care of humankind. We are called to cultivate and steward the earth with wisdom, manage its resources well, and respectfully care for the creatures of the earth. Say this prayer for our common home:...

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Be Not Afraid - Bishop's August Column

Posted on August 03, 2021 in: Reflections

August 2021 Four County Catholic Be Not Afraid My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Fear is often the default state of human nature, especially when it comes to the unknown. Whether spoken by angels, or the Lord Himself, God, through His Word, assures us countless times to not be afraid....

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Who Was St. Christina the Astonishing? Find Out Here

Posted on July 24, 2021 in: Reflections

Feast Day – July 24 1150 – 1224 Born at Brusthem, Belgium, Christina had a seizure at age 21 that was thought to have killed her. At the Mass being said for her, she suddenly flew to the top of the church, later saying she had been to hell, purgatory and heaven, and was allowed to ...

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St. Mary Magdalene, Disciple of the Lord

Posted on July 19, 2021 in: Reflections

Feast Day - July 22 Apostle of the Apostles "Apostle of the Apostles" is the title given Mary Magdalene by St Thomas Aquinas. Her name comes from her home town of Magdala, a fishing village on the western shore of Lake Tiberias. St Luke the Evangelist tells us, in Chapter 8 of his Go...

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The Importance of Sabbath - July 7 Hope and Faith Video Series.

Posted on July 07, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

July 7, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, the Office of Faith Events talks about Sabbath as the need to both play and pray. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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The Blessings of Fatherhood-June 30-Hope & Faith Video Series

Posted on June 30, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

June 30, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Wayne Gignac, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Norwich, speaks about the importance of creating memories for our children. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSp...

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Video Replay - Summer Mission on the Parables

Posted on June 24, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

Did you miss any of the sessions of the Summer Mission on the Parables? Here they all are in one convenient place for you to watch whenever you would like. Each session was led by Sr. Elissa Rinere, former Chancellor for the Diocese. -Click the icon on the video you are watching to ex...

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Saint Patrick: "Christ Be With Me"

Posted on March 16, 2023 in: Reflections

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“Christ be with me, Christ within me” St. Patrick’s Breastplate The Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Patrick on March 17. The following prayer is attributed to Saint Patrick and has a personalized inspiration for all of us who reside in our diocese placed under his protection and reliant on his intercession. “Christ be with me, Christ within me… Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Chri...

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With A Father's Heart: Celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph

Posted on March 20, 2023 in: Reflections

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With A Father's Heart: Celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph

Ordinarily celebrated on March 19, the Feast of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, was celebrated in dioceses in the US on March 20 because March 19 fell on a Sunday. As a diocese, let us continue to renew our devotion to the beloved, tender, accepting father Saint Joseph is to us (Patris Corde, 2020). Click here to read Pope Francis' 2020 Apostolic Letter, "Patris Corde (With A Father's Heart)". Click here to pray a Litany of Saint Joseph. See below for a prayer to Saint Joseph. This Lent, give your ...

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