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The Blessings of Motherhood-Hope & Faith Video Series

Posted on May 05, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

May 5, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin- Coordinator of Catholic Family Services, kicks off May speaking about the blessings of motherhood by speaking of Mary. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithS...

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Is This the Beginning or the End?

Posted on May 01, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

When we reach this point of the year, we are usually giddy with anticipation over the promise and joy our summer events provide – longer days, warmer nights, outdoor activities, vacations, family gatherings, beach days, hiking/biking, swimming – and the list goes on and on! We have wo...

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Spread Easter Joy

Posted on April 28, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

April 28, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl -Director of the Office of Faith Events, reminds us that Easter is a whole season, not just a day and we need to keep on spreading Easter Joy! View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting Norwi...

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Earth Day 2021: Care for Our Common Home

Posted on April 22, 2021 in: Reflections

Happy Earth Day: April 22, 2021 As we gather this Earth Day in praise and thanksgiving for Creation, offered to each of us by our Creator, let us call to mind how we depend on and care for our common home How do we return to the Earth the love, care and sustainment we receive fro...

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Being Present to the Moments of Our Life

Posted on April 21, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

April 21, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin - the Catholic Family Services Coordinator, speaks on being present in each moment when we experience new life during Easter. To see past videos or more articles on Faith, visit NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSpar...

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Fed by Our Faith - Hope and Faith Video Series

Posted on April 14, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

April 14, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series; Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister, speaks about the Easter blessing of being fed by the Catholic Faith. To see past videos or more articles on Faith, visit NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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'Regina Caeli: Queen of Heaven' Prayer for Easter

Posted on April 09, 2021 in: Reflections

During the Easter season the Regina Caeli replaces the noon Angelus. Share this prayer with your community during this Easter.

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Hidden to Our Senses - Bishop Cote's Easter Message

Posted on April 08, 2021 in: News, Reflections

April 2021 Four County Catholic Hidden to Our Senses “The two recounted what had taken place on the way and how He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.” Luke 24:35 Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Lord, One of the most interesting and often puzzling a...

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Easter Joy- Hope and Faith Video Series

Posted on April 07, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

April 7, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Faith Events, speaks about our Easter joy. To see past videos or more articles on Faith, visit NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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Lenten Reflection- Deacon Tom Casey

Posted on March 31, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

March 31, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Tom Casey explores during Lent the scripture passage "Be still and know that I am God." For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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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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Bishop's Column: 'Lord, I Love You'

Posted on March 01, 2023 in: Reflections

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Winter 2023 Four County Catholic 'Lord, I Love You' As we enter the season of Lent, we take on the 40-day journey as an opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the Lord. It is a contemplative time of intense soul-searching. It is also an opportunity to think beyond ourselves. As Christians alive in our faith, we turn with love and compassion during this season of hope toward our brothers and sisters who most need our help. More than any other time of the year, Lent reminds us that love for one another is how love is ultimately defined at the cross...

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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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