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Lenten Reflection - Deacon Christopher Deskus

Posted on March 24, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

March 24, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Christopher Deskus helps us to focus on the reflective time of our Lenten journey which leads to a better relationship with God. For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark Norwi...

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Did You Miss the Fourth Lenten Mission Meeting? Here's the Video!

Posted on March 23, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

Did you miss last week’s Lenten Mission?? Fr. Peter Langevin explored faith through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. Fr. Peter reflected on Mary Magdalene as a sinner forgiven by Jesus, but also as the one who was chosen to first announce the Resurrection to the apostl...

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A Reflection on Saint Joseph

Posted on March 18, 2021 in: Reflections

Mary-Jo McLaughlin, Coordinator of Catholic Family Services, gives a reflection and prayer on St. Joseph.

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A Prayer to Saint Joseph

Posted on March 18, 2021 in: Reflections

The prayer is ordinarily enriched with a partial indulgence (Handbook of Indulgences, conc. 19). During the Year of Saint Joseph, however—which lasts from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021—the use of this prayer has been included among those enriched with a plenary indulgence (se...

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Lenten Reflection - Deacon Dennis Dolan

Posted on March 17, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

March 17, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Dennis Dolan speaks on renewal during the season of Lent. For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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Did You Miss the Third Lenten Mission Meeting? Here's the Video!

Posted on March 16, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

Did you miss last week’s Lenten Mission?? Bishop Michael Cote explored faith through the eyes of the apostle Judas. Bishop Cote reflected on Judas' remorse, but called us to take the step to ask for Jesus' forgiveness. Click the link below and use the passwo...

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Novena to St. Joseph: For Those on the Path of Adoption

Posted on March 11, 2021 in: Reflections

Invoking the intercession of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, we pray that the Lord will bless all who travel upon the path of adoption. And, recalling the mercy which God our Father has shown to us, we also ask that, through our words and actions, they may encounter the outstretched hands of his...

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Lenten Reflection - Deacon Dan D'Amelio

Posted on March 10, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

March 10, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Dan D’Amelio from St. Bridget of Kildare in Moodus speaks about going into the desert during Lent. For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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Lenten Reflection- Deacon Michael Puscas

Posted on March 03, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

March 3, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Michael Puscas gives a Lenten reflection on the need for reconciliation. For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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Agape Love- Hope and Faith Video Series

Posted on February 24, 2021 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 43 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl- Director of the Office of Faith Events, gives insight into what agape love is. ...

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Posted on March 01, 2023 in: Reflections

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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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