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Don't Miss Out - Diocese to Recognize Anniversary Couples

Posted on August 04, 2023 in: News, Marriage

The registration deadline is August 14, 2023. This is a firm date, so please register early. Sunday, September 10 is the date set for the Annual Silver and Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at The Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. Bishop Michael Cote will be the main celebrant for this year&rs...

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What is Natural Family Planning?

Posted on July 29, 2023 in: Marriage

Click here for myths and realities of NFP, benefits, and resources. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops writes "Natural Family Planning (NFP) is the general title for the scientific, natural, and moral methods of family planning that can help married couples either ach...

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Catholic Family Services: A Wealth of Resources

Posted on July 27, 2023 in: Bereavement Support, Marriage, ProLife, Separation and Divorce Support

Catholic Family Services “No family drops down from heaven perfectly formed; families need constantly to grow and mature in the ability to love.” ~ Pope Francis The Catholic Family Services office provides resources and support to parishes and families to promote and celebrate ha...

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Date Nights Can Strengthen Relationships

Posted on July 13, 2023 in: Marriage

Several years ago, I heard a wise Catholic priest tell a group of married couples, “Marriage is a Sacrament, parenting is not. Focus on the Sacrament first, and the children and the family will all fall into place.” That thought has stayed with me. Yes, there are times in the lives of...

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Family Summer Activities to Foster Faith

Posted on July 08, 2023 in: School News, Marriage

Summer is a beautiful time to step into creation to learn about the Creator! During these summer months, try some of these popular activities — nature walks, beach trips, service projects — to help initiate and develop faith conversations with your children. Plant seeds of faith &m...

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Virtual Couples' Happy Hour to take place July 14th

Posted on June 27, 2023 in: Events, Marriage

The next virtual Couples’ Happy Hour will be Friday, July 14 from 7-8 P.M. Make your couple relationship a priority by joining other couples for an evening that will include a presentation on a topic relevant to today’s couples. Couples will have time to share privately on questions pert...

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Best Friends Model the Holiness of Ordinary Days of Marriage

Posted on May 18, 2023 in: Marriage

This month, my husband’s parents, Ken and Peg, celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. What a gift they have been to my husband and me in beautifully modeling for us the holiness of the ordinary days of marriage. Both in their 90s, and experiencing the limitations of their aging bodies, t...

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Help is Available for Challenged Marriages

Posted on April 10, 2023 in: Marriage

You Can Help Your Marriage If communication in your marriage is a struggle, or things have become troubled, unloving, or uncaring, the Retrouvaille program can help. Retrouvaille provides tools to help you communicate better, resolve conflicts and rediscover why you fell in lo...

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Deepening Marital Unity With a Unicycle

Posted on March 09, 2023 in: Marriage

It was the Christmas of the unicycle. Yes, I said unicycle. For as far back as I can remember, my husband has wanted to learn how to ride a unicycle. Often at Christmas or around his birthday, he would mention his desire for one as a possible gift. I would just scoff, roll my eyes and shake my he...

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Marriage Matters: Take Time to Affirm Your Spouse's Endearing Qualities

Posted on January 12, 2023 in: Marriage

In my marriage preparation classes, I ask engaged couples to sit close to one another, hold hands, look into each other’s eyes and tell their future spouse what his or her most endearing quality is that day. When they are done sharing with one another, I ask the couples if they learned anyt...

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‘God Chose You for Me’: Marriage Retreat Day Planned for March 21

Posted on March 03, 2026 in: Marriage

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‘God Chose You for Me’: Marriage Retreat Day Planned for March 21

Married couples are invited to step away from the busyness of daily life and invest in their relationship at a Marriage Retreat Day titled God Chose You for Me, sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Hartford. The retreat will take place on Saturday, March 21, at the Archdiocese of Hartford’s Pastoral Center in Bloomfield. Designed as a day of reflection, prayer, and renewal, the retreat focuses on deepening the spirituality of marriage and strengthening the bond between husband and wife. Rooted in the mission of World...

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