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A Parent's Struggle, Yet Joy!

Posted on October 18, 2023 in: Marriage

A Parent’s Struggle, Yet Joy! Our youngest daughter got married this summer to a wonderful young man that my husband and I admire and have grown to love as our own. As a parent, it is an incredible joy to know your child has found someone who loves, understands and acc...

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Torrential Rains Can’t Stop Enduring Love from Shining Forth

Posted on September 12, 2023 in: Marriage

Despite the torrential rains outside, the hearts and spirits of over 60 married couples inside the Cathedral of Saint Patrick were lifted as they renewed their marriage commitment during the Annual Diocesan Silver and Golden Anniversary Mass. Sixty-seven couples, ranging in years married from 25 ...

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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 all parents when their children have to be their main focus. But too many couples build their world...

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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 — literally! Gardening is a great way to teach about faith, as plants and faith both have seeds ...

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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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