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Coronavirus Stymies 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal “One Faith, One Family”

Posted on April 08, 2020 in: ACA

By Mary Ellen Mahoney When we decided on our 2020 ACA theme, “One Faith, One Family”, we did so in the summer of 2019, well in advance of any coronavirus concerns. While we selected this theme very purposefully because we felt that it was critical for everyone in the diocese to unders...

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Another Year of Gratitude for ACA Donors and Ministries

Posted on January 30, 2020 in: News, ACA

Each year, the members of our diocesan family come together to support the Annual Catholic Appeal as best they can, by donating their hard-earned money throughout the year. With the close of 2019, we are happy to report that we have received a total of $2,522,300.25 in gifts and pledges. While we...

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Together We Can Achieve More

Posted on August 20, 2019 in: ACA

By Gina Foster This year’s ACA theme, Hand in Hand with all God’s Children, is lived every day in our Catholic schools. Our students model helping one another on a daily basis. We can thank Catholic school teachers and administrators who work very hard every day, teaching students to ...

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Progress Update: Helping Our Diocesan Ministries

Posted on July 01, 2019 in: News, ACA

By Kathy Gaito Think about the feeling you have when you set goals and each day you make strides to meet those goals. Sometimes the goals we set are easier to reach with the help of others. Often, when our goals are met, they have a domino effect helping others also achieve something positive ...

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What Will Your Legacy Be?

Posted on June 26, 2019 in: News, ACA

By Mary Ellen Mahoney In the past six weeks I have attended funerals and wakes for six dear people. Each service was uniquely beautiful and inspired me to reflect on how each person had impacted my life. In thinking about June being Legacy Month here in the Diocese, I couldn’t help but a...

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Tenth Annual Seton Scholarship Honorees Announced

Posted on May 22, 2019 in: News, ACA

By Kathy Gaito Our Catholic schools certainly know the meaning of this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) theme, “Hand in Hand with All God’s Children.” The education of each student involves various school personnel working together, putting the child’s best intere...

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ACA Ministry Fair Welcomes Donors

Posted on May 14, 2019 in: News, Events, ACA

By Mary Ellen Mahoney The Red Lion Hotel in Cromwell was the site of this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal Ministry Fair on Sunday, April 7. Twenty-two of the ministries of the Diocese of Norwich were represented by their directors and staff who manned booths showcasing the good works being ...

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Mom Knows Best: The Christopher Dinner

Posted on April 16, 2019 in: News, ACA

By Mary Ellen Mahoney Two hours before the Christopher Dinner was set to begin at the Water’s Edge Resort, in Westbrook, my staff and I were on location setting up for the event just as we had done for countless other Diocesan events. While the routine was familiar, the venue was new ...

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Leadership Meeting Launches ACA Campaign

Posted on April 15, 2019 in: News, ACA

By Kathy Gaito The Holiday Inn in Norwich was the setting for the Diocese of Norwich Annual Catholic Appeal Leadership Meeting on March 7. Priests, parish secretaries and parishioners from all across the diocese who volunteer their time to assist with the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) came togethe...

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ACA Video Released

Posted on March 13, 2019 in: News, ACA

The Office of Development is excited to present the 2019 ACA Video, “Hand in Hand with All God’s Children”! Featuring three of our over twenty-five ministries and programs, the video will show you first-hand the ‘good works’ that are being performed by our Ministry to t...

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With Much Gratitude, 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal Surpasses Goal for Second Year

Posted on March 23, 2023 in: ACA

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With Much Gratitude, 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal Surpasses Goal for Second Year

It is with extreme gratitude that we announce that our 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) surpassed its goal of $2.7 million. Because of your sacrificial giving, the 2022 ACA met 101.41% of its goal, receiving a total of $2,737,980 in gifts/pledges. This is truly an amazing feat, especially in light of the challenges of this past year, such as unemployment, sickness, the high price of essentials and other effects of steep inflation and severe stock market declines. We know how much our parishioners have sacrificed to donate to our ACA. It is not easy for many to do, bu...

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