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What Next? Putting Pope Francis' Message into Action

Posted on September 30, 2020 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 26 This week on the Hope and Faith series, Andrea Hoisl, the Director of the Office of Faith Events, reflects on Pope Francis’ message...

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Origins of Halloween Rooted in Catholic Faith

Posted on September 27, 2020 in: FaithSparks

Halloween. It is perhaps one of the most misunderstood holidays, but one that has definite roots within the Catholic faith. Halloween comes from the word ‘hallow’ which means holy and ‘e’en’ a shortened form of the word evening. November 1 is All Saints’ ...

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A Reflection in Nature- Laudato Si

Posted on September 23, 2020 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 25 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary Jo McLaughlin, Catholic Family Services Coordinator in the Office of Faith Events speaks abo...

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Outside Gift Benefits Office of Faith Events

Posted on September 19, 2020 in: News, ACA, FaithSparks

Occasionally, we have the great fortune to receive gifts from people who are not members of our diocese. This was the case on August 4, when Robert N. Roach (Nick), chief executive officer of The Chemical Company of Jamestown, Rhode Island and his daughter, Liza Roach, the youth and young adult mini...

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Laudato Si- Chapter 4- Relationships

Posted on September 16, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks, ProLife

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 24 Liza Roach, Youth and Young Adult Minister for the Diocese of Norwich discusses Chapter 4 of Laudato Si. Related...

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Day 9 Laudato Si from the Ninigret Conservation Area

Posted on September 09, 2020 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 23 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Marianne Nicholas, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Faith Events reflects on Laudato Si...

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Story Teller and Catechist, Speaks About Laudato Si

Posted on September 02, 2020 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 22 Shawnee Baldwin, story teller and catechist, speaks about Laudato Si- the letter from Pope Francis on the Care for the Earth. ...

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Laudato Si in 30 Days

Posted on September 01, 2020 in: News, Reflections, FaithSparks

As Stewards of Creation we share Laudato Si’ this month, written by Pope Francis, On Care for Our Common Home the earth. For the fifth anniversary of the original Laudato Si, the encyclical has been condensed into thirty-day examination, for which the Office of Faith Events will facilitate ...

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New Diocesan Book Club to Stream Every Wednesday

Posted on September 01, 2020 in: Events, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events has formed a new Diocesan Virtual Book Club, streaming every Wednesday night, 6:30 to 8 PM, from September 30th to December 2nd. The club will discuss "The Father’s Son" by Jim Sano "The Father's Son" is a novel r...

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Fall 2020: A Season of Change for Different Reasons

Posted on August 27, 2020 in: FaithSparks

Fall is generally characterized by the leaves changing color, the days getting shorter and the temperature starting to dip. At its onset we experience a sense of nostalgia looking back at the fleeting days of summer. Our summer memories usually include vacations, family outings and days spent lying ...

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Will You Answer? - Hope & Faith Video Series

Posted on February 18, 2025 in: FaithSparks

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Will You Answer? - Hope & Faith Video Series

This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Alvania Tejada, Administrative Assistant from the Office of Faith Events, shares how a prayer card picture has influenced her faith. View previous videos or more articles on Faith by visiting NorwichDiocese.org/FaithSparks

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