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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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Norwich, Catholic, Pope, Francis

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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Norwich, Catholic, Faith, events

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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Norwich, Catholic, faith, sparks

St. Joseph - A Guide During Trying Times - Hope and Faith

Posted on August 26, 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 21 Kathy D’Amelio, the new Director of the Office for Safe Environments, talks about St. Joseph. To see past ...

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For Parishes: A Square and Prayer Ministry

Posted on August 24, 2020 in: Caregiver Spirituality, Volunteer Opportunities, FaithSparks

Now available from the Diocesan Square and Prayer Ministry Individually wrapped, knitted “prayer squares” with prayer cards are available to diocese parishioners for distribution to convalescent homes, hospitals, care facilities and more. “Prayer Squares” are free ...

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Gratitude - Hope and Faith Video Series Week 20

Posted on August 19, 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 20 In this weeks "Hope and Faith" Series Mary-Jo McLaughlin- Coordinator of Catholic Family Services for the Office of Faith ...

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Looking Forward with Gratitude for What Has Been

Posted on July 16, 2025 in: News, Reflections, FaithSparks

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Looking Forward with Gratitude for What Has Been

Editor’s Note After nearly ten years of ministry with the Diocese of Norwich, our dear colleague Mary-Jo McLaughlin has entered retirement. While she may be stepping away from her day-to-day role, she is not stepping away from us entirely. I’m happy to share that she will continue writing her beloved Marriage Matters column, bringing her insight and compassion to our readers in the months ahead. In the following reflection, Mary-Jo shares her heartfelt gratitude for the journey she’s been on—and the faith that continues to guide her. It’s...

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