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The Diocese of Norwich proudly announces the Our Lady, Queen of Hope Award, which celebrates the extraordinary contributions of women of faith within our diocesan community. Named after Mary, our Blessed Mother and role model in faith, this award recognizes women who exemplify vision, leadership, and hope in the Catholic Church. Award Details: The recipient will receive an award and a check for $200, made payable to the Catholic charity, parish, or diocesan ministry of her choice. Nominee Criteria: Nominees should embody the following qualities: Strong fai...

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To Jesus Through Mary A Marian Discernment Retreat February 7-9, 2025 OPPORTUNITY FOR: Daily  Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation Prayer with the Sisters Silent prayer Marian conferences on discernment Recreation with the Sisters JOIN US AS WE DIVE DEEPER INTO DISCERNMENT IN UNION WITH OUR BLESSED MOTHER. MAY HER FIAT GUIDE YOURS! For single women ages 18-33 discerning religious life Friday, February 7th at 6:30 PM - Sunday, February 9th at 10:00 AM Register by January 20th: https://sistersofcharity.com/discernment-retreat/ F...

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The Norwich Diocesan Women’s Conference invites you to Dinner with Jesus with Retreat Leader Lisa Irish “How are we the Image of Christ” Lisa is a chaplain, published author, retreat speaker and spiritual director.   March 19, 2025 5:30-9:00 P.M. Great Neck Country Club 28 Lamphere Rd, Waterford CT 06385 Tickets are $70 Register : faithevents@norwichdiocese.net Make checks payable to: ACA Send to OFE 331 Main Ave. Norwich, CT 06360

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Sixteen years ago, my wife, Mary-Jo, was approaching a significant birthday. I wanted to do something special for her. I asked our youngest daughter what she thought her mom would want. She immediately responded, “A Marriage Encounter Experience. Haven’t you been listening to her?” That really caught my attention, as I guess I hadn’t truly been listening to Mary-Jo. So, after a little online research, I discovered that there was a weekend coming up a couple of weeks after her birthday. After checking the UConn men’s basketball schedule and seei...

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