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Anticipating the Coming of Christ

Posted on December 18, 2020 in: FaithSparks, Advent

This month’s Hope and Faith video series, sponsored by the Office of Faith Events, has a special guest speaker for the four weeks of Advent - The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote. His thought-provoking reflections will be a welcome addition to your Christmas preparation. Bishop Cote will sha...

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Bishop Cote Reflects on Peace

Posted on December 16, 2020 in: FaithSparks, Advent

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Pope Francis Proclaims Year of Saint Joseph

Posted on December 09, 2020 in: News, Advent

A YEAR OF SAINT JOSEPH On this solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis has released an Apostolic Letter about Saint Joseph and has declared a “Year of St. Joseph” which will be observed from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021. The letter, P...

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Bishop Cote Reflects on Love

Posted on December 09, 2020 in: FaithSparks, Advent

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Comfort from Our Lady of Guadalupe

Posted on December 08, 2020 in: ACA, Advent

When I was a high school student at St. Bernard School, I had the good fortune to travel on a school trip to Mexico where we visited the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. I remember feeling awestruck as I entered the building, reading the inscription above me, "¿No estoy yo aquí que soy...

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Postponed: The Festival of Lessons and Carols

Posted on December 06, 2020 in: Events, Advent

The Festival of Lessons and Carols has been postponed to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021. It is one of the most festive ways to enjoy the beauty of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. There will be a reading of sections of the Christmas story, choir music and singing of car...

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Bishop Cote Reflects on the Virtue of Patience

Posted on December 02, 2020 in: FaithSparks, Advent

This month’s Hope and Faith video series, sponsored by the Office of Faith Events, has a special guest speaker for the four weeks of Advent - The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote. His thought provoking reflections will be a welcome addition to your Christmas preparation. Bishop Cote will sha...

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Advent Resources to Help You Prepare for Christmas

Posted on December 02, 2020 in: News, Advent

“Beloved, now is the acceptable time spoken of by the Spirit, the day of salvation, peace and reconciliation: the great season of Advent. This is the time eagerly awaited by the patriarchs and prophets, the time that holy Simeon rejoiced to see.” - St. Charles Borromeo ...

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First Sunday of Advent-Patience

Posted on November 28, 2020 in: Advent

Patience --An ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay; quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care. ...

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Christmas Commercialism Clouds Advent's Patient Waiting

Posted on November 27, 2020 in: FaithSparks, Advent

Advent dawns upon us and once again we begin our journey of patient waiting for the arrival of Christmas – which can be a special challenge and struggle for children and young people, but also for adults. The culture decorates for Christmas even before Halloween is over. The Hallmark Channe...

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Norwich, Catholic

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