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Faith Sparks-Seeking the Face of God this Lent

Posted on February 15, 2023 in: Reflections, Lent

It’s hard to believe but fairly soon we will be in the midst of the Lenten season. This is a time for us to focus on God by devoting time to deepening our faith and prayer lives. One way many of us do this is by devoting more time to prayer, attending daily Mass, fasting from somethin...

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Letting Love Consume Us: Living Lent During the Eucharistic Revival

Posted on February 15, 2023 in: Lent

Something is going to consume us. We are wired that way. If we don’t choose what we want to consume us, something or someone will. Our hearts desire a “one thing.” Our Human Drive This human drive for a “one thing” leaves our spirits longing to pour ourselves into...

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Fasting - Abstinence - Lenten Meals

Posted on February 14, 2023 in: Lent

Fasting & abstinence Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence. The norms of fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat o...

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A Chance for YOU to Share Your Eucharistic Adoration Stories

Posted on February 09, 2023 in: FaithSparks, Lent, Eucharistic Revival

Do you have an amazing, even life-changing Eucharistic Adoration story? Why not share it and inspire others. The Office of Faith Events would like to hear these stories so we can record and share them as part of our Hope and Faith series for Lent. If you are interested, please email Andrea Hoi...

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Save the Dates for a Lenten Mission at the Cathedral

Posted on January 19, 2023 in: Events, Lent

Save the date(s) for the St. Patrick Cathedral Lenten Mission... Manna in the Desert: Letting Love Rend Our Hearts All are welcome to enjoy three evening conferences preached by Eucharistic Revival preacher Father Emmanuel Mansford, CFR on March 20, 21 and 22 at 6...

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Hundreds Return to Annual Chrism Mass in 2022

Posted on April 13, 2022 in: News, Lent

The annual Chrism Mass took place Tuesday morning, April 12, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich. Hundreds of faithful communicants continued the celebration of Holy Week leading up to Easter. It was the first time in three years that the cathedral was open for the Chrism Mass. ...

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In Case You Missed It: Virtual Diocesan Lenten Mission - Explore the Saints

Posted on April 11, 2022 in: Lent

The Lenten Mission is an opportunity for us to deepen our faith, take time for reflection, and pray. Please join us as we explore the Saints and how they call us to renew our relationship with Christ. Thursday- March 10, 17, 24, 31, & April 7 at 7:00 - 7:45PM To register, contact Mariann...

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Cathedral Holy Week Schedule

Posted on April 10, 2022 in: Events, Lent

Holy Week Masses for the Cathedral of Saint Patrick Masses will be live-streamed as indicated by * NorwichDiocese.org/Masses Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 10 7:30am + 9am + 10:30am* + 5pm Vigil Saturday April 9th Chrism Mass Tuesday, April 12 ...

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Vocations: From ‘Ashes to Life,’ Lent is a Time for Spiritual Renewal

Posted on March 26, 2022 in: Vocations, Lent

Our Lenten journey began with Ash Wednesday on March 2. Catholics from throughout our diocese came to Ash Wednesday Masses and services and were marked with ashes. These ashes represented our mortality. They reminded us that we are dust and to dust we will return. Yet, as Pope Fra...

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In Case You Missed It: Virtual Diocesan Lenten Mission - Explore the Saints

Posted on March 16, 2022 in: Events, Lent

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