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Vocations Corner: Dive Into Lent

Posted on March 19, 2021 in: Vocations, Lent

At the beginning of the first week of Lent, the Church celebrated the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. The next day, during Holy Mass, we heard proclaimed the Gospel of Matthew chapter 6: verses 7-25 where Jesus teaches the apostles to pray. I highlight these two points as a way to simply yet signif...

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Norwich, Catholic, Priests

Strengthen Your Marriage

Posted on March 18, 2021 in: Events, Marriage, Lent

The Stations of the Cross for Couples Friday, March 26 7 PM Registration Required Sign-Up Today The Catholic Family Services Office and Worldwide Marriage Encounter are sponsoring a virtual Stations of the Cross for Couples on Friday, March 26 at 7 P.M. Join us as we accompany Je...

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Lenten Reflection - Deacon Dennis Dolan

Posted on March 17, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

March 17, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Dennis Dolan speaks on renewal during the season of Lent. For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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Did You Miss the Third Lenten Mission Meeting? Here's the Video!

Posted on March 16, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

Did you miss last week’s Lenten Mission?? Bishop Michael Cote explored faith through the eyes of the apostle Judas. Bishop Cote reflected on Judas' remorse, but called us to take the step to ask for Jesus' forgiveness. Click the link below and use the passwo...

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Must I Abstain from Eating Meat on the Solemnity of St. Joseph?

Posted on March 16, 2021 in: News, Lent

As you know, this year, the Solemnity of St. Joseph falls on a Friday. This has given rise to a number of questions from both clergy and faithful concerning whether or not the usual requirement to abstain from the eating of meat applies. Canon 1251 of the Code of Canon Law states: Abstinence f...

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St. Joseph, faith

Did You Miss the Second Lenten Mission Meeting? Here's the Video!

Posted on March 11, 2021 in: Lent

Did you miss last week’s Lenten Mission? Father Peter explored faith through the eyes of the apostle Peter. We hope you will take time to hear this wonderful example of forgiveness and love. Click the link below and use the password to view the video: CLICK ...

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Norwich, Catholic

Lenten Reflection - Deacon Dan D'Amelio

Posted on March 10, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

March 10, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Dan D’Amelio from St. Bridget of Kildare in Moodus speaks about going into the desert during Lent. For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark NorwichDiocese.org/Lent

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Shroud of Turin to go on Virtual Display for Holy Saturday

Posted on March 08, 2021 in: Lent

For the second time, the Shroud of Turin will be exposed for veneration on social media and websites on Holy Saturday, the archbishop of Turin has announced. The Shroud, which bears the image of a crucified man and has been venerated for centuries as Christ’s burial cloth, will be displayed...

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Stations of the Cross - A Resource Guide

Posted on March 04, 2021 in: Lent

The Stations of the Cross began as the practice of pious pilgrims to Jerusalem who would retrace the final journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary. Later, for the many who wanted to pass along the same route, but could not make the trip to Jerusalem, a practice developed that eventually took the...

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In Case You Missed It: Lenten Mission Video

Posted on March 04, 2021 in: Lent

Did you miss the first Lenten Mission? Father Peter explored faith through the eyes of John the Baptist. We hope you will take time to hear this wonderful example of preparation for the way of the Lord. Click the link below and use the password to view the video: ...

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