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

Posted on March 29, 2021 in: Lent

Did you miss last week’s Lenten Mission? Bishop Michael Cote explored faith through the eyes of Mary. Bishop Cote speaks about Mary as an example of motherhood and authority in a unique way. Click the link below and use the password to view the video: CLICK HERE ...

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Lessons of the Basin and the Towel - Bishop's March Column

Posted on March 29, 2021 in: News, Lent

March 2021 Four County Catholic Lessons of the Basin and the Towel “I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” John 13:15 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Our 40-day Lenten journey of sacrifice and sel...

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Streaming March 30: Chrism Mass

Posted on March 25, 2021 in: Events, Lent

View the Chrism Mass 10:30am March 30 This Mass is CLOSED to in-person attendance Live-stream can be viewed beginning at 10:30am Click Here to Open Live Link The annual Chrism Mass will take place Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Cathedral of St. Patri...

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Lenten Reflection - Deacon Christopher Deskus

Posted on March 24, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

March 24, 2021 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Deacon Christopher Deskus helps us to focus on the reflective time of our Lenten journey which leads to a better relationship with God. For more resources to help you on your Lenten journey Visit and Bookmark Norwi...

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

Posted on March 23, 2021 in: Reflections, Lent

Did you miss last week’s Lenten Mission?? Fr. Peter Langevin explored faith through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. Fr. Peter reflected on Mary Magdalene as a sinner forgiven by Jesus, but also as the one who was chosen to first announce the Resurrection to the apostl...

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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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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 from eating meat or some other food according to the prescripts of the conference of bishops is to be...

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