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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 Channel began showing Christmas movies with its countdown to Christmas on October 24. Holiday displays and...

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An Advent Prayer

Posted on November 26, 2020 in: Advent

A Prayer for Advent God of Love, Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us. He is a sign of your love. Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent, As we wait and prepare for his coming. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior - Author Unknown The National Black Catholic Congress® For More Advent Resources Click Here

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Gratitude- An Everyday Practice

Posted on November 25, 2020 in: FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 34 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Andrea Hoisl- the Director of the Office of Faith Events, suggests that focusing on gratitude doe...

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Bishop's Column: A Christian is a Missionary of Hope

Posted on November 24, 2020 in: Reflections

November 2020 Four County Catholic A Christian is a Missionary of Hope My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we approach this Thanksgiving, we find ourselves challenged on many fronts. Political and social unrest is in our streets and in the media. We are hind...

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Benefiting Mothers in Need: Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Holds Drive-Through Layette

Posted on November 24, 2020 in: News, Catholic Charities News, Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

The Norwich Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (NDCCW) held its annual layette on October 17th at St. Sebastian Church in Middletown Connecticut. The NDCCW has organized and held this layette for over 40 years in parishes throughout the diocese, due to the pandemic, this particul...

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Outreach to Haiti: Why We Do Parish Twinning

Posted on November 23, 2020 in: Outreach to Haiti

“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a person took and sowed in a field” Matthew 13:31 Why are we involved in parish twinning? I was asked this question recently. Parish twinning allows us to help our sisters and brothers in the Faith in geographic areas less fortu...

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Haiti, Norwich, Catholic

K of C is Offering Free Online Membership

Posted on November 23, 2020 in: News

BECOME AN ONLINE MEMBER FOR FREE!* Now through December 31st, enter Promo Code MCGIVNEY2020 for 12 months of free online membership Since 1882, membership in the Knights of Columbus has been open to men 18 years of age or older who are "practical" (that is, practicing)...

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St. Bernard Teacher Adds National Award to His Achievements

Posted on November 19, 2020 in: School News

Mr. Matthew Donnelly, ‘06, a mathematics teacher and department chair at Saint Bernard School, has been named a recipient of the Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished Teaching from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Donnelly is also a published mathematical researcher, a c...

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Be Grateful - Hope and Faith Video Series Week 33

Posted on November 18, 2020 in: FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic. Week 33 This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Liza Roach, the Youth and Young Adult Minister for the Diocese of Norwich, speaks about having an attitude of gratitude for God. To see past videos or more articles on Faith, visit ...

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Posted on June 01, 2026 in: News

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Archdiocese of Hartford Priest in Race Against Time for Liver Donor

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June

Posted on June 02, 2026 in: News

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Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intention for the Month of June

“In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer together,” the pope said in a video released on X on June 2. Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June is for the value of sports. “In times of war and extreme polarization, sport is one of the few things that bring us closer together,” the pope said in a video released on X on June 2. He added: “Let us pray this June that sport may be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that it ma...

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Summer Math Tutoring Sessions Offered at Academy of the Holy Family

Posted on June 01, 2026 in: News

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Summer Math Tutoring Sessions Offered at Academy of the Holy Family

Summer Math Tutoring Sessions Monday to Friday July 6–August 12 except July 12–18 Academy of the Holy Family — Baltic, CT Families looking to strengthen their children’s math skills over the summer are invited to take part in personalized tutoring sessions at the Academy of the Holy Family in Baltic. Tutoring will be led by Sister Mary Jane Vo, who brings 21 years of teaching experience at the Academy of the Holy Family. Session Times 9:30–10:30 a.m. 10:45–11:45 a.m. 1:30–2:30 p.m. Tutoring Service...

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Cherish What is Simple; Be in Awe of What Is Great

Posted on June 05, 2026 in: Marriage

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Cherish What is Simple; Be in Awe of What Is Great

In a recent homily, my pastor said something that made an impression on me and which I have tried to remember as I go about my daily life – ‘Joy is our response to God’s love!’ With so much turmoil in the world, rising costs of everything, and depressing news cycles, it is easy to lose sight of the ordinary sparks of joy that surround us daily and succumb to negativity and pessimism. In doing so, we also miss the chance to respond to the goodness of God’s love for us. I recall a book I discovered during the height of the pandemic by Christop...

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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal.

Posted on June 01, 2026 in: Office for Safe Environments

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We Can Help. Promise to Protect-Pledge to Heal.

We Can Help To report inappropriate conduct of any kind by a Diocesan Bishop please contact ReportBishopAbuse.org or call 1-800-276-1562 To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call The Diocesan Reporting Line @ 1-800-624-7407 If the incident involves a minor (persons under the age of 18), you must also call: State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families Care Line 1-800-842-2288 –OR– State of New York Child Protective Services 1-800-63...

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