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Saints of Molokai Minister to Forgotten Exiles
In February, my husband and I were blessed to vacation in Hawaii. The scenery everywhere was breathtaking, but there was a beauty and a peace on the island of Molokai that I didn’t experience on the other more populated islands we visited. Maybe it was the less-frantic pace of Molokai, which b...

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Seminarian Ordained to Diaconate

Posted on April 23, 2020 in: Vocations

Seminarian Ordained to Diaconate
Seminarian Lawrence Barile was ordained a transitional deacon on Wednesday, April 15th. The ordination took place at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, MA. Bishop Robert F. Hennessy, Auxilliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston presided. Here is a Reflection that...

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'Hope and Faith' Video Series Week 3
As the Lenten Series has ended, the Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the Pandemic.  This week the Hope and Faith series is joined by national youth speaker Robert Feduccia. Robert reflects on what God wants us to focus on eac...

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Norwich, Catholic, faith
One Heart Ministry Makes Pins and Prayers for Health Care Providers
This prayer and pin were made in gratitude by the One Heart Ministry Group for our HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.  If you would like a pin and prayer to be mailed to you, send a request to ahoisl@norwichdiocese.net and the group will mail one (or many) out to you. We are holding our HEALTH ...

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Prayer, Heart
Mercy Alumna Appointed President of Mercy High School
Sr. Maureen Reardon, RSM, PhD, chairperson of the Mercy High School Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Alissa K. DeJonge '95 as President of Mercy High School, effective July 1, 2020.  “I am confident that Ms. DeJonge will bring creative, visionary leadership to h...

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Norwich, Catholic, School
Submit Your Photos of Messages of HOPE and LOVE
The Office of Faith Events for the Diocese of Norwich is sharing messages of Hope and Love from the community.   If you have decorated the front door of your home with a message of HOPE or LOVE, Send a picture to the office at manicholas@norwichdiocese.net   The Office of Faith...

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Norwich, Catholic, faith
In Case You Missed It: CT Login for Life
Catch a video recap of the NEW      "CT-Login for Life"   This hour-long webinar event features:   State level presenters discussing current pro-life issues in Connecticut Information on lobbying your elected officials Questions by partici...

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Pro-Life, Norwich, Catholic
Catholic Charities Enacts Continuity Plan to Serve Clients During Crisis
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Norwich recognizes that with the constantly changing COVID-19 situation around the world, these are unprecedented times for everyone.  A time that, for many, is filled with much uncertainty. Our hearts, thoughts and especially our prayers go out to each and ...

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Norwich, Catholic
'One Faith, One Family' Lived Everyday by the Families of Our Diocese
This year’s Annual Catholic Appeal theme, “One Faith, One Family,” is lived every day by families in the Diocese of Norwich. Many of our parishioners face daily challenges in their lives. One very difficult challenge that many confront is the selection of an assisted living cent...

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Norwich, Catholic
"Hope and Faith" Video Series Week 2
As the Lenten Series has ended, the Office of Faith Events has decided to continue weekly videos focused on Hope and Faith during the Pandemic.  This week on the Hope and Faith Series, Mary-Jo McLaughlin, coordinator of Catholic Family Services in the Office of Faith Events, speaks about no...

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Norwich, Catholic, faith
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In Memoriam—Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS
Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS October 10, 1936 – September 5, 2025 Sr. Lorraine Deziel, DHS, 88, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, entered into her eternal rest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham, CT, where she had been in residence since 2024. Marie Lorraine was born on October 10, 1936, in Waterbury, CT, the middle daughter of Donat and Azeline (Grenier) Deziel. She entered religious life in 1956 and made her religious profession on April 9, 1958. She was then known as Sr. Antoine de l’Enfant Jesus. After ...

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