As we embark on a new year, we take time to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. Here in the Office of Development, we are busy planning events and campaigns. More importantly, we want to thank each of you who so generously donated to our 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal, One Faith, One Fami...

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The orange, gold and red of autumn surrounded us at Lake of Isles on Oct. 27, 2024, as Dr. Gail Kingston, superintendent of schools, and Archbishop Christopher Coyne hosted nearly 150 people at the 14th annual Seton Scholarship Dinner. This year, we honored the commitment of three individuals who ha...

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Each year, the Margaret L. Keller Education Endowment Fund, within the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich, Inc, awards a single mother with financial aid to attend a regionally accredited, nonprofit educational institution licensed to operate in Connecticut. The Fund seeks to provide hard...

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The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Norwich Inc. is pleased to announce the two 2024 recipients of the Rev. Richard F. Roughan Scholarships: Katherine Hawkins, daughter of Russell and Victoria Hawkins of Waterford; and Sean Kramer, son of Christopher and Nicole Kramer of Waterford. Katherine i...

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The positive impact a Catholic school education provided by dedicated faculty and staff has on the lives of its students is immeasurable. I have frequently written about my valuable Catholic school experiences and the lasting positive impact it’s had on my life and my career. Catholic school t...

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Annual Catholic Appeal Dinner showcases donors' impact on ministries   Every spring, Bishop Cote and the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) hold a dinner to personally thank our Christopher Society donors, for their continued generosity. Christopher donors are those who give $1,000 or more ...

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I recently had the joy of attending Palm Sunday Mass with my husband in Quebec City at the Basilica de Notre Dame, which is celebrating its 350th anniversary, “making it the oldest diocese north of the Spanish colonies in North America.” In commemoration of this anniversary, the diocese ...

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Together we can all be the loving hands and feet of Jesus Christ!   Thank you for your generosity! Gifts and pledges received: $1,752,541 Progress toward meeting our goal: 64.9% Parishioners who have donated: 10.63%  Please help the ACA reach our goal of $2.7 million!...

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As we look ahead to a new year, the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) would like to thank each of you for your generous support of our 2023 campaign. Unfortunately, because this article was submitted mid-December, ahead of our final 2023 ACA tally, we are not able to give you the final ACA progress to go...

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The fall foliage was radiant, and the sun was shining upon us as the 13th annual Seton Scholarship Dinner commenced on Nov. 5, 2023, at the Riverhouse in East Haddam. This year, we honored the commitment of those involved in our diocesan Catholic school system, while enjoying the melodious voices of...

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A devoted teacher and a valuable Catholic education can have such a positive impact on a student’s life. I know this firsthand; my Catholic education left an indelible impression on me. I will never forget the importance of loving thy neighbor while appreciating friendships, diversity, and com...

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Every spring, Bishop Cote and the ACA hold a dinner to personally thank our Christopher Society donors, those who give $1,000 or more to the Annual Catholic Appeal, for their continued kindness. This year’s dinner was held at the Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station. No matter the difficulties they...

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The Annual Catholic Appeal is thrilled to announce that two wonderful donors, the Rossi Foundation and the Padre Pio Foundation of America, have generously agreed to match 50% of every new donation that the ACA receives between September 12, 2022, through December 15, 2022.   This is th...

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Please help us reach our 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal goal! We are 9% away from goal and the majority of our parishioners have not yet dontated. All new and additional gifts made between now and December 15th, will be matched with a 50% gift, thanks to the generosity of the Rossi Foundation and...

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Fall is upon us, and I hope that you all get the opportunity to visit your favorite pumpkin patch or apple orchard, bake an apple pie or sip your favorite spiced tea or coffee.  Autumn brings many new changes for several members of our diocese, whether it’s the start of a new school ye...

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