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FOUR COUNTY
CATHOLIC United in
Faith
Unwavering
Volume 33 • Number 8 • SEPTEMBER 2021 • SERVING THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEX • NEW LONDON • TOLLAND • WINDHAM, CT & FISHERS ISLAND, NY
Faith and Hope
Above All Love
In This Issue
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THE MOST REVEREND
MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. BISHOP OF NORWICH
Confident in Our Faith
“Quietness and confidence, shall be your strength.”
(Isaiah 30:15)
LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, That is the difference maker in the storm. another devastating earthquake, the
Confidence. brutal assassination of their president,
Inspiration can come to us in many ways. and the constant threat of violence. You
Sometimes the source of inspiration Hearing this came as an inspiration to can follow the good work being done by
can surprise us. I had such a moment me as I immediately made a connection our ministry in Haiti at OutreachtoHaiti.
recently. While Storm Ida was rattling to the importance of confidence in one’s org. There you will find other ways to lend
the windows of my office and I was faith. In the face of the storms of cultural your support.
praying for the people of New Orleans, chaos, and troubling secularization, it
I recalled a conversation I had about a takes assuredness of faith to see yourself Ask St. Thomas the Apostle, patron saint
decade ago with a retired Coast Guard and others through the choppy waters of of Afghanistan, to intercede on behalf
Commander, a conversation that gave darkness and uncertainty. of the people in this war-torn country,
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me the opportunity to share how much especially the young women who are not
I admire the courage and dedication of Whether it be the events playing out on only at risk of losing opportunities gained
all who serve in the Coast Guard. At one the world stage in Afghanistan and Haiti; over the last 20 years but are very likely
point we discussed the heralded Coast or closer to home with the Delta variant at risk of unspeakable brutality, including
Guard Rescue Swimmers, an elite and and the economy; living your faith with the loss of their lives.
well-trained team of men and women unwavering confidence brings grace and
who, under the most extreme conditions strength to you and those around you. Pray, fast, and hold vigil during the 40
put their lives at risk saving others. Days for Life. Volunteer in a food pantry.
We can take inspiration from the words of Give an overworked parent a break by
I remember asking him what the single Jeremiah, “Ah! How mighty is that day— watching their children. Find your way
most important attribute of a successful there is none like it! A time of distress for to shine the light of Christ in the world.
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer is. His Jacob, though he shall be saved from it.”
answer surprised me. He explained that ( Jeremiah 30:7). And as we embark upon another school
it isn’t physical strength, or the ability year, may the Lord continue to bless our
Yes, we shall be saved from the distress. students, teachers, and staff, providing
to swim faster than the rest, or overall You see, in the end, God, in His mercy, them with a safe and healthy year of
athletic ability, and not even endurance. delivers us to the other side of unrest, learning.
These were all important qualifications; provided we maintain our gaze on Him.
however, the single most valued attribute I pray that we all, in our own way, become
is what they call “confidence in the water”. It is the example of Jesus in the Gospels “rescue swimmers” for those in distress.
that inspires us toward peace and justice May your joyful confidence of faith
Above all else, they need to be comfortable in the world. Together we are determined continue to save souls in the storms that
under high stress, air-sea rescue conditions. to build a world where human life is confront us.
When a rescue swimmer encounters chaos always valued, loved, and defended.
at the scene of a crisis – under the worst Sincerely yours in Christ,
possible weather and heavy seas – they There are many ways that we can live our
must demonstrate grace under pressure. faith.
The rescue swimmer, grabbing hold of the
person, informs the distressed individual Pray to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
that they are there to help. The survivor patroness of Haiti to intercede for us for Most Reverend Michael R. Cote
will feel that confidence and gain strength our brothers and sisters who are once again Bishop of Norwich
and hope. rebuilding their lives after experiencing 3
THE MOST REVEREND
MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. BISHOP OF NORWICH
Confiados en Nuestra Fe
“Tranquilidad y confianza serán su fuerza”.
(Isaías 30:15)
LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY
Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Eso es lo que marca la diferencia en la constante amenaza de violencia. Usted
Cristo, tormenta. La confianza. puede ver el buen trabajo que está
realizando nuestro ministerio en Haití
La inspiración nos puede llegar de muchas Escuchar esto fue inspirador, ya que en OutreachtoHaiti.org. Allí encontrará
formas. A veces la fuente de inspiración inmediatamente hice la conexión con otras formas de brindar su apoyo.
puede sorprendernos. Recientemente, tuve la importancia de la confianza en la fe.
un momento así. Mientras la Tormenta Frente a las tormentas del caos cultural y Pídale al Apóstol Santo Tomás, santo
Ida sacudía las ventanas de mi oficina la preocupante secularización, se necesita patrón de Afganistán, que interceda en
yo oraba por la gente de Nueva Orleans. seguridad en la fe para verse a sí mismo y nombre de la gente de este país devastado
Recordé una conversación que tuve hace a los demás a través de las agitadas aguas por la guerra, especialmente de las
una década con un comandante retirado de la oscuridad y la incertidumbre. mujeres jóvenes que no solo corren el
de la Guardia Costera, una conversación riesgo de perder oportunidades ganadas
que me dio la oportunidad de compartir Ya sean eventos que se desarrollan en el en los últimos 20 años, sino que muy
cuánto admiro el coraje y la dedicación de escenario mundial en Afganistán y Haití; probablemente riesgo de una brutalidad
todos los que sirven en la Guardia Costera. o más cerca de casa con la variante Delta y indescriptible, incluyendo la pérdida de
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En algún momento hablamos sobre los la economía; vivir su fe con una confianza sus vidas.
anunciados Nadadores de Rescate de la inquebrantable le brinda gracia y fuerza a
Guardia Costera, un equipo de élite y usted y a quienes le rodean. Ore, ayune y mantenga la vigilia durante
de hombres y mujeres bien entrenados los 40 días por la Vida. Sea voluntario
Podemos inspirarnos en las palabras de en una despensa de alimentos. Dele un
que, bajo las condiciones más extremas, Jeremías: “¡Ay! ¡Porque es grande ese día descanso a un padre con exceso de trabajo
arriesgan sus vidas para salvar a otros. y como él no habrá otro igual! Es una al cuidar sus hijos. Encuentre su camino
Recuerdo haberle preguntado cuál es época de catástrofe para Jacob, de la que, para hacer brillar la luz de Cristo en el
el atributo exitoso más importante de sin embargo, se salvará “. ( Jeremías 30: 7). mundo.
un nadador de rescate de la Guardia Sí, seremos salvados de la angustia. Usted
Costera. Su respuesta me sorprendió. Y mientras nos embarcamos en otro
verá, al final, Dios, en Su misericordia, nos año escolar, que el Señor continúe
Explicó que no es la fuerza física, ni la llevará al otro lado de la inquietud, siempre
capacidad de nadar más rápido que el bendiciendo a nuestros estudiantes,
que mantengamos nuestra mirada puesta maestros y personal, brindándoles un año
resto, ni la capacidad atlética, ni siquiera en Él.
la resistencia. Todas estas eran habilidades de aprendizaje seguro y saludable.
importantes; sin embargo, el atributo más Es el ejemplo de Jesús en los Evangelios Yo oro para que todos, a nuestra manera,
valorado es lo que llaman “confianza en el que nos inspira hacia la paz y la justicia nos convirtamos en “nadadores de rescate”
el agua”. en el mundo. Juntos estamos decididos a para los que están en peligro. Que su gozosa
construir un mundo donde la vida humana confianza en la fe continúe salvando almas
Por encima de todo, deben sentirse siempre sea valorada, amada y defendida.
cómodos en condiciones de rescate aéreo en las tormentas que nos confrontan.
y marítimo de alto estrés. Cuando un Hay muchas formas en las que podemos Sinceramente en el amor de Cristo,
nadador de rescate se encuentra con el caos vivir nuestra fe.
en el escenario de una crisis, bajo el peor
clima posible y el mar embravecido, debe Ore a Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo
demostrar gracia bajo presión. El nadador Socorro, patrona de Haití, para que Michael R. Cote
de rescate, agarrando a la persona, le interceda por nosotros por nuestros Obispo de Norwich
informa al individuo angustiado que está hermanos y hermanas que una vez más
allí para ayudar. El sobreviviente sentirá están reconstruyendo sus vidas después de
esa confianza y ganará fuerza y esperanza.
experimentar otro devastador terremoto,
4 el brutal asesinato de su presidente y la
Vocations Corner
Reflecting on Summer Assignments
Deacon Larry Barile
Pastoral Assignment An integral part of a seminarian’s priestly Dharen Brochero, third year theologian, Alexander Pandolfe
2nd Theology
formation is his summer assignment. Each was assigned to the parish of St. Brendan the Mount Saint Mary Seminary
Emmitsburg, MD
summer, upon returning home from the seminary, Navigator this summer. He wrote: “After this
our seminarians are assigned to different parishes summer experience, the fire in my heart has gotten
in the Diocese for eight weeks of pastoral stronger after I witnessed how thirsty people are
work and experience. This time in the parish is for God and how much I want to help God quench
important for them. It serves to assist them in His thirst for those who are away from His divine
developing pastoral competency, it teaches them love. I look forward to the day I can help my brothers
about pastoral leadership, and it provides them and sisters get closer to the well of living water who
with opportunities for collaboration with others. quenches the spiritual thirst. “
Most of all, it helps them become true shepherds
after the heart and example of Jesus Christ. Ruben Garcia, third year theologian, was assigned
Deacon Jacob Ramos to the parish of Our Lady Queen of Peace this Julian Cuervo
2nd Theology
4th Theology Just before returning to the seminary this Fall, I summer. He wrote: “Pope John Paul II says in Mount Saint Mary Seminary
Mount Saint Mary Seminary Emmitsburg, MD
Emmitsburg, MD asked the men to share with me (and with all of Redemptoris Missio ‘Faith is strengthened when it is
you) what their experience in the parish was like. given to others!’ I can say with certainty that my faith
This is what they said: was strengthened while serving in the Our Lady
Queen of Peace parish community during summer
Deacon Jacob Ramos, fourth year theologian, was assignment. It was the opportunity to share again
assigned to the parish of St. Michael this summer. with the community that I met a couple of years ago
He wrote: “Coming to serve the community of St. while studying English as a second language. Serving
Michael Parish has been an incredible experience. It in this community allowed me to see the Lord Jesus
has been the summer of many firsts. I had the solemn through the people with whom I had the opportunity
responsibility to assist at funerals and perform the to talk and work; I can say that my call to the priestly
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Dharen Brochero
rites of committal at gravesites. I shared the joy of ministry was also strengthened as I shared with them. Eric Hosmer
3rd Theology baptism with several families as I was able to welcome I also highlight the accompaniment and closeness of 2nd Theology
Mount Saint Mary Seminary Mount Saint Mary Seminary
Emmitsburg, MD their children into God’s family. I had the privilege Fr. Jonathan Ficara, it will always be good to have Emmitsburg, MD
to accompany a young couple and receive their vows the example and testimony of a priest who strives to
on behalf of the Church at their wedding. Since being work for the extension of the Kingdom of God.”
ordained a deacon, it has been a whirlwind of new
experiences, but during this time the Lord Jesus has Thank God for our seminarians. Let’s continue
been with me every step of the way. There is real to pray for them as they begin another year of
joy in this vocation, and I am so grateful for the formation at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. May
Lord’s call. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the the Lord who has begun a good work in them
wonderful people who helped form me this summer. bring it to completion.
The parishioners who attend Mass at St. Thomas
More, St. Michael the Archangel, and St. Mary have Want to know how our other seminarians spent Mark Johnson
been so hospitable and welcoming. It has been a Joy to their summer? Visit NorwichDiocese.org
Ruben Garcia Sanchez
3rd Theology 1st Theology
Mount Saint Mary Seminary Mount Saint Mary Seminary
Emmitsburg, MD be with you all this summer.” Emmitsburg, MD
- Father Jonathan Ficara, Director of Priestly Vocations
MONTHLY
Holy Hour for Vocations
September 16 – St. Matthew, Tolland
October 21 – Sagrado Corazon, Windham
November 18 – St. Paul, Waterford
December 16 – Most Holy Trinity, Pomfret
The Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D.,
Bishop of Norwich, leads the Holy Hour
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ACA Thankful
for Our
Family of Faith
By Mary Ellen Mahoney
W
hen faced with every day to be the hands and feet
difficulties, many of us of Jesus and do what we may to help
turn to our families for other brothers and sisters face their
help and support. Whether it be a personal challenges, strengthen one
shoulder to lean on, a caring ear to another’s faith, provide comfort
listen, or a roof over our heads and to our sick and educate our youth
food on the table, we each know and seminarians, just to name a
and appreciate the love of family. few of the good works of our ACA
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When reflecting on the recent news supported ministries.
of the Diocese of Norwich’s filing I pray that we continue to come
for bankruptcy protection and together as “One Faith, One Family”
reorganization under Chapter 11, and just as the diocese, continue
I could not help but feel the same to serve each of our own personal
sense of resilience that I feel when missions with determination, faith
one of my family members comes and hard work. Years ago, my
to me with a troubling issue. The dad posted a sign in our garage
Diocese will work through the to inspire my three children, his
process and continue to serve its grandchildren. It read, “Work hard,
mission, much as family would do good things will happen.” When I
when confronting a challenge, with saw it, I took my black Sharpie and
determination, faith and hard work. inserted “and pray” after “Work
We are extremely grateful for hard.” I thank you all for your
the strength and support that our generosity and prayers and know
Annual Catholic Appeal, “One that if we all work hard and pray,
Faith, One Family” has received good things will happen!
throughout the year from each of If you have not yet made a gift
you, members of our family of faith. or pledge to the 2021 Annual
While the ACA is a separate entity Catholic Appeal, we would
and has not filed bankruptcy, we appreciate any size donation.
of course face our own challenges. You may make them online at
It is never easy asking people to norwichdiocesedevelopment.org
part with their hard-earned money, or by contacting our Campaign
especially during a pandemic. Manager, Heather Harris at
Thankfully, we all share a love (860) 886-1928 or hharris@
of Christ and a desire to follow norwichdiocese.net .
Him and can see beyond our own
personal problems and put them in Thank you and God Bless you all.
the context of the needs of others.
As followers of Christ, we strive
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By Father Brian Maxwell
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T
his year, the 40 Days for with a friend or small group from
Life Campaign runs from your parish. Park at Friendly’s,
Wednesday, Sept. 22 105 W. Town St. in Norwich
through Sunday, Oct. 31. We hope (Norwichtown). They gave us
you will join pro-life people of permission to park there. (And it’s
all faiths by praying, fasting, and a nice treat to enjoy a lunch or ice
attending the 40 Days For Life cream after praying with family
peaceful prayer vigil held outside and friends). Friendly’s and Case
Planned Parenthood at 12 Case St. St. are best reached by Exit 14 on
in Norwich. Rt. 395, the first exit north of Route
The Norwich 40 Days For Life 2.
Campaign will begin with a vigil Outside the facility, we witness
Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Life by our presence, and
on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.. hold signs, if you wish, that read
Bishop Michael R. Cote will be the “Praying for an end to abortion.”
principal celebrant and Fr. Michael And we pray our Rosaries: To
Bovino will be the homilist. change mothers’ hearts that might
Never participated in praying be arriving to consider ending their
at Planned Parenthood before? pregnancy; for an end to abortion;
There’s nothing to be afraid of. It’s and that this Planned Parenthood
not a protest. We peacefully pray facility will soon close.
during daylight hours on the public Any questions? Please contact
sidewalk. We haven’t had any the Norwich 40 Days For Life
problems over the last five years. Team at (860) 875-5770 or
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Towards An Ever Wider “We”
World Day For Migrants and Refugees 2021
By Sister Mary Jude, SCMC
C
an you imagine being 14 alive. Both her mother and sister and a hope that remain uppermost statistics; it’s about real people
years old and having the were afraid to make the journey. in my thoughts: Once this health like Maria, people trying to find
courage to make the life- They tried to talk her out of it crisis passes, our worst response a better life and a new beginning.
threatening decision to cross the but she was determined. She would be to plunge even more It’s about people just like you
borders of two countries, with had heard how difficult it was, deeply into feverish consumerism and me, who, but for the grace
complete strangers, traveling part but she thought: there is no life and new forms of egotistic self- of God, could very easily have
of the way on foot, at times in an here. No future. I want to be a preservation. God willing, after been born into a similar situation.
over-crowded van? doctor. I want to help people, all this, we will think no longer It’s about families torn apart;
When Maria was two months especially poor people. The night in terms of ‘them’ and ‘those’, but it’s about children left to fend
old her father disappeared. Her she left home, tears flowed from only ‘us’ (No. 35). For this reason, for themselves; it’s about the
mother, left with a toddler and everyone – especially Maria. Her I have wished to devote the vulnerable. “Each migrant has
a two-month-old, often went mother blessed her, embraced her Message for this year’s World Day a name, a face and a story,” says
without food in order to feed her and entrusted her to Our Blessed of Migrants and Refugees to the Pope Francis.
children. Hunger was a constant Mother. It’s been two years since theme, Towards An Ever Wider Our Catholic Faith calls us to
companion to Maria. There must Maria came here. Many groups ‘We’ in order to indicate a clear stand in solidarity with them, to
be a better life, she thought. So and individuals are helping her horizon for our common journey see them truly as our brothers
she decided to try to go to the realize her dream. They have in this world. And this universal and sisters, to embrace them in
taken Maria into their hearts and, ‘us’ must become a reality first of
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United States, even though she an ever wider “we” – a “we,” as
knew she just might not make it for some, into their homes – the all within the Church, which is the Pope says, that embraces
embrace of an “ever wider ‘we.’” called to cultivate communion in all of humanity. This is who the
On Sept. 26, 2021 the Catholic diversity.” Catholic Church is. This is what
Church will celebrate the 107th National Migration Week is an we as Catholics do.
World Day for Migrants and opportunity for us as Catholics Regardless of where we came
Refugees, the climax of the to reflect on the circumstances from or how we got here, we
United States’ celebration of confronting migrants and are all part of the human family
National Migration Week. This refugees, to pray for them, but and are called to live in solidarity
year’s theme announced by Pope also to put our faith into action. with one another. Welcoming
Francis – “Towards an ever wider Too often, we fail to see migrants immigrants is part of Catholic
‘we’” - comes from “Fratelli Tutti,” and refugees as persons, and Social Teaching and reflects the
one of his most recent encyclicals. instead, look at them as unknown Biblical tradition to welcome the
The Pope tells us: “In this others, if we notice them at all. stranger.
encyclical I expressed a concern Migration is not only about
Let us take some time during the
upcoming National Migration
Week (Sept. 20-26) to reflect
on how we can better welcome,
protect, promote and integrate
migrants living in our midst; how
can we counter the globalization
of indifference that affects
us all; what we can do in our
small part of the world to move
Amen
towards a wider “we.” For more
information connect to the Justice
for Immigrants Campaign, an
initiative of the USCCB: https://
~MG~ justiceforimmigrants.org/
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Former Diocesan School
Superintendent Fondly Remembered
for Service, Friendship
Sr. Beatrice Theroux SBDHS (Theresa Emile)
1933 – 2021
By Phyllis Viens
Sr. Beatrice Theroux transitioned Beatrice responded to the needs pastimes was to entertain on her
into eternal life January 13, 2021 of the Province and ministered organ and watch the joy of music
after a long life of service within as assistant to the Provincial and on the faces of her audience.
the diocese, including as its then was appointed Provincial Sr. Beatrice will be remembered
superintendent of schools. leader from 1983 – 1989. She for her gentle manner and soft
then moved into the position of tones that accompanied her
Sr. Beatrice was born in 1933
auditor/assessor for the Norwich attractive and friend-winning
in Danielson, Connecticut, to
Diocesan Tribunal and remained smile; for her kind words and
Emile and Exilda (Frechette)
in that role until her retirement gestures and her openness and
Theroux. As a youngster who
in 2011. quick response to the needs
loved people and studies, she
attended Catholic elementary In retirement Sr. Beatrice of others. For Sr. Beatrice, life
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school in Wauregan and moved maintained connections with was all about relationships and
up the road to Putnam for high former students, with family people.
school, attending the former members in need, with old friends Her funeral Mass was held at
Putnam Catholic Academy. It and former colleagues. She also St. John Church in Plainfield,
was at the academy where she had more time to dedicate to the Connecticut. Sr. Beatrice was laid
got to know the Daughters of the Secular Branch of the Daughters to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery
Holy Spirit (DHS) up close and of the Holy Spirit to which she in Wauregan, Connecticut,
personal. Upon her graduation degrees from Diocesan Sisters had transitioned. Circumstances beside her parents.
from high school Beatrice College and Boston College and her declining health led Sr.
entered the Congregation of prepared her well for both Beatrice to St. Joseph Living In lieu of flowers memorial gifts
the DHS and professed her teaching and administrative Center in Windham, where the may be made to the Secular
vows on August 18, 1953. Her positions. Daughters have a community Branch of the Daughters of the
career as an educator took her in residence. While there she Holy Spirit C/O Phyllis Viens,
After serving as superintendent
to classrooms in Connecticut, quickly got to know many treasurer, 5 Third Ext., Plainfield,
of schools for the Diocese of
California and Massachusetts. residents, their families and, of CT 06374.
Norwich from 1974 to 1979, Sr.
Her undergraduate and graduate course, staff. One of Sr. Beatrice’s
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10May God Bless and
Protect Our Children
By Gina Foster
I
hope you all had a wonderful Environments. Safe Environments “We are all called to be vigilant, ministries carry out their missions.
summer and had the opportunity refers to environments that are and consistent in our screening To make a monetary contribution
to enjoy a day at the beach, a created and maintained in an effort and safety education so that all our to our 2021 ACA “One Faith, One
fun family picnic, or your favorite young people and vulnerable adults Family,” please go online to www.
destination. have safe and nurturing places to norwichdiocesedevelopment.org or
Now that autumn is approaching, learn and grow in their faith,” Kathy contact Heather Harris, Campaign
many of your children and D’Amelio, director of The Office for Manager, at 860-886-1928 ext.
grandchildren have resumed full Safe Environments, said. 111. Thank you so much for your
time in-person learning. The teachers Our ACA supported ministries generosity. Stay safe and be well.
and staff in our Diocesan Catholic are certainly blessed to receive
Schools continue educating our your generous assistance. Your
children while keeping them safe financial support of the 2021
and protected. Annual Catholic Appeal along
Saint Pope John Paul II said, “Saint with your prayers continue to be
Joseph was a just man, a tireless extremely important to help all our
worker, the upright guardian of to provide all people with the safest
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those entrusted to his care. May he possible place in which to minister,
always guard, protect and enlighten study, and work. The responsibilities
Experience
families.” of this office include overseeing the
Protect is defined as ‘to keep safe creation and implementation of safe
from harm or injury’. Let us keep environments programs and policies.
our students and their families in our
“
prayers and pray that they remain
safe and always feel protected as
The Diocese of Norwich is
committed to the safety of children,
young people, and adults. One way The Creamery Brook
We are all called to be vigilant, and consistent in
our screening and safety education so that all our
young people and vulnerable adults have safe and
“ Difference
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they start a new school year. to ensure the safety of children and
Peace of mind. At Creamery Brook, we know there’s nothing else like it. With over 20 years
Your prayers for our students are vulnerable adults is to restrict access
under our belts, our residents know they can sit back and relax – we’re here for them.
always appreciated, and so is your to them to only those persons we From hanging their favorite pictures on the wall to weekly housekeeping, we take care of
continued commitment to our know to be trustworthy and reliable. it all. When they want to socialize, we’ll give them interesting options while keeping them
ministries, which has been evident To do this, the Diocese, through safe. When they sleep at night they can rest easy with 24/7 security. Whether independent
through your kind and generous the Office for Safe Environments, or assisted living, we have the knowledgeable staff and record of integrity that puts their
gifts to the 2021 Annual Catholic is committed to the comprehensive minds, and their family’s minds, at ease each and every day.
Appeal. screening of all Church-related
One of our extremely important employees and volunteers who have
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11CATHOLIC CHARITIES
CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
Providing Help and Creating Hope to Families
of All Faiths in Eastern Connecticut
Our History Continues ...
By Jacqueline Keller
1950s 1960s
Aug. 6, 1953, Pope Pius XII Bishop Vincent J. Hines was
established the Diocese of Norwich ordained Bishop and installed on
with Bishop Bernard J. Flanagan March 17th 1960 as Bishop of
as bishop. The jurisdiction of the Norwich. He began to consult with
Diocese included the four counties priests of the diocese concerning
in Eastern Connecticut: New the organization of its ministries.
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London, Norwich, Middlesex, February 1961, Bishop Hines
Tolland, and Fishers Island, a small announced a reorganization and
portion of Suffolk County in New name change of the Diocesan
York State. Saint Patrick Church Bureau of Social Service. The official
in Norwich became the Cathedral name of the charities program was
of Saint Patrick with Norwich as changed to Catholic Charities, Inc.
the See (the place of the bishop’s Diocese of Norwich, and referred
residence and cathedral) of the new to simply as Catholic Charities.
diocese. Official documents were filed at the
The Norwich Diocesan Bureau of office of the Secretary of State in
Social Service was incorporated Hartford.on February 1, 1961 and
as a not-for-profit entity in the certified on February 7.
State of Connecticut on March The purpose of the reorganization
23, 1954. At the same time, the was to coordinate the activities of
offices in Norwich, New London the Norwich, New London and
and Middletown were to operate as Middletown offices and to adopt
separate units. uniform practices. Bishop Hines
The Norwich Diocesan Council of approved a new Manual of Policies
Catholic Women was established and Procedures. This approval
in 1955 and continued as the major followed a series of conferences
contributor. Bishop Hines held with Monsignor
August 12, 1959, Bishop Flanagan William J. Baldwin, Diocesan
was appointed Bishop of Worcester. Director of Charities; Father
Eugene A. Solega, Director of the
Monsignor Vincent J. Hines, JCD, Middletown District; and Father
Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Robert W. Cronin, Director of the Bishop Flanagan greets the faithful outside St. Patrick Cathedral on
Hartford, was appointed Bishop of New London District. December 8, 1953 after his installation as the First Bishop of Norwich.
Norwich on November 27, 1959. He is accompanied by master of ceremonies Fr. Edward McKenna.
121961 - The first of many balls Catholic 197 Pleasant St., in the administrative section
Charities balls was held as a fundraiser. of St. Mary School. Also, the Danielson District
Office was located in the Knights of Columbus
1963 - The Bureau of Social Service was Building. The Vernon District Office was
aware of the need and worked with Family
located in Sacred Heart Church Center.
Services of New London to start a Big Brothers
Organization in the area. Advisory boards at each of the locations offered
immeasurable support.
New office locations were established in
Middletown at 33 St. John’s Square; in New Monsignor Terrence P. Finnegan served as
London at 10 Pearl St., a new storefront Diocesan Director of Catholic Charities with
location; in Norwich at 4 Bath St., a newly Father Robert E. McNulty as Associate Director
constructed location. of the New London, Norwich and Willimantic
offices, and Monsignor Edward J. McKenna as
Bishop Hines established three new offices in
Associate Director of the Middletown Office.
1963: Willimantic District Office, located at
1965
Catholic Charities was very involved in
establishing TVCCA. It provided clerical time
and supplies during the first months of its
operation.
Monsignor Terrence P. Finnegan, Director of
Catholic Charities, looks on as Bishop Hines
blesses a newly born baby in the Catholic
Charities office as the adopting parents
receive the child.
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Incorporation document for Catholic Charities. On
February 1, 1961, which was then certified by then
Secretary of State, Ella T. Grasso on February 7, 1961.
Virtual Program Explores Mary’s
Seven Sorrows
I f you are seeking to find
hope, strength and comfort
session will explore one of the
Seven Sorrows of Mary’s life
from a loss, burden, trouble or
and the message of strength
P.M. September 28, October 5,
12, 19, and 26 and November 2
and 9. The program takes place
sorrow, come take a walk withand encouragement each online and requires participants
one contains. It is based on
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, and to have an internet connection.
find a message of strength and
the book Your Sorrow is My The program is free, but
support from a woman who Sorrow: Hope and Strength requires registration. To do
transformed her heartache andin Times of Suffering, by Sr. so, or for more information,
sorrow into peace and hope. Joyce Rupp. Each session will contact Mary-Jo McLaughlin
The Catholic Family Services include a reflection on one of at the Catholic Family Services
office is offering a virtual Mary’s sorrows, guided prayer Office at 860-848-2237, Ext.
seven-week program entitled imagery and discussion. 312, or email mmclaughlin@
A Journey with Mary Through The program will be offered norwichdiocese.net.
Her Seven Sorrows. Each Tuesday nights from 7-8:15
13NDCCW Layette Program
One of the Many Ways We Carry Out Our Mission
E
ach year we invite women the needs of the Church and $5.00. You may use the form Contact JoAnn Shine for more
of our parishes to become society in the modern world. below to become a member information at (860) 450-9179 or
members of the Norwich The NDCCW also conducts or renew your membership. pshine3605@charter.net.
Diocesan Council of Catholic the following programs:
Women. Membership is open
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to all women in the Diocese of - Layette Program established
Norwich. more than 40 years ago; NORWICH DIOCESAN
a collection of infant and COUNCIL OF
This membership collection not toddler clothes, diapers,
only enrolls you as a member of handmade quilts and blankets
CATHOLIC WOMEN
the Norwich Diocesan Council to be distributed by Catholic
of Catholic Women, but also Charities MEMBERSHIP
provides 60% of the total
collected to Catholic Charities - We partner with Catholic
DRIVE
(over the years we have given Relief Services and have Affiliated with the National Council
many thousands of dollars to contributed thousands of of Catholic Women Membership Drive
Catholic Charities); 5% to the dollars to their Water for Life Dues: $5.00
National Council of Catholic Project to provide clean water
Women; 15% to the district to to Third World countries. Please fill out the form below to begin/renew your
which your affiliated organization - Boxes of Joy, a project of membership. Include your check for $5.00 dues made
belongs; and 20% to the Norwich Cross Catholic Outreach out to NDCCW. Mark the envelope “NDCCW Membership
Diocesan Council of Catholic to provide children in third Drive” and drop into your parish collection basket the
Women treasury. world countries with gifts for weekends of Sept. 25/26 through Oct. 25/26.
The Norwich Diocesan Council Christmas
-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
of Catholic Women acts through - Affiliates are involved in
its affiliated organizations many projects in their own Name: ______________________________________________
to support, empower, and parishes. Address: ____________________________________________
educate all Catholic women _____________________________________________________
Our Membership Drive
in spirituality, leadership, and
runs through the months Phone:_______________________________________________
service. NDCCW programs
of September and October. Email: _______________________________________________
respond with Gospel values to
The membership dues are
Parish:_______________________________________________
14Expectant Mothers Meet Their Babies
By Matthew McGrath
Thanks to Knights
T
he Knights of Columbus God for His provision and are
Ultrasound Initiative praying that He will use this
and Pregnancy Center technology to change the lives of
Support are among the Order’s the women who will benefit from
most important programs. this machine for His greater
Through the Ultrasound glory.
Initiative, the Supreme Council A dedication and blessing of the
works with state and local councils machine was held at the CARE
to raise money so that qualifying NET center on June 19. Father
pregnancy centers can acquire Walter Nagle, Director of Pro-
this life-saving technology. The Life Activities for the Diocese
use of ultrasound machines has of Norwich, who also blessed
proven to be an invaluable tool in CARE NET’s prior machine in
helping expectant mothers. 2012, blessed the new machine
During the 2020-21 fraternal year, and spoke of its importance. The
State Deputy Gary McKeone State Council was represented by
encouraged local councils PHOTO CREDIT: Richard Feil State Secretary / State Deputy-
throughout Connecticut to raise L to R: Fr. Walter Nagle, Matt McGrath, Scott Evans, John Cody, Lisa Elect Matt McGrath and State
and donate money in conjunction Maloney, Susan Baker, Joe Rahtelli, and George Zinser & Richard Feil Treasurer / State Secretary-Elect
with the State Council, so that who represented Council 2968 at St. Pio Parish. Joe Rahtelli. Also in attendance
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machines could be placed in each were local District Deputy Scott
Evans, who is State Director of
of the three Catholic Dioceses
LIFE Activities, and members
in the state (Archdiocese of
of Council 2968, who helped
Hartford, Diocese of Bridgeport
inspire this beneficial effort in
and Diocese of Norwich). The
early 2020.
response was impressive. Dozens
of local councils and individuals CARE NET Executive Director,
contributed. Lisa Maloney, and CARE NET
Board member, John Cody, Past
CARE NET, New London
Grand Knight of Council 12119,
was blessed to install the first
expressed their deepest gratitude
brand-new ultrasound machine
to Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly,
acquired through this State
the Board of Directors, and to
Council initiative. The Knights
everyone who made this possible.
join CARE NET in thanking
This machine allows their
nurses to have factual, loving
conversations with clients about
their pregnancies and allows the
Parker families to meet their child for
the first time. Nursing Manager
Susan Baker explained that this
fabulous new technology even
displays colorized blood vessels
at 6 weeks.
“The LORD has done great things
for us, and we are filled with joy.” -
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Psalm 126:3 15“THE VALUE OF WISDO
By Susan Wallace
T
hroughout my life I have than 2,000 men, women and living in Christ Roi, because our
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in COVID-19 cases from the
often thought of the Old children, injured more than staff is the only safety net for Delta strain, one of our staff,
Testament figure Job who 10,000 people, left thousands of the residents who at any given Dr. Anglade Cephora Musset,
remained faithful to God and people homeless, and damaged time need critical food supplies OBGYN, died of the virus within
steadfast, even when faced with countless businesses. While much or much needed medical care. a week of being admitted to the
many trials and tribulations. of our work is in the Christ Roi The staff also provides guidance hospital. She was only 38 years
(Christ the King) neighborhood and encouragement to the 200 old and left behind a husband
In getting to know Haitians and
of Port-au-Prince, we have 13 young people who are earning an and two young daughters.
all the natural disasters that have
parishes and one school in the education thanks to those who Our resilient staff
befallen Haiti and the many
United States (seven in the support our Education took time to
challenges that face Haitians on
Diocese of Norwich) who twin Sponsorship Program. celebrate her
a regular basis, I am reminded
with 13 parishes and an education life and
of Job. Haitians, like Job, are Last year when
program in Haiti. Two of our mourn her
faithful to God and steadfast, COVID-19 first
Haitian Twin Parishes and some passing
even when faced with many trials appeared in Haiti,
of our staff have suffered damages b u t
and tribulations. This wisdom I shared with
from the earthquake. returned
surpasses the wealth of the world. our director of
to work
Another recent tragedy was the operations how
In the two years I have been b e c au s e
brutal assassination of Haiti’s sorry we were.
with the Diocese of Norwich t h e y
sitting President, Jovenel Moïse Instead of saying how
Outreach to Haiti, the country know the
on July 7th. To date, no one is terrible the situation
has experienced many tragedies Dr. Anglade people of
sure who exactly was behind was, he said, “We have Cephora Musset
and life-threatening challenges. Christ Roi
this heinous act, but it has been to move forward.” He was
The most recent is the 7.2 live in fragile
followed by increasing civil letting me know that Haitians
magnitude earthquake that economic conditions
unrest. As with Job, our staff recognize they must remain
struck the Western Department and depend on Outreach to Haiti
does not give up and continues steadfast in the face of trials and
of Haiti in the southern section for assistance.
coming to work to serve the tribulations.
of the country on August 14th.
60,000 men, women and children Finally, in 2010, Haiti suffered a
16 It has caused the death of more This year when Haiti saw a surgeOM SURPASSES PEARLS” ( JOB 28:18)
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resilience of the Haitian people.If you would like to support
The building is also a sign of our
our ministry in Haiti and help
commitment to walk in faith with those affected by the earthquake
our Haitian brothers and sisters,you can make an online
despite disaster, violence, or donation on our website at
upheaval. OutreachtoHaiti.org/Help or
send a check, make payable to
Like Job, Haitians inspire us with
Outreach to Haiti at 815 Boswell
their steadfast faith in God despite
Ave., Norwich, CT 06360.
the many trials and tribulations
that face them at any given time. Please know that we have been
This wisdom is much richer than working in Haiti for almost 40
any wealth on earth. years and you can be confident
your donations will reach their
Please continue to keep Haiti and
intended purpose in a timely
catastrophic earthquake which used by Outreach to Haiti were Outreach to Haiti in your prayers.
manner despite the turmoil in
killed approximately 250,000 destroyed, but are now replaced by We are grateful and thankful to
Haiti.
people and caused extensive a new building, which is nearing all of you for your support as we Susan Wallace is Executive
structural damage throughout completion. This new building walk together into each new day. Director of Outreach to Haiti.
the country. The two buildings is a sign of the strength and 17less of their race, creed, or religion, not because our First Amendment right to religious freedom.
they are Catholic but because we are Catholic.
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