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Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life renewing their vows.
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principal celebrant, Bishop Michael R. Cote, joined by ten concelebrating priests, prayed with consecrated persons from throughout the diocese. The Homilist was Reverend Peter Grover, O.M.V. from Saint Clement Eucharistic Shrine in Boston. The consecrated persons who were present and who have served the church well for many years, renewed their vows. There were several jubilarians present including Sister Fernande Marie Laliberte, D.H.S. celebrating 75 years of service to the Church as a sister! Also present were novices and postulants Sister Fernande Marie Laliberte, who are just beginning their D.H.S. 75 years journey in the consecrated life
he World Day for Consecrated Life was celebrated with a special Mass at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich on Sunday, February 4th. The
of the Church. Thank you to everyone for saying “Yes!” to Jesus. A reception was held in the Cathedral Hall after the Mass.
Sister Veronica Rose, SCMC – postulant
Chrism Mass
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 10:30am A JOYOUS CELEBRATION OF PRESITLY SERVICE AND HOLY SACRAMENTS
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God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s kingdom as sisters, brothers, religious priests, consecrated virgins, and hermits, as well as members of secular Institutes. Renew their knowledge and love of You, and send Your Holy Spirit to help them respond generously and courageously to Your will. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Diocese Celebrates Consecrated Life
FEBRUARY 2018
Prayer for Consecrated Persons:
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