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Thanksgiving Baskets; Blessing Needy Families in our Community

Posted on November 21, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Thanksgiving Baskets; Blessing Needy Families in our Community
On Monday, November 18, Catholic Charities welcomed clients and families to their annual Thanksgiving turkey distribution with fixings at our Norwich, Willimantic, and New London offices. The agency distributed turkeys and chickens supplemented with gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing ...

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Catholic Charities' Board Member Dr. Christopher Lipinski Invested into the Order of Malta

Posted on November 19, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities' Board Member Dr. Christopher Lipinski Invested into the Order of Malta
On November 15, 2019, Dr. Christopher Lipinski was invested into the Order of Malta. The investiture took place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City during the Solemn Mass of Investiture celebrated by Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, OFM Cap, Archbishop of Boston. Dr. Lipinski w...

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SUSPENDED: Monthly Pregnancy Support Group

Posted on October 17, 2019 in: Upcoming Events

SUSPENDED: Monthly Pregnancy Support Group
Catholic Charities, Norwich will be sponsoring a monthly pregnancy support group! Pregnant women and new mothers of children ages birth to 1, will meet once a month in our Norwich office located at 331 Main Street.  Each month a different topic will be covered.  Topics include: "I&...

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St. John Church, Uncasville Hosts Baby Shower to Benefit Catholic Charities

Posted on October 17, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

St. John Church, Uncasville Hosts Baby Shower to Benefit Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities would like to thank St. John Church and the Divine Mercy Faith Community for the recent Baby Shower which was held at St. John Church.  We are so grateful for all the items collected, especially the beautiful handmade blankets.  This  donation will be well utilized ...

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Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Council 5633 Helps Catholic Charities

Posted on October 01, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Council 5633 Helps Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities would like to express our thankfullness to the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Council Number 5633 in Niantic for the generous $250.00 donation to Catholic Charities to help provide assistance to individuals and families living in the Diocese of Norwich.  C...

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Catholic Charities Golf Tournament a Success!

Posted on September 23, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities Golf Tournament a Success!
A Great Day for a Swing and a Prayer!  Catholic Charities held its 14th Annual Golf Tournament at Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam and it was one of the best tournaments on record!  Bishop Michael Cote, who was an honorary guest, participated in the Tournament.  Other members o...

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Thank you to our 14th Annual Golf Tournament Sponsors!

Posted on September 10, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Thank you to our 14th Annual Golf Tournament Sponsors!
Catholic Charities would like to thank the following community businesses and our local parishes for their support as sponsors for our 14th Annual Golf Tournament.  Proceeds from the event allow us to continue our mission of Providing Help & Creating Hope to those most in need throughout Ea...

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Thank You! Knights of Columbus Seaside Council 17

Posted on September 10, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Thank You! Knights of Columbus Seaside Council 17
Catholic Charities would like to thank the Knights of Columbus Seaside Council 17 for the generous $500.00 donation to Catholic Charities to help those most in need in the New London area.  Catholic Charities has had a presence in the area since 1921, making it one of the oldest social service ...

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Catholic Charities Receives Grant from the George & Grace Long Foundation!

Posted on August 13, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities Receives Grant from the George & Grace Long Foundation!
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our generous donors at the George & Grace Long Foundation, Bank of America, N.A,, Co-Trustee, for awarding the grant in the amount of $2,500. It is with great appreciation that we accept this grant which will...

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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, Celebrates Selection as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary

Posted on July 03, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, Celebrates Selection as a Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Beneficiary
Catholic Charities, Providing Help & Creating Hope in New London, Middlesex, Windham & Tolland counties, has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program.  The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program tha...

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St. Thomas More School Helps Others This Christmas!

Posted on December 27, 2018 in: Catholic Charities News

St. Thomas More School Helps Others This Christmas!
On Tuesday, December 18th Maura Howard, Assistant Dean of Students at St. Thomas More School visited Catholic Charities bearing gifts.  Maura and the St. Thomas More School community generously donated $1,000 in gift cards to the clients of Catholic Charities.  Maura also presented Catholi...

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Community Foundation Helps Preston Residents In Need

Posted on December 05, 2018 in: Catholic Charities News

Community Foundation Helps Preston Residents In Need
Catholic Charities is happy to be the recipient of a $750 grant from the Preston Community Foundation to help those in need living in Preston with Emergency Basic Needs.  Thank you!  Click here to see how you can help those most in need!  

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Catholic Charities Receives Grant from Chelsea Groton Bank

Posted on December 05, 2018 in: Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities Receives Grant from Chelsea Groton Bank
Catholic Charities was visited by Cynthia Harris of Chelsea Groton Bank, who delivered a $7,500 check from Chelsea Groton to support their Emergency Basic Needs Program.  The Emergency Basic Needs Program is the most utilized program within the agency and provides basic need assistance to those...

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Bob’s Discount Furniture Non-Exempt Employees Help Others this Holiday Season

Posted on December 05, 2018 in: Catholic Charities News

Bob’s Discount Furniture Non-Exempt Employees Help Others this Holiday Season
Catholic Charities was blessed to be visited by Dorothy Stropparo, James Renfro and Maribel Santiago from Bob’s Furniture in Taftville.  The three delivered a check in the amount of $1,210.07 with 10 gift certificates for either one ham or one turkey, up to $20, to help those served by Ca...

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Catholic Charities partners with local agencies to help those most in need this Thanksgiving

Posted on December 05, 2018 in: Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities partners with local agencies to help those most in need this Thanksgiving
As most gathered with friends and family for Thanksgiving, there were many who could not afford dinner for their families.  With the help of many community partners, like the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, the Connecticut Food Bank, Shop Rite and Stop & Shop, Catholic Charities was...

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