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RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WEEK JUNE 22-29 Diocese of Norwich Office of the Bishop 201 Broadway Norwich, Connecticut 06360 (860) 887-9294 FOUR COUNTY VOLUME 33 • NUMBERCATHO 6 • JUNE/JULY 2021 • SERVING THE COUNTIES OF MIDDLESEX • NEW LONDON • TOLLANDLIC • WINDHAM, CT & FISHERS ISLAND, NY Preserving America’s First Freedom RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WEEK JUNE 22-29 Diocese of Norwich Office of the Bishop 201 Broadway Norwich, Connecticut 06360 (860) 887-9294 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, June 2021 As you are already aware, our diocese and many dioceses around the country are facing declining numbers of both priests and parishioners. Consequently, we must continue to plan for the future as best we can, based on the projected number of priests available to minister, as well as the number of people in our parishes. The Diocese of Norwich began the process several years ago with the clustering of parishes, and then the yoking of parishes, as well as some mergers in which one parish closed. Most recently, we have adopted the more moderate approach of merging parishes, but without closing church buildings. The result of such mergers is that one parish has two or more worship sites. By merging two or more parishes into one parish with multiple worship sites, we simplify the many administrative tasks involved in parish life, allow the parish to maximize its resources, and minimize, we hope, the disruption of parishioners’ regular schedule of religious practice. This year in the Diocese of Norwich, the following parishes will be merged in accord with this process. 1. St. John the Evangelist, Uncasville with Our Lady of the Lakes, Oakdale and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Quaker Hill. The newly merged parish will be Divine Mercy Parish, Uncasville. 2. St. Joseph, New London with St. Mary, New London and St. Paul, Waterford. The newly merged parish will be St. Brendan the Navigator Parish, New London and will remain yoked with Our Lady of Grace, Fishers Island, NY. 3. St. Bridget, Moodus with St. Patrick, East Hampton. The newly merged parish will be St. John Paul II Parish, East Hampton. 4. St. Columba, Columbia with Holy Family, Hebron The newly merged parish will be The Good Shepherd Parish, Columbia. On the Cover 5. St. Andrew, Colchester and St. Francis of Assisi, Lebanon Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin The newly merged parish will be Guardian Angels Parish, Colchester. This month we dedicate our paper to the Mother of God. These mergers will become effective on Thursday, July 1, 2021. There are many images of Mary throughout the world. Few are more beautiful than this closeup view of Mary as Through this measured approach to the restructuring in our diocese, we hope to be sensitive to the deep feelings of attachment our people have to their parishes. As our diocese depicted in the north transept stained glass window at the continues to move forward in pastoral planning, let us join together in prayer and in action, working toward our goal of vital, vibrant parishes. May we always remember to pray Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Norwich. for each other as we journey together into a future bright with promise and filled with an abundance of God’s grace. Include picture of cover here like we used to have. Sincerely yours in Christ, If Room is needed, eliminate the Page 9 quote above NorwichDiocese.org Bishop of Norwich ON THE COVER Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17. Changes to the We Can Help Podemos ayudar distribution of ashes are being made this year to ensure the safety of the clergy and faithful. See page 6 for the details. To report inappropriate conduct of any kind by a Diocesan Bishop Para reportar una conducta inapropiada de cualquier tipo por parte de un obispo | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | CATHOLIC | FOUR COUNTY please contact ReportBishopAbuse.org or call 1-800-276-1562 diocesano, por favor contacte ReportBishopAbuse.org o llame al 1-800-276-1562 To report inappropriate contact of any kind by a representative of the Para reportar contacto inapropiado de cualquier tipo por medio de un representante Diocese of Norwich or for assistance for victims, please call: The Diocesan de la Diócesis de Norwich o para asistencia a víctimas, por favor llame a La Línea de Reporting Line @ 1-800-624-7407 Reportaje de la Diócesis de Norwich 1-800-624-7407 If the incident involves a minor Incidents involving abuse of Incidents involving abuse of Si el incidente involucra a un Incidentes relacionados con el Incidentes relacionados con el (persons under the age of 18), vulnerable adults aged 18-59 vulnerable adults aged 60 and menor (personas menores de abuso de adultos vulnerables abuso de adultos vulnerables 18 años), también debe llamar de 18-59 años de edad deben de 60 años de edad o más deben JUNE/JULY 2021 JUNE/JULY you must also call: should be reported to: over should be reported to: State of CT Department of Connecticut Department of Connecticut Department a Departamento de Niños y ser reportados a Departamento ser reportados a Departamento Children and Families Care Developmental Services - AID of Social Services for the Familias de CT de Servicios al Desarrollo del de Servicios Sociales Para Line 1-800-842-2288 -OR Division for Persons with Intel- Elderly 1-800-842-2288 -O-Servicios Estado de Connecticut-División Ancianos de Connecticut –State of NY Child Protective lectual Disabilities 1-888-385-4225 de Protección de Niños del de Ayuda para Personas con 1-888-385-4225. Services 1-800-635-1522 1-844-878-8923 Estado de NY Incapacidad Intelectual 1-800-635-1522. 1-844-878-8923. 2 THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. BISHOP OF NORWICH LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY United in Hope My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, June is such an exhilarating time of hope and are encouraged to pray and act in support of Recently I was thinking of my dear friend, promise as we embrace the continuing joy religious liberty. The very appropriate theme for Monsignor Brown, who only a few short years of the Easter Season and the gifts of the Holy this week of intense focus on religious liberty is ago was suddenly called from us to eternal rest. Spirit at Pentecost. This is a season bursting with “Solidarity in Freedom.” He believed that through the strength of faith enthusiasm as seen in the faces of those young Each day of Religious Freedom Week we are “we live in hope.” His words were never more men and women who, in the final Sacrament of being asked to reflect, pray, and act on specific appropriate than now as we face this next chapter Initiation, will be sealed with the Holy Spirit in areas of religious freedom. A brief one-page in our lives, as we, like the disciples filled with Confirmation. guide will be posted daily on the diocesan the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, boldly venture out We are blessed to live in a Country offering us website and Facebook page. into the world. the freedom and opportunity to practice our faith It is a special and timely opportunity to learn of Now is the time to celebrate! We once again are and thrive as a nation under God. the infringements we must recognize and defend called together in community for Sunday Mass. By natural right from God and by protection against. Every instance of endangerment to our We live in hope that the worst of the health crisis of the U. S. Constitution, we are endowed with first freedom is critical. is behind us. Many pastors have informed me religious freedom for all. The First Amendment Be sure to let your elected representatives know that the attendance on Pentecost was the largest to the Constitution, providing the freedom to how important this cause is to each of you. they have seen in a year. believe and practice one’s religion or no religion Almighty God, Father of all nations, we praise NorwichDiocese.org We have another reason to celebrate. On as per one’s conscience, is considered our country’s first freedom. We cannot afford to be and bless you for the gift of religious liberty, May 27th I had the pleasure of ordaining an the foundation of human rights, justice, and the exceptional young man, Jacob Ramos, to the complacent about preserving and defending this first right. common good. Grant to our leaders the wisdom transitional diaconate. Jacob was guided in his to protect and promote our liberties. By your journey of discernment by many individuals, This last year has shown us that we must remain grace may we have the courage to defend them, not the least of which was Fr. Gregory Galvin, vigilant. for ourselves and for all those who live in this outgoing Director of Priestly vocations. Keeping our churches and schools open was an blessed land. Fr. Greg has served me and the diocese well important exercise of the freedom of thought and United in hope. in this role for 14 years. I am grateful for his conscience. service to the many young men whose vocations With your support we were able to keep our as priests began with a simple question - “What ministries open to assist the poor, the hungry, Sincerely yours in Christ, | CATHOLIC | FOUR COUNTY is God asking of you?” those seeking education and the truth, the The first young man that Fr. Galvin spoke orphaned, the infirmed, the immigrant, the with after becoming vocation director in 2007 defenseless unborn and our most vulnerable was Jonathan Ficara. Better known now to his brothers and sisters. The First Amendment M i c h a e l R . C o t e parishioners and the many college students that assures us of the freedom to serve others in Bishop of Norwich he ministers to as Fr.
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