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| | 2019 FEBRUARY Life rally in Washington DC on January 18, 2019. FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC Issue 2 February (PE 9934) is published monthly except Story on page 16. July by The Diocese of Norwich, 31 Perkins Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360-3613. Periodicals postage paid in Hartford, CT 06101 and at additional mailing ofﬁ ces. 2 THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL R. COTE, D.D. BISHOP OF NORWICH LET FAITH LEAD THE WAY Every Life a Gift

My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, U.S. are going down. Abortion clinics are importance of prayer in transforming our closing, lives are being saved. Recent news culture from a culture of death to a culture events have shown us, there is still much work of life. January 22, 2019 marked the forty-sixth that needs to be done. anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Through prayer, sacri ce, education and Court decision. This year, as has become It was heartbreaking to see the lost souls efforts such as the March for Life we will a tradition, hundreds of thousands of the celebrating the signing of a late-term pro- once again cultivate the sense of wonder faithful gathered in Washington, DC for the abortion rights law in the bordering state surrounding the gift of human life. It is a annual March for Life. This year's March, of New York or to hear Virginia’s governor, message of great joy, as Saint John Paul .norwichdiocese.org held on January 18th, was themed: " Unique a pediatric neurosurgeon, describe the II wrote, "Inspired by this contemplative infanticide of a baby born alive during a outlook, the new people of the redeemed from Day One: Pro Life is Pro Science." It www | was inspiring to see young and old gathered third-trimester abortion. Death of babies is cannot but respond with songs of joy, praise to witness to life – a sign of hope that Life is not a healthcare solution! Late term abortion and thanksgiving for the priceless gift of life." winning in America. is the devil’s work — destructive to a civilized Thank you for all that you do in the service society. Depriving a voiceless pre-born child of life here in the Diocese of Norwich. Life The teaching of the church on human life of his or her personhood is more than a has been consistent and clear, especially is winning! Let us continue to cultivate a slippery slope, it is diving off the cliff of deep and rich appreciation for the wonder of as it refers to the unborn. "Since the rst human decency and God’s moral law. These century the church has af rmed the moral human life and the many gifts with which we actions are not compassionate for the child have been blessed. evil of procured abortion.” (CCC 2271) or the mother.

Pope Francis echoes these statements in CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR his Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Yes, it is important that we work to change laws. However, it is more important to change Exsultate. He writes: "Our defense of the Sincerely yours in Christ, innocent unborn, needs to be clear, rm, hearts – prayerfully and with compassion and passionate, for at stake is the dignity toward those who are on the wrong side of of a human life which is always sacred and this issue. Love not hate will overcome. Light demands love for each person, regardless of not darkness will win. So, speak out when his or her stage of development." and where you can; in your homes, churches workplace and social media. In his landmark Bishop of Norwich | 2019 FEBRUARY Since 1973 over sixty million lives have been encyclical Evangelium Vitae, the Gospel lost to abortion. These are appalling statistics! of Life, Saint John Paul II, stresses the Recent studies suggest that abortions in the 3 4 FEBRUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org P A algto i wih h acsd a pled guilty ornolocontendere orbeenprosecuted has accused the which in allegation An • minor. An“Allegation ofsubstance”means: made against themalleging sexual abuse ofa of clergy whohave hadallegations ofsubstance Board, theDioceseofNorwichisproviding alist Conference ofCatholicBishops’NationalReview and ontherecommendationsofUnitedStates In thespiritofaccountabilityandtransparency protecting childrenandyoungpeople. too many andwemustalways remainvigilantin allegations of abuse. But,oneactofabuse is experienced asignifi cant reductionofreported by clergy (bishops,priests,anddeacons)has to addressallegations ofsexual abuse ofminors of ChildrenandYoung Peoplein2002,continues of CatholicBishops’CharterfortheProtection implementation oftheUnitedStatesConference its first SexualMisconduct Policy 1990 andthe in The DioceseofNorwich,sincetheenactment not occur. people sothatthetragedyofsexual abuse does is committedtoprotectingchildrenandyoung and otherinstitutions.TheDioceseofNorwich a safeenvironment inour churches,schools, commitment torestoretrustandfaith andensure of sexual abuse ofminorsbyclergy andour of Norwichisdoingtoaddressthescourge I sharedwithyouinJanuarywhattheDiocese My dearbrothersandsistersinChrist, February 7,2019 MICHAEL R.COTE, D.D. romise T o P roTecT • P LEDGE a minor. Thelistofclergy includes 22diocesan with anallegation ofsubstancesexual abuse of currently nopriestordeacon inactive ministry have beenaddressedwhenreported. Thereis ministry. Allallegations foundtohave substance state, andthosewhohave beenremoved fromall havedeceased, the clerical been dismissedfrom The list includes the namesofpriests who are newspaper. month’s Four CountyCatholic,ourdiocesan Sunday, February10th,andpublishedinthis website, www.norwichdiocese.org at 2p.m.on August 6,1953,willbepostedonthediocesan years, sincetheestablishmentofdioceseon Norwich whohave beenaccusedover thepast65 The namesofthoseclergy intheDioceseof available. be updatedasany new information becomes experience. Thepublicationofnameswill people withlaw enforcementandcanonical of allclergy recordsbyateamofvolunteer lay allegations ofsubstanceisbasedonthereview The namespresentedoftheaccusedclergy with admitted tobytheaccused. or acknowledged been has that allegation An • evidence oranothersource;and/or other with corroborated is that allegation An • and/or probable, andbearingthesemblanceoftruth; has been determinedtobereasonable,plausible, and investigated been has allegation An • incident ofsexual misconductofaminor;and/or and foundguiltyinacivil criminalcourtofany T Norwich, Connecticut06360 O H Of theBishop ce of Diocese of Norwich Diocese of (860) 887-9294 201 Broadway EAL reimbursement, thediocesangeneralfund, and All claimswerepaid throughinsurance dioceses, etc.). others by made (i.e. religiousorders,individuals accused,other payments – $1,787,500.00 • • $1,000,000.00–diocesangeneralfund; • $4,894,146.00–insurancereimbursement; nine casestotaling$7,681,646.00: 1977. To date,theDioceseofNorwichsettled 1, beginningJuly knowndata contains and 2019 compiled fromdataavailable asofJanuary31, as aresultoftheabuse ofminorsbyclergy was The records of the fi nancial expenditures made deacons. of a temporaryministryinthediocese),and114 Diocese the in Norwich, and23priestswhohadresidenceor working diocese another 914 religiousorderpriests,134priestsfrom priests incardinatedintheDioceseofNorwich, include, 5bishops,1,422priests(351diocesan diocese foratemporaryministryassignment the DioceseofNorwichorwerepresentin 1953. Since1953,theclergy whoserved in affi liated withtheDioceseofNorwichsince total 43priests,roughly2.8percentofallclergy forward elsewhereoutside thediocese,in from of Norwichbut whohadallegations brought 12 and Norwich, priests whoserved of orresidedintheDiocese Diocese the in working 2 priestswhowerefromanotherdiocesebut 7 priestswhoweremembersofreligiousorders, priests incardinatedintheDioceseofNorwich, crimes madeagainst themostvulnerableamongus I amgrievously sorryforthehorrifi c sinsand reporting line(1-800-624-7407). enforcement andcivil authoritiesandthediocesan sexual abuse tocomeforward andcontact law as requiredbylaw, andencouragesallvictimsof Protective Services (1-800-635-1522)andlaw Child enforcement, York New the and 842-2288) Department ofChildrenandFamilies (1-800- of abuse ofminorsitreceives totheConnecticut The DioceseofNorwichreportsallallegations were usedforthepaymentofsettlements. 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young peoplefromharmandtofollow anabsolute within mypower toprotectourchildrenand I renew andcontinuemypledgetodoeverything harmed andtoallmembersofourfaith community. acknowledgement to those who have been directly will bringsomemeasureofpeace,healing,and shine on this dark chapter in the life of the Church hope andprayerthatthiseffort toletthelight of theaccused,friendsandparishioners.Itismy these names will causepainforsomevictims,families of release the that know I consequences. abuse andtheirfamilies suffering painfullife-long on behalfoftheChurchtovictimschild I offer again mydeepestandheartfeltapology who have suffered sexual abuse andmisconduct. Pledge to Heal

o parabuscarayuda paravíctimas,favordellamar: Para reportarcualquiercontactoinapropiado por byarepresentativeoftheDiocese Norwich To reportinappropriatecontactofanykind un/a representantedelaDiócesisNorwich, orforassistancetovictims,pleasecall: Podemos Ayudar We CanHelp 1-800-624-7407 1-800-624-7407 Bishop ofNorwich Sincerely yoursinChrist, crimes against God’s children. zero tolerancepolicy toward thosewhocommitted

5 FEBRUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org 6 FEBRUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org B L P PRIESTS LIST OFCLERGY WITH ALLEGATIONS OFSUBSTANCE OFSEXUAL OF ABUSE A MINOR Thomas Jo J. Jo McConaghy Thomas R. Vincen Jo Paul Raymond Jo ihr T. Richard Dennis oa .Gromala S. Roman Denis Edwar Bernard Robert A Salvatore Ja Comtois M. Roger Santino INCARDINATE usPaturzo ouis uoPrimavera runo toyR Caron R. nthony me romise hn seph La Nash C. hn nA. hn wr LI L. sA B. ITOF LIST dF.F tF neOuimet ence W. .Murphy P. G. Ga Hebert Ramsay S A. Kozo Curry . W. W. Marino . L. T .Je J. lipeau Carey Barnes Buongirno Casimano Bi Shea rigaul NADNTDIN INCARDINATED Busca O n ssonnet an T F C t CL o LER DP P te ER roT RIESTS G GY YW rand0-67 eoe rmmnsr 2002; ministry from Removed 05-26-73 Ordained rand17 eoe from Removed 1973 Ordained rand0-818 Excardinat fro Removed 05-28-1983 Ordained 05-26-1949 Ordained rand0-017 eoe fro Removed 05-10-1975 Ordained rand05-18-1950 Ordained rand0-418 eoe fro Removed 09-24-1988 Ordained rand0-015 eie 97bfr n allegations any before 1977 Retired fro Removed 05-10-1956 Ordained 06-15-1974 Ordained rand0-716 eoe fro Removed 05-27-1961 Ordained rand0-018 eoe fro Removed 05-30-1981 Ordained fro Removed 07-13-1957 Ordained rand0-315 eoe fro Removed 05-23-1959 Ordained rand0-914 eoe fro Removed 06-29-1946 Ordained rand0-614 eoe fro Removed 05-26-1949 Ordained rand0-614 eoe fro Removed 05-26-1949 Ordained rand0-515 eoe fro Removed 06-05-1955 Ordained rand0-617 eoe fro Removed 08-16-1975 Ordained rand05-30-1998 Ordained rand0-413 eoe fro Removed 07-14-1935 Ordained rand0-415 eoe fro Removed 06-04-1955 Ordained rand0-618 eoe fro Removed 05-26-1984 Ordained 05-15-1958 Ordained rand0-318 eoe fro Removed 02-23-1980 Ordained ecT WITH ITH FTEDIOCES THE OF • ANOTHER ALLE ALLE P LEDGE G TOSO SUBSTANC OF GTIONS TI O T ICS WHO DIOCESE eesd2010 Deceased In Sir In N eptal rfse noteSrat ftePrcee eesd2006 Deceased Paraclete; the of Servants the into professed Perpetually Le Ar Di O EO adntdit rhics fMontreal of Archdiocese into cardinated adntdit Dioces into cardinated SO sm tDoea iity15;Excardin 1955; Ministry Diocesan ft etdadrmvdfro removed and rested ac H usa, se rmclerica from issed FN F EAL It S ed al OR UB y, mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm rmDioces from ro orciigallegation receiving to prior ministr WICH S nsr 05 eesd2013 Deceased 2005; inistry nsr n20;Pttoe o eoa rmteceia tt 2002; state clerical the from removal for Petitioned 2002; in inistry nsr n16;Ecriae rmDoeeo Norw of Diocese from Excardinated 1964; in inistry nsr n19;Dcae n2001 in Deceased 1990; in inistry nsr n19;Dcae 2015 Deceased 1998; in inistry nsr 99 eesd2002 Deceased 1999; inistry nsr 04 eesdi 2010 in Deceased 2004; inistry nsr n2005 in inistry nsr n20;Dcae 2008 Deceased 2002; in inistry nsr 94 eesd2006 Deceased 1984; inistry nsr n18;Dcae 1986 Deceased 1981; in inistry nsr n18;Dcae 1998 Deceased 1988; in inistry nsr n20;Dcae 2005 Deceased 2004; in inistry nsr n15;Dcae 1969 Deceased 1959; in inistry nsr n16;Ecriae fro Excardinated 1961; in inistry nsr n19;Dismi 1998; in inistry nsr n20;Dcae 2008 Deceased 2002; in inistry TA SERV 90 eesd2006 Deceased 1980; y N ls eo ae2005; tate C mm eofN t eesug eesd1991 Deceased Petersburg; St. f E EO ED in O Di yi istr rih1989; orwich EULAUEO MINOR A OF ABUSE SEXUAL F F sm NTEDIOCESE THE IN S De re se rmteclerica the from issed XA ABU EXUAL n2 evd eesd1994 Deceased ceived; esd2008 ceased at ssed ed 012; rmDioces from rmteceia tt 2005 state clerical the from De In adntdit rhics of Archdiocese into cardinated esd2013 ceased mt he eo Dioces S ls E OF owc 1972; Norwich f tate O eo NORWICH FA 2008 owc 1969; Norwich f MIN ic h1 970; O R LIST OFCLERGY WITH ALLEGATIONS OFSUBSTANCE OFSEXUAL OF ABUSE A MINOR Thomas Patrick Charles Thomas Robert Eugene Richard Jo Jo W Felix Robert Edwar Paul Peter Feli Michae Fran Edwar PLACES PRIESTS PRIESTS ehGorecky seph seph illia xM kJ ITOF LIST Pi LI mJ Mi Werpechowski Reardon d dP cau,SJ McManus, . .Shea E. lK Le nard, Bu aguire Sulli J. 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7 FEBRUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org 8 FEBRUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org the Diocese of Norwich implemented a Diocesan Norwichimplementeda the Dioceseof Children andYoungthe Protection of People, theCharterforIn 1994,before the inceptionof Of ces/Safe-Environments https://www.norwichdiocese.org/Find/Diocesan- website undertheOf ce for SafeEnvironments: Norwich be foundDiocese of the andaccessedon policies related tocreating a safeenvironment can Catholic Bishops.Conference of Alldiocesan Church Personnel published by theUnitedStates Minorsby Priests, Deacons,Abuse of orOther Sexual Policies DealingwithAllegations of forand theEssentialNorms Diocesan/Eparchial Children andYoungthe Protection of People again in2004and 2013tore ect theCharterfor children and adults.and abuse Itwas of revised sexual misconduct,harassment, the nature of Committee andtheevolving understandingabout thePastoral Care on thesubsequentexperience of obligations. Thepolicywas revised in1994based theirreporting parish, andschoolpersonnelof most importantissues. Itreminded diocesan, Review Board, andaprocess for dealingwiththese Care Committee, later renamed theDiocesan 19, 1990.Itestablished theDiocesanPastoral deal withtheseissueswas published onSeptember The rst writtenpolicycreated for thedioceseto happens when areport ismade. employees, orvolunteers anddescribe what the clergy,abuse andmisconduct by members of our diocese’spracticespolicies and forreporting seriously. Iwould like totake thistimetoexplain children andadultsvery misconduct andabuse of sexual Norwich takes theissues of Diocese of minors.misconduct andsexual abuse The of sexual is doingnow toaddress thescourge of There have beenquestionsabout what theChurch abuse. children andadultsfrom sexual misconductand bishopsandChurch of failures of cials toprotect the been shattered therevelations inthewake of of has beencalledintoquestion.For many, trusthas transparency theCatholic Church andalackof of Over thepastseveral monthstrustintheleadership My dearbrothers andsistersinChrist, P romise EDITORS NOTE: T o P roTecT This pastoral letterwasshared withparishionersin Church Bulletins inJanuary. • P LEDGE by diocesan personnel. sexual misconduct healing process tovictimsof responsibilityto provide is assistanceinthe Norwich. TheAssistance Coordinator’s primary who minister, work, orvolunteer intheDioceseof sexual misconduct by apriest,deacon,orothers and coordinateassistance for persons affected by The AssistanceCoordinator willreach outto thediocesanAssistanceCoordinator.support of investigation.he conductshis Healsooffers the receive more information about theallegation as contacts thepersonreporting suspectedabuse to My delegate for theOf InternalInvestigations ceof Line (1-800-624-7407). NorwichReporting they are tocalltheDioceseof Child Protective Services (1-800-635-1522). Then, and Families (1-800-842-2288)ortheNew York Children either theConnecticutDepartmentof immediately. Otherwise, theyare toreport itto Norwichare tocall911 theDiocese of of personnel, employees, volunteers, ormembers danger, diocesanpersonnel,clergy,ministerial aminoror vulnerable adultisinimminent If accord withstate law. cooperate withthemintheirinvestigations in or vulnerable personstocivil authoritiesandto minors sexual abuse allegations of of reporting of with allapplicable civil laws withrespect tothe This personistopromote thetruthandcomply person withabackground inlaw enforcement. for theOf InternalInvestigationslay isa of ce Internal Investigations. TheBishop’s delegate is investigated by my delegate for theOf ce of against aminororadultisreceived, theallegation suspected abuse by diocesanpersonnelcommitted the DiocesanReporting Line?When areport of What abuse happens when ismadeon areport of parishes, schoolandinstitutions. on postersandbrochures which are available inall publicized intheFour CountyCatholic, aswell as that suchalineexists. TheReporting Lineis parishes, schoolsandinstitutionsare instructed Volunteers,all diocesan employees andclergyof suspected abuse orneglectby diocesanpersonnel. Reporting Linewhich anyone cancalltoreport T O H MICHAEL R.COTE, D.D. EAL Bishop of Norwich Bishop of Most Reverend MichaelR.Cote Sincerely yours inChrist, people, andvulnerable adultsfrom harm.” our commitmenttoprotect ourchildren, young abuse victim-survivors andreaf of healing of rms our longstandingcommitmenttothesupportand Norwichcontinues ouryoung. TheDioceseof of Diocese thantheprotection and spiritual welfare children…There isnohigherprioritywithinthe those who committedcrimes against God’s to follow anabsolute zero tolerance policytoward you inAugust. “We intheDiocesewillcontinue I repeat andaf whatrm Istated inmy letterto experienced andstillfeeltoday. resolution andhealingtothepainvictimshave helpful to meinmoving forward andbringing recommendations very seriously andare very actioninresponse tothat report. Itake these of Affairs andassistsmeinformulating acourse and reviews the theOf ndings of Internal ce of Diocese. TheDiocesanReview Board receives Diocesan Attorney, the andtheRiskManager of Bishop’s Delegate for SafeEnvironments, the theDioceseorhisdelegate,Judicial Vicar the of the minors. Non-voting membersconsistof of sexual misconductandabusein thetreatment of enforcement, psychology,and otherdisciplines expertise andexperience inlawbring avariety of compensated inany way by theDiocese. They whom are lay personsnotemployedall of or at least Board consists of ve voting members, employment by theDiocese. TheDiocesanReview and theirsuitability for ministryand/orongoing misconduct made against any diocesanpersonnel sexualthat advises measIassessallegations of Review Board isastandingconsultative body to theDiocesanReview Board. TheDiocesan concludes theinvestigation, theresults are reported After theOf InternalInvestigations ce of Norwich, Connecticut06360 Of theBishop ce of Diocese of Norwich Diocese of J (860) 887-9294 anuary 7,2019 201 Broadway occasion. and the cutting of a cake to mark the provided by fellow LayCarmelites, was followed byapot luckluncheon (Lay Carmelite) Community. Mass other members oftheSt. Theresa and friendsof Andrea andSina Province, alongwithfamily members Provincial CoordinatorofSt. Elias was RoseMaryLancellotti, TOC, Castiblanco. Also inattendance and assistedbyDeaconMichael St. Mary, MotheroftheRedeemer, by FatherDariuszDudzik,pastorof in Middletown,NY, concelebrated Delegate fortheProvinceofSt.Elias Francis Amodio, O.Carm., Provincial The MasswascelebratedbyFather professions in2015. in Groton,CT. 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19 FEBRUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org 20 FEBRUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org resources tobringbackthe next weeks researching specifi c topicsand and spendingthefollowing three committee onceamonthto collaborate included meetingasa process itself committee membersdisplayed. The dedication andcommitmentallthe I was continuously surprisedby the thecommittee, As theactingchairof Jesus Christ. relationship with theChurch and formation involves building alifelong an ending–when you graduate, while focuses onformation. Education has education while thenew curriculum current curriculumfocuses on from education toformation. The refl ects amajorshiftincatechesis in September2019.Itscontent Norwich which willbeimplemented new curriculumfor theDioceseof to theprocess. Theoutcomeisa possess expertise that was invaluable have experiences and avariety of thecommittee The membersof Father Peter Langevin. Bernard’s, Rockville; andChancellor Manganella, catechetical leader, St. leader, St.PiusX,Middletown; Kim Voluntown; Carol Butler, catechetical and St.ThomasAnne, City, Siena,Preston, St.Catherine of St.Mary,Tumicki, Jewett pastorof SafeEnvironments; Fatherof Ted consultant for theDiocesanOffi ce Minister LizaRoach; Randy Bouley, included: Youth andYoung Adult professionals from across theDiocese with for two busy years. Thisteamof parish catechetical programs grappled creating aDiocesanCurriculumfor are onesthecommitteecharged with These andsomany otherquestions today’s world? develop arelationship withGodin H By AndreaHoisl How DoWe Pass do we helpourchildren faith “real” for them?How today? How dowe make ow dowe reach ouryouth on theFaith? together” says Carol Butler. – we willallbemoving forward Diocesan accomplishment happen contributions which madethis freely. We our canallbeproud of gifts andtalentswhich were shared people withmanydiverse group of “The curriculumcommitteewas a and guidanceasacommitteemember. Diocese, hecontinued tooffer input the the Diocese, toChancellorof Cathedral, tovicechancellorfor from parochial vicar at St.Patrick’s that shifted Father Peter Langevin Despite thetumultuous changes says LizaRoach. curriculum provides thisandmore.” faith intotheirdaily lives- thenew activities tohelpthemincorporate children, parents needstrategies and principal andfi their rst educators of families share theirfaith.“As the filled interactions tohelpparents and This curriculumincorporates faith Randy Bouley. faith alive today for ouryouth.” says We have aresponsibility tomake the longer relevant for ouryoung people. doingthingsisno “The oldway of parents andcatechists.” the Diocesewould benefi t students, a structured andclearframework for approved curriculumbecauseIknew thiscommittee todevelop an a partof for thecommittee. “Isaidyes tobeing parishes, Father Tumicki found time Despite beingthepastorfor three Diocese.” says KimManganella. consistently taughtthrough the thechurch is sure themessage of provide aunifi ed direction tobe “The changeswere necessaryto family catechesis programs. techniques for the disabled, and home-schooling policies, learning various bookpublishers,offerings of focused onincludedresearching the meeting. Thetopicsthecommittee Prayer teams,individualprayerandanointing Phone: 860-887-0702 11 Bath CT06360 Street, Norwich, Spiritual Center Renewal Spiritual Services Renewal 870 FarmingtonAve., West Hartford. Mass 1-2pm,HealingService2-4pm, February 11&25-March because aservant (slave) does not know what his master told you EVERYTHING Ihave heard from My Father. Healing Mass and Healing Service It was not you (your name) who chose Me, it was I… 11am,SpiritualRenewalCenter St.ThomasTheApostleChapel command you. Ino longer call you servants (slaves), is doing.is Ihave called you FRIENDS, because Ihave Individual prayerandanointing Individual prayerandanointing “You (your name) are My if friend(s) you do what I Prayer and Discernment Board 2nd &4thMondaysat2pm. Channel 11WCCTComcast Channel 11WCCT Comcast Masses of Healing and Hope Channel 20WTXXCharter Channel 20WTXX Charter Diocesan Spiritual RenewalCenter Spiritual RenewalCenter Weekly Prayer Meeting Wednesday, February6 Every Tuesday at2pm. Monday, February11 Sunday, February24 Wednesday March6 TV Mass TV Mass TV “WHO CHOSE YOU!!” Matthew 15:14-16 Announcements

Below isasummaryofthe2018annualactivity: Over 6,750residentsofEasternConnecticutwereservedbyCatholicCharities,regardlessrace,religionornationaloriginin2018. Catholic Charitieswithofﬁces inNorwich,NewLondon,MiddletownandWillimanticcontinuestoimpact thoseincrisisandmostneed. Total EmergencyBasicNeedsDirectReliefProvided$210,897.00 Connecticut. Pantries distributedover44,500mealstofamiliesthroughoutEastern Needs program,providing5,710unitsofservice.OurEmergencyFood 3,685 adultsandchildrenwereservedthroughourEmergencyBasic Christmas” 175 Familiesand397Childrenhelpedthrough“AVeryGiving 250 ThanksgivingBasketsdistributedtofamiliesinneed 80% ofourclientshadanannualincomelessthan$15,000 74% ofourclientswerenon-Catholic 10% ofourclientswereundertheage18 32% ofourclientsweremale female Catholic Charities,DioceseofNorwichservices.68%ourclientswere served, regardlessofrace,religionornationalorigin,whoaccessed 51,076 totalnumberofresidentsthroughoutEasternConnecticut Fundraising Contributions Contributions Pregnancy Other Income Other 2% 2% 5% 17% Intensive Case Management Case Intensive 3% United Way United Support Services Support 9%

Annual ReportIncome/ExpenseCharts 15% Catholic Charities,DioceseofNorwich REVENUE SOURCES 23% Annual Report Income/Expense Charts Income/Expense Report Annual Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich Diocese Charities, Catholic State Programs EXPENSES BY PROGRAMEXPENSES BY State Programs 5% REVENUE SOURCESREVENUE 6% Diocese of Norwich Diocese Catholic CharitiesContinuesto 24% 2018 Grants 201 10% Provide Help&CreateHope 8 Adoption Adoption 2% Immigration 6% Program Service Fees Service Program Behavioral Health Health Behavioral

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21 FEBRUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org Sacred Heart School, Groton Sacred Heart School, Taftville St. EdwardJames School, School, Danielson Stafford Springs St. Joseph School, North Gail Kingston, Principal Mother Christina Van Beck, SCMC, Principal Mrs.Linda MaryAnne Marie Joyal, Pelletier, Principal Principal Grosvenordale 50 Sacred Heart Drive, Groton, CT 15 Hunters Ave, Taftville, CT 12025 Church Water St, St, Stafford Danielson, Springs, CT CT David Sizemore, Principal 860-445-0611 Phone: 860-887-1757 Phone: 860-774-3281860-684-2600 26 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT www.sacredheartgroton.org/school www.sacredhear aftville.org www.stjamesdanielson.orgwww.stedward-stafford.org Phone: 860-923-2090 www.schoolofstjoseph.org Academic Excellence. Character. Self-Confidence.

Scholastic Art Awards

Saint Bernard School Students Win By Shari L. Marderness ongratulations to seniors Michael Wyeth Bonser and

.norwichdiocese.org Terrence Tang whose artworks were chosen from among C3,500 student entries from all over Connecticut for the Regional Scholastic Art Awards. | www | Michael received a Gold Key and Best in Portfolio for his portfolio titled “Complexities of Life” which features 8 pieces of his work. He also received the Hartford Art School Scholarship and the CT Women Artists Scholarship. Terrence received a Gold Key for his watercolor painting “Earth to Earth.” Their work, which was exhibited at the 2019 Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards Show at Slipe Gallery, Hartford Art FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR School on the university campus, will be sent on to the National Scholastic Awards to compete against Gold Key Regional Award winners from around the country.

Congratulations to both these young artists for receiving such high honors! | | 2019 FEBRUARY

St. Mary-St. Joseph School, St. Michael School, Pawcatuck St. Patrick Cathedral School, Norwich St. John School, Old Saybrook Willimantic Mrs. Doris Messina, Principal Sharon Briere , Principal Mother Elaine Moorcroft, SCMC, Principal Ms. Abby Demars, Principal 63 Liberty St, Pawcatuck, CT 211 Broadway, Norwich, CT 42 Maynard Road, Old Saybrook, CT 35 Valley St, Willimantic, CT Phone: 860-599-1084 Phone: 860-889-4174 Phone: 860-388-0849 Phone: 860-423-8479 www.stmichaelschoolct.com www.st-patrickschoolnorwich.org www.saintjohnschoolos.org www.smsjschool.org 22 St. John Paul II School, Middletown St. Joseph School, Baltic St. Joseph School, New London St. Bernard School, Uncasville Mr. Lawrence Fitzgerald, Principal Sr. Mary Patrick Mulready, SCMC, Principal Ms. Marianne Cote, Principal Mr. Donald Macrino, Headmaster “A Holy Place Where We Discover Each Other in God’s Love” Celebrating 76 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education 87 South Main St, Middletown, CT ~ Grades K-8 ~ Phone: 860-347-2978 10 School Hill Road, Baltic, CT 25 Squire St, New London, CT 1593 Norwich-New London Tpke, Phone: 860-822-6141 Phone: 860-442-1720 Uncasville, CT www.jpii.org Full Day Kindergarten 25 Squire Street School Day from 8:30-2:30 New London, CT After School Care Available For information call 860-442-1720 Accredited by the New England [email protected] www.stjosephbaltic.org www.sjsnl.com Association of Schools & Colleges www.sjsnl.com Phone: 860-848-1271 www.saint-bernard.com

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My Dear Friends, This year, the month of February falls in the Season of Ordinary Time. Generally speaking, the month is dedicated to the Holy Family. In our Catholic schools, we try to teach our students more about the Holy Family. The Rev. John L. McKenzie, a professor of Theology, indicated that “Roman Catholic teaching identiﬁ es the family as the Scholastic Art Awards social and moral center of the community.” The family, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, is “the original cell of social life.” In this day and age people are communicating with electronics, it is important for us as parents and teachers to foster not only our faith but also real communication skills. It is up to us to set the example of manners, politeness, respect, and the art of verbal communication (yes, face to face!). Our schools do a phenomenal job of teaching communication skills, as evidenced by children being able to read Scripture from the altar at school Masses, speak collaboratively with classmates in pairs, small groups, centers, and even in our high school auditoriums. The most important communication we instill is prayer, communicating with God in words and in nature. Everybody has busy schedules. It is up to us to make the time to eat, talk, and share feelings with each other

within our families, no matter what the structure of the modern-day family looks like. Sometimes, all it takes is .norwichdiocese.org reassurance from a family member to relieve and even prevent certain anxieties which are increasing in our society and in our schools at earlier and earlier ages. How often do we take the time to pray with our families or even talk about our faith? This alone can be a self- www | regulatory process which helps both adults and children. This is clearly evident in visiting schools and being able to hear a pin drop during an opening or closing prayer for the day. The silence alone before prayer is better Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary appreciated in our world of constant noise. I invite you to visit and consider our schools to see ﬁ rsthand the beauty O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, of the communication and family atmosphere our schools provide. Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate The Holy Family can be a tremendous inspiration to us. Even though Mary and Jesus were both born without sin, Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you Mary and Jospeph had to deal with the same family and child-rearing issues that other parents did. They had their are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of share of problems, from ﬂ eeing death to a new land, to poverty, to ridicule and disbelief. Mary lived the Passion. God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I Let us all pray for strength from Mary and Joseph to be more like them, especially in the nurturing of our children. humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity. FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC CATHOLIC COUNTY FOUR There are none that can withstand your God Bless! power. O Mary conceived without sin, Henry Fiore, Jr. pray for us who have recourse to thee. Superintendent of Schools Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands. ~ MWPSL ~

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Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic Mercy High School, Xavier High School, Middletown | 2019 FEBRUARY Mother Mary David, SCMC, Principal Mother Mary David, SCMC, Principal Middletown David C. Eustis, Headmaster 54 West Main St, Baltic, CT 54 West Main St, Baltic, CT Sr. Mary McCarthy, RSM, President Mr. Brendan Donohue, Principal Phone: 860-822-9272 Phone: 860-822-9272 1740 Randolph Road, 181 Randolph Road, www.ahfbaltic.org www.ahfbaltic.org Middletown, CT Middletown, CT Phone: 860-346-6659 Phone: 860-346-7735 www.mercyhigh.com www.xavierhighschool.org 23 24 FEBRUARY 2019 | FOUR COUNTY CATHOLIC | www.norwichdiocese.org Open Seven Days • PersonalAttention• Days Seven Open Telephone: 87 SouthMainStreet/Middletown, CT06457 St. JohnPaul IIRegionalCatholicSchool Currently the only regional Pre-K to 8th grade school in the Norwich Diocese. Supported nancially and spiritually by 10 parishes in the Deanery.Middletown Embracing Service. Li ving Faith. Inspiring Achievement. Community.Celebrating Believe In. You Can Education An 860-347-2978 / www.jpii.org Complimentary Gift Wrapping Available Gift Complimentary Gowns, SuitsAccessories & Too! Selection ofSelection Christening Wear. On the bridge,On the downtown Mystic “Beautiful Things For Children” Things “Beautiful Come See Our Beautiful Our Come See www.thebluehorse.com 860.536.4895 We Ship Anywhere! DATES SAVE THE INFORMA PLACEMENT To RSVP for any of the events above, call 860-848-1271 SESSION Ask us about us ourAsk Tailored Tuition Program Thursda 8 Saturday, 6 March 7 March March Saint Bernard School • Grades 6–12 •1593 Tpke London 6–12 •Grades School Norwich-New Bernard Saint •Uncasville, 06382 CT SAINT BERNARD SCHOOL AM TEST PM –12 –8 PM or visit www.saintbernardschool.org PM TION 9 y,

have to education. Recognizing students We practice apersonalized approach guide values, traditions and skills that will Saint Bernard School instills the your child to learn, grow discover! and why Saint Bernard School is aplace for life much and more. Come see and academic programs, athletics, campus where you learn about our can a skills us at our INFORM In addition, we also invite you to join PLACEMENT process by registering for our upcoming to take the next step in the admissions strengthen them. We invite your child the classes correct to challenge and a TEST v y arious nd our llows us to put students in a to help meet your family’s unique ﬁnancial situation. c bilities hild a NorwichCT06360 136SachemStreet cademic s Fax 860-886-2396 TE th o rough ur ST 860-889-2374 A TION

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