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Father Marcel Taillon will serve in this temporary role of vocations director for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA from April 15 through December 15, 2024. As AMS Vocations director, Father Taillon will be in charge of shepherding young men expressing an interest in the priesthood and U.S. Military chaplaincy through the process of discernment and formation.

Father Taillon embraces new ministry as interim vocations director for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

NARRAGANSETT — During Mass in the Easter Season, it is not uncommon to read passages from Acts of the Apostles, which describe the ministry of the early Church. Such readings often emphasize …

Keep the Heat On Wraps up 19th season of meeting temporal, spiritual needs of those in greatest need

PROVIDENCE — Last month, a client named “Joanne” called the Diocese of Providence’s Keep the Heat On program for help in getting some oil delivered to heat her home after …

Lots of Love for The Little Sisters

  The Little Sisters of the Poor of Pawtucket held their annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Old Grist Mill Tavern on Monday, March 18. More than 1,000 supporters enjoyed a meal of …
Students at St. Teresa School in Pawtucket enjoy International Night. The evening highlighted various countries chosen by the students who worked to discuss facts about their country, serve their favorite cultural foods, and share the knowledge they learned about their chosen countries with guests.

St. Teresa’s International Night a celebration of diversity, heritage and tradition

PAWTUCKET — On Thursday, April 4, students and families at Saint Teresa School in Pawtucket gathered for the school’s annual International Night. Organized by the International Club, the …

Awareness key to preventing child abuse

PROVIDENCE — Children are a gift to be treasured and cared for, treated with dignity and raised morally. Unfortunately, the reality is that far too many children around the world suffer abuse …
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Easter is truly the most important time of the liturgical year. As Saint John Paul II said, “We are an Easter people and alleluia is our song.” Easter lasts 50 days, from the first …

God put human salvation ahead of the security of his own Son

Although St. Peter made himself scarce during the hours of Christ’s passion and death, he soon became keenly and sadly aware of the humiliation and suffering that Jesus experienced during his …

Divine Mercy is Personal

This coming Sunday concludes the Octave of Easter. The Church celebrates the great feast of Easter for eight days, a number that speaks of the central importance of Easter. In Genesis, God created …

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Special Event Listings for 04.11.24

Praise & Worship WAKEFIELD — St. Francis of Assisi Charismatic Prayer Group will host a morning of Praise and Worship on Saturday, April 13, from 9 – 11:30 a.m., in St. Francis of …

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Church’s commitment to protecting children and the young is non-negotiable

Amid turmoil and trials, pain and suffering, war and violence, poverty and disease, our world needs a reminder of the hope of the Resurrection, which we just celebrated with exultant joy this Easter. …

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