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Vincent “Jay” Zizza was ordained a deacon during a beautiful Mass at Christ the King Church, Kingston. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R, was the principal celebrant and homilist, joined by many priests and deacons.

Zizza's ordination to transitional diaconate a day of great joy

KINGSTON — On Saturday, June 7, the Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., ordained seminarian Vincent “Jay” Zizza a deacon at Christ the King Church, Kingston. “Through …
Altar servers in the Special Religious Education program respond to Bishop Lewandowski’s message of hope and praise for those living with disabilities.

Those with disabilities, special needs given message of hope by Bishop Lewandowski

By RICK SNIZEK Executive Editor PROVIDENCE — Despite living with a disability, those with special needs often bear a broad smile. But when others who don’t understand what makes them …
For an authentic Middle Eastern meal, Abu Hassan, which has been called the most famous hummus restaurant in Tel Aviv-Yafo, is located on Ha-Dolfin St 1. The eatery is famous for its made-to-order hummus, foul and masabacha.

Jaffa is definitely worth a visit when in the Holy Land

JAFFA, Israel — In the land of the Bible, the Jaffa port is one of the oldest in the entire world, in near continuous operation for more than 4,000 years. Calcareous sandstone (kurkar) reefs …
Sous chef volunteers John Romano and Emily Henault use the freshest ingredients to prepare healthy meals for those in need through the Kitchen of Hope Program, based at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Wakefield. Among the guests served by the ministry are many elderly people in their 80s and 90s.

Parishes join together to show love through meals, break ground on new facility

WAKEFIELD — A meal sounds like such a simple thing, yet beyond the need for bodily nourishment lies the necessity of social and emotional nourishment. All of these can be achieved through a …
Students at DEC Primary School in Falaba, Sierra Leone, are seen in a 2017 photo with their daily meal of rice and lentils. The school program is part of the “Food For Education” Project funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture where each student receives a meal of fortified rice and lentils five days a week.

Cuts to Catholic Relief Services food aid projects could impact hundreds of thousands of children, group says

WASHINGTON — Catholic Relief Services said May 21 that most of its projects under a federal international food aid program were terminated, leaving hundreds of thousands of children more …
OPINION

Sacred Heart of Jesus: Prayers, Crafts & Devotions

The month of June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Jesus appeared to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque on December 27, 1673, and revealed to her His Sacred Heart. When explaining facts and …

The Holy Trinity reveals God’s internal, external life

About halfway through the Mass, the congregation offers a prayer asking God to accept the sacrifice about to be offered at the altar. Often labelled the “Sucipiat” after its first Latin …
Pope Leo XIV smiles after giving his blessing at the conclusion of Mass marking the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican June 1, 2025.

What’s in a Name

Two days after his election as Successor of St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV delivered an enlightening address to the College of Cardinals. The newly elected Supreme Pontiff shed light on his choice of a …

Special Event Listings for 06.12.25

Ministry offers support and Masses for Recovery PORTSMOUTH — If you or a loved one(s) struggle with alcohol, drugs, or mental health distress, the Diocese of Providence’s St. Matthias …

GUEST EDITORIAL

Asking for human life and dignity protections in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

By Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski OSV News The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed in the House of Representatives and is now in the Senate. The senators have a chance to reshape or alter …

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