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More than 1,000 people gathered at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul for a Mass of Installation to welcome Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R, as the 10th Bishop of Providence

A Divine Day in Providence: Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. installed as the 10th Bishop of Providence

PROVIDENCE — As he took his final steps to the front door of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. appeared to be reflecting on the enormity of the moment …
Sweet images of Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. in his youth, growing up on a farm outside of Lima, Ohio.

The boy from Ohio: Siblings reflect on Bishop Lewandowski’s childhood days

DETROIT — A large black steed, a Tennessee Walking Horse, cantered back and forth across the fields of a farm outside Lima, Ohio. No saddle, bridle or bit adorned the beast ridden by the boy …
Bishop Bruce Lewandowski delivers a heartfelt homily at his farewell Mass at the grand Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore on Sunday, May 4.

A Visit with Bishop Lewandowski

BALTIMORE — About two weeks ago, during his last days as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Providence Bishop-Designate Bruce Lewandowski welcomed Rhode Island Catholic to …

Bishop Lewandowski’s sister reflects his spirituality in coat of arms

When a priest is named a bishop, one of the things he has to do is create a personal coat of arms. Most turn to a handful of artists in the country who specialize in episcopal heraldry. When Most. …

Diocese of Providence announces new Superintendent of Catholic Schools

PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence announces that, with the support of Bishop-Designate Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Reverend Monsignor Albert Kenney, Diocesan Administrator, has …
OPINION

Ringing Out Hope in Nagasaki

The riddle of Japanese Catholicism has long fascinated me. At the end of World War II, Catholics were less than 1 percent of the population of Japan. Today, eighty years later, Catholics are less …

Redemptorist charism is defined by a commitment to preaching the Good News

Older Catholics might well remember the annual parish mission which men and women attended on separate evenings allowing the preacher to speak frankly about issues thought sensitive at the time. …

St. Alphonsus’ great contributions to the church

When the 10th Bishop of Providence assumes his title next week, not only the traditional letters “D.D.” will follow his name but also the letters “CSsR” will be observed as …

Special Event Listings for 05.22.25

Bristol County Chorus to perform at Holy Angels Church, Barrington BARRINGTON — The Bristol County Chorus, under the direction of Nicholas Rocha, will present their annual spring concert on …

EDITORIAL

On Ascension, absence and true love

By Laura Kelly Fanucci OSV News One year ago, on the feast of the Ascension, we attended Mass in a hotel basement. One of our older kids was in a weekend tournament, and a priest from one of the …

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