Bishop Lewandowski offers invocation at nation’s oldest continuous Patriotic Exercises at July 4th celebration in Bristol, R.I.

Bishop Lewandowski walks in the parade with, from left, Father Phillip Dufour, pastor of St. Theresa and St. Christopher Parishes, Tiverton; Father Henry Zinno, pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Father Vander Martins, pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish, both in Bristol.

God Bless the USA: Bishop Bruce Lewandowski holds a T-shirt presented to him following his invocation at the 240th annual Patriotic Exercises to kick off the Bristol Fourth of July Parade. Above, the …

Rhode Island Catholic, Diocesan Communications Honored with 14 National Catholic Press Awards

PHOENIX — Rhode Island Catholic and the diocesan Office of Communications and Public Relations were honored on Friday, June 27, with a combined 14 awards by the Catholic Media Association of …

BBQ with Bishop a day of grace, joy and fun for local young adults

Young adults in their 20s and 30s attended a special afternoon with Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Cumberland. The bishop led the Rosary, and following, participants enjoyed a relaxed evening of great food, conversation, prayer, and community.

CUMBERLAND — Since his installation as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Providence last month, Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., has been on a mission like no other to bring the Gospel to …

Serra Club dinner a time of appreciation for priests, seminarians

Seminarians for the Diocese of Providence, together with their families, clergy and faculty of Our Lady of Providence Seminary, take part in the annual Seminarian-Parent Dinner hosted by the Serra Club.

NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Serra Club of Providence hosted its annual Seminarian-Parent Dinner on June 20 to honor the parents and families of seminarians and the role they play in helping to …

With pope's support, Vatican to publish document on synod's final phase

Pope Leo XIV addresses the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod during a meeting at the Vatican June 26, 2025.

VATICAN CITY — Almost four years after Pope Francis opened the Catholic Church’s path toward synodality — a term many in the church had never heard before — his successor has …

Diocese of Providence Catholic Charity Appeal approaches $7.7 million in centennial year

PROVIDENCE—Despite challenges and uncertainties across the nation and around the world, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal has stood the test of time, with the people of the Diocese of …

Pope leads Corpus Christi procession through streets of Rome

Under a canopy, Pope Leo XIV carries the Eucharist in a monstrance during a Corpus Christi procession from Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran to the Basilica of St. Mary Major June 22, 2025. Thousands of people participated in the procession behind the pope and thousands more lined the streets as the procession passed.

ROME (CNS) — In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both their material and spiritual gifts, Pope …

Religious jubilarians honored for decades of service

Many religious jubilarians celebrating milestone anniversaries, join Bishop Thomas J. Tobin in a Mass at St. Rocco Church, Johnston, honoring their years of devoted service.

JOHNSTON — The diocesan Office for Religious honored religious jubilarians celebrating anniversaries of service ranging from 25-70 years during noon Mass at St. Rocco Church, Johnston, on …

OLP Seminary High School alums commemorate 55th anniversary of graduation

Members of the group gather for a photo during their 55th reunion dinner. Pictured in no particular order: Joe Abbate, Fred Annicelli, Ed Boyle, Skip Camp, Steve Chianesi, Sal D’Amato, Don Labonte, Henry Marques, Paul Massaro, Bob McNamee, Dennis Picard, John Roare, Al Shenck, Arthur Sepe, Tom Walsh, John Warren, (present but missing from photo: classmate Fred Sneesby). Teachers: Richard Duggan, Ron L’Herault, Father Eugene McKenna, Father Francis O’Hara, (missing from the photo: Msgr. John Halloran).

JOHNSTON—The Our Lady of Providence seminary high school class of 1970 celebrated its 55th class reunion on June 8. Members of that class, along with former faculty, met at Taste of Italy …

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