WOONSOCKET — For the past two decades, parish volunteers and parish priests have offered a welcoming invitation to Saint Joseph Church, an invitation to return to the Lord in the Sacrament of …
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By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor
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3/16/23
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Anne Marie Quatrucci was consecrated a virgin during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin at St. Timothy Parish, Warwick, on Thursday, Feb. 2. Pictured, from left, Father Dean Perri, pastor of …
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3/16/23
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St. Athanasius (293 A.D. – 373 A.D.) was bishop of Alexandria, Egypt, and a noted Eastern Christian leader of the 4th century. He is remembered especially for his role in the conflict with …
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3/16/23
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Every so often, the Church’s discipline sparks intrigue, especially in a state as culturally Catholic as Rhode Island. Such was the case last week when The Providence Journal’s food …
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3/14/23
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ARBUTUS, Md. — The canonization cause of Mother Mary Lange, founder of the world’s first sustained women’s religious community for Black women, has taken a step forward.
Sister …
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By Matthew Liptak, OSV NEWS
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3/10/23
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NARRAGANSETT — Rev. Joseph P. Henry, 91, Pastor Emeritus of SS. John and Paul Parish, Coventry, died Thursday, March 2, 2023.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, son of the late Patrick C. and …
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3/9/23
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SMITHFIELD — Rev. Roger A. Houle, 71, Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph Parish, North Scituate, died Monday, February 27, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, son of the late Leo and Liliane …
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3/9/23
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You’ve probably seen the TV commercials for the Progressive Insurance Company in which a counsellor, a “Parenta-life Coach” identified as Dr. Rick, tries to stop young adults from …
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3/9/23
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Pregnancy centers and maternity homes generally agree that making childbirth free in the United States would empower women to choose life.But, some specify, it would help in varying degrees.Leaders …
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Katie Yoder, OSV News
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3/9/23
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EAST PROVIDENCE — It was during his evangelical work in 1948 with The Christophers that the late Father Edward H. Flannery, a former managing editor of the Providence Visitor, began to do …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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3/9/23
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PROVIDENCE — The 2023 Faith Formation Convocation will be held in-person at Bryant University on March 18. This special event is an opportunity to grow in personal and missionary discipleship …
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3/9/23
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PROVIDENCE — On Monday, March 6, members of the House Judiciary Committee met to discuss two bills of particular interest to the pro-life community.H-5006, popularly known as the Equality in …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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3/9/23
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‘40 Cans for Lent’BRISTOL — Knights of Columbus Bristol Council #379 is holding a “40 Cans for Lent” program for families, from now through April 9. All donations can be …
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3/9/23
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WARWICK — On Friday, March 3, Coadjutor Bishop Richard G. Henning received a warm welcome to Bishop Hendricken High School during his first visit to a Diocese of Providence high school. During …
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By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor
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3/9/23
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PROVIDENCE — Local youth and adults were honored at this year’s diocesan Catholic Youth Ministry and Scout Awards, held at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Sunday, March 5.Bishop …
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Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor
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3/9/23
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Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs, who kicked the winning field goal in this year’s Super Bowl, is a deeply committed Catholic, who isn’t shy about proclaiming his faith publicly. …
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3/9/23
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When you’re a pastor and an ex-police officer, you likely notice things that other pastors, who do not have a background in law enforcement, miss. Such was the case on February 12, when four …
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3/9/23
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St. Justin Martyr (100 A.D. -165 A.D.) was a native of Rome but well-travelled and conversant with both the Greek and the Jewish thinkers of his day. As an early Christian defender of the faith, he …
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3/9/23
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Come and See, a night of praise and adoration, was held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at McVinney Auditorium, Providence. The event organized by the Brotherhood of Emmaus began with a greeting and words of …
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3/9/23
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I recently came across a random online posting that lists “5 things nobody has in their home anymore.” The list includes DVDs, CDs, a file cabinet, a wall calendar and take out menus. …
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3/2/23
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