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Seven Providence College students, along with a cadre of priests, seminarians and other students from Ireland, the West Bank and other colleges in the United States had a brush with greatness that …
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1/8/26
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PROVIDENCE — In his October 2025 Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexi Te,” to all Christians on showing love for the poor, Pope Leo XIV says, “Christian love is prophetic: it works miracles and …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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1/8/26
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VATICAN CITY — An estimated 33 million visitors and pilgrims came to the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year, exceeding early forecasts, officials said at a news conference at the Vatican Jan. 5. …
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BY Josephine Peterson, Catholic News Service
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1/8/26
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WASHINGTON — Catholics nationwide are invited to pray “9 Days for Life,” an annual Respect Life novena starting Friday, January 16. In the Catholic Church, a ‘novena’ consists of prayers …
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1/8/26
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WESTERLY — Marianne Regina (Pizzuti) McGregor, 81, of Westerly, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025. She was the loving wife of Deacon John D. McGregor whom she first met after a Providence …
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1/8/26
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There are guest lecturers, guest soloists, guest preachers, guest speakers and so many other guests. As the celebration of Christmas draws to a close, I’m lending my space this week in the Rhode …
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1/8/26
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Warm Hearts, Warm Homes: Your Gift Can Be a Lifeline This Winter PROVIDENCE — Keep the Heat On, the diocesan heating assistance program, continues its 21st year of providing aid throughout the …
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1/8/26
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We live in a constant barrage of mandates to improve literally any aspect of our lives, all at once. Magazines, blogs, and social media posts all scream at us to buy new gadgets, redecorate our …
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By Mary Gannon, Special to Rhode Island Catholic
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1/8/26
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The liturgy of the Catholic Church, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the daily prayer life of the Catholic Church rightly and understandably exalt Jesus Christ as Universal King, the Son of …
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1/8/26
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When it was first published in 1993, Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclical on the reform of Catholic moral theology, Veritatis Splendor (The Splendor of Truth), dealt a severe blow to the pride of …
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1/8/26
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At his inaugural address as the new mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani stated: “We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism.” Mamdani is a …
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1/8/26
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WARWICK— Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope is celebrating a major national achievement as the Chesterton Schools Network was awarded the 2025 Yass Prize, including the $1 million grand prize, …
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1/8/26
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The Prout Hockey team took the “season of giving” to heart. The team and Coach John Gaffney recently visited the MAE Organization for the Homeless in Cranston to deliver gifts for several …
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1/8/26
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Our Lady of Mercy School celebrated the season of Advent with a series of joyful traditions focused on faith, community, and service. Highlights included the annual Christmas Pageant featuring over …
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1/8/26
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CENTRAL FALLS — Only three days before Christmas, a sizable group of about 50 committed Catholics assembled around noon in the parking lot of Fuerza Laboral, a self-described “workers’ rights …
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By Erik Scalavino, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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1/8/26
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Mary and Joseph show us we never know what to expect from God. He can surprise us with joy and contentment beyond our own expectations if we simply place our trust in Him. The Lord is coming to do …
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12/18/25
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Brothers and Sisters, God’s Grace and Peace be with you! A good number of people have asked me about my first impressions of Rhode Island. There have been many, many “firsts.” My first trip to …
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By Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R.
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12/18/25
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RETIRING FROM ACTIVE MINISTRY Reverend D. Andrew Messina, from Pastor, SS. Rose & Clement Parish, Warwick, to Pastor Emeritus, effective December 31, 2025 PASTOR Reverend Carl B. Fisette, from …
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12/18/25
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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY—The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said. “As we contemplate them in our homes, parishes and town …
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By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
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12/18/25
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Mary, Mother of Mankind Bingo Night NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary, Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., will host a bingo night to benefit its religious education program on Friday, Dec. 19, with the …
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12/18/25
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