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This year marks the 100th anniversary since Pope Pius XI closed the Holy Year 1925 with the addition to the Sacred Liturgy of a special observance to honor the Kingship of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The …
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11/20/25
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TO THE EDITOR:
It was so encouraging to read Bishop Bruce’s column “A Prayer for Walter” [October 2]. Bishop Bruce clearly articulates the positive contributions immigrants …
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Ann L. Sullivan, Portsmouth
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11/20/25
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TO THE EDITOR:
For 60 years, the “Novus Ordo” has allowed us to gaze upon the bread and wine and the Sacred Species themselves at Eucharist, without obstruction. But over the last …
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Father Gerald Harbour, Father Joseph Creedon; Father Farrell McLaughlin, Senior Priests
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11/20/25
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TO THE EDITOR:
I’m writing in regard to Father Thomas O’Neil’s recent letter in Rhode Island Catholic which expresses the way that I have been feeling about events in our …
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Helen M. Stachowiak, Warwick
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11/20/25
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In one week, our national consciousness will remind us to give thanks as we celebrate a distinctly American holiday. We spent our childhood scribbling on paper turkeys the things for which we are …
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11/20/25
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By OSV News
BALTIMORE — Immigration took center stage once more at the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary assembly in Baltimore. On Nov. 12, during the half day that was the second public …
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BY OSV News
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11/20/25
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WARWICK — The Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope held its third annual gala at the Crowne Plaza. Together with the teachers, faculty, board members, and students and their families, the …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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11/20/25
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Little Sisters of the Poor Turkey Drop PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor will hold their annual Turkey Drop at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., from now to Sunday, Nov. 23. …
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11/20/25
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In three joyous celebrations, the Diocese of Providence celebrated the ceremonial installation of three new shepherds, (from left) Father John Soares as pastor of St. Vianney Parish in …
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11/20/25
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PROVIDENCE — On Monday, Nov. 3 — the Feast Day of St. Martin de Porres — Providence College celebrated the dedication of the St. Martin De Porres, O.P. Center for Health and Human …
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11/20/25
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PROVIDENCE — Since arriving in Rhode Island, Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. has spoken openly about the need to review the strength, viability, and long-term plans of parishes across the …
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11/13/25
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WARWICK — On Sunday Nov. 1, St. Martin DePorres Center celebrated 70 years of service with an Anniversary Gala themed “Honoring Our Legacy, Embracing Our Future.”
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11/13/25
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Pope Leo XIV is expected to address the up to 15,000 registered young people ages 14-18 from Catholic youth movements across the United States during a 45-minute live dialogue. The Holy See Press …
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By Deborah Castellano Lubov, Vatican News
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11/13/25
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Ann G. Boulet Presentation on Loss and Grief SMITHFIELD — Local author and former educator, Ann G. Boulet, will be giving a presentation on loss and grief at St. Michael's Church Hall, 80 …
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11/13/25
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PAWTUCKET — It was long before he entered Our Lady of Providence Seminary in 2007 that Father Joshua Barrow began to see little indicators that a life in the priesthood is the path that he …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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11/13/25
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Over the years there has been much confusion about cremation in the Catholic Church. The Holy See provided helpful guidance in an instruction issued by the then Congregation for the Doctrine of the …
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By Anthony Carpinello, Special to Rhode Island Catholic
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11/13/25
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On the very popular game show “Jeopardy” contestants are presented with the answer, and it’s up to them to try to figure out the proper question. In a future program, if the …
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11/13/25
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The All Saints Day proclamation of St. John Henry Newman as a Doctor of the Church was entirely welcome, if not without a certain irony. First, the good news. Newman was one of the most creative …
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11/13/25
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The modern state of Israel has certainly its share of political and military disturbances. The bombing of the King David Hotel in Jerusalem in 1946 was just the beginning of the modern Jewish …
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11/13/25
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TO THE EDITOR:
In the October 3, 2025 edition of the RI Catholic titled “A Prayer for Walter” Bishop Bruce is so right in this matter stating: “Our immigrant brothers and …
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James A. Pitassi Jr., St. Thomas Parish at Holy Cross Church
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11/13/25
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