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PROVIDENCE — Catholic universities are beacons of truth and centers for the thoughtful and fruitful exchange of ideas. This is especially the case at Providence College, whose …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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10/17/24
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Father Michael McMahon was installed as the pastor of St. Joan of Arc parish in Cumberland on Oct.13. Holy Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Richard G. Henning, with Father McMahon, Father Robert …
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10/17/24
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PROVIDENCE — It’s easy to consider oneself pro-life when advocating for the unborn. There is a sentimental impact in seeing bright-eyed, chubby-cheeked babies on posters calling for an …
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By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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10/17/24
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Next week, I will offer my final “State of Hope” column and attempt to find words that will express my affection for the good people of this diocese and state. In this, my penultimate …
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10/17/24
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White Mass Celebrated for all Medical Professionals PROVIDENCE — In honor of the solemnity of St. Luke the Evangelist, Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., all doctors, nurses and all medical …
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10/17/24
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There are many editorials and commentaries on these times of COVID-19. In addition to the actual news from the medical and congressional fields and the number of cases and deaths in states, there are …
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4/16/20
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The unanimous decision by Australia’s High Court to quash Cardinal George Pell’s convictions on charges of “historic sexual abuse” and acquit him of those crimes was entirely …
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4/16/20
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Although the Far East nation of India is overwhelmingly Hindu, an ancient Christian church community has existed since Apostolic times along the country’s Malabar Coast. A very strong tradition …
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4/16/20
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At Bethlehem’s manger, Jesus Christ came to earth in the flesh. St. John affirmed: “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” St. Paul testified that Jesus was “a man like us …
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4/9/20
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When ventilators are in short supply, several key ethical principles can assist clinicians:
1) Ventilators should not be rationed based on …
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4/9/20
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The Jewish nation cited movingly by Isaiah in this coming Sunday’s Old Testament reading is lost in self-pity. Tormented by their stronger neighbors – Assyria, Babylon, Egypt – they …
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4/2/20
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If there’s one thing the coronavirus pandemic has reminded us is that as members of the human family, we are all connected.
The virus started apparently with one person in faraway China who …
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3/26/20
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Scripture scholars often discern seven signs in the first half of the Gospel according to St. John. Chapters 2 through 11 feature seven misfortunes — some just a matter of inconvenience, …
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3/26/20
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A few years back, I was travelling to a bishops meeting, dressed in clerical attire, seated next to a very nice young lady who engaged me in conversation. (Usually I avoid talking to people on …
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3/19/20
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The disciples, as many people still do today, thought that misfortune was a punishment sent from God for sins committed. “What did I do to deserve this?” is still a question asked of the …
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3/19/20
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I have great love for St. Joseph, because he is a man of silence and strength. On my table I have an image of St. Joseph sleeping. Even when he is asleep, he is taking care of the Church. Yes! We …
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3/12/20
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A Bible passage that is most challenging to Scripture scholars is the episode of Jesus encountering the Syrophoenician woman who begs a cure for her daughter (Mk 7:24-30). By any standards, the …
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3/12/20
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In a recent essay in the Wall Street Journal, Kimberly Cutter chronicled the death of her father by suicide. As he struggled with rapidly progressing prostate cancer, he lost more than 30 pounds, …
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3/12/20
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It was the headline I never expected to see: “Beware of Falling Iguanas.” And yet that was the local, even national, news story that appeared while I was on a brief vacation in Florida at …
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3/5/20
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The Apostles Peter, James and John were singled out by Jesus Christ at least three times to witness major Biblical events that would both challenge and strengthen their understanding, their …
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3/5/20
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