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By Kurt Jensen OSV News My first realization that Major League Baseball fan rituals can take on a somewhat religious character came in April 2019 at Nationals Park. Outfielder Bryce Harper, an …
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By Kurt Jensen, OSV News
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4/23/26
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St. Peter did not mince his words on that first Christian Pentecost. ““Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” …
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4/23/26
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Among the Church’s procedural norms, one stands out for its boldness: “The First See is judged by no one” (can. 1404). By this norm, the Church safeguards the judicial immunity of the Roman …
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4/23/26
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On March 21, the Wall Street Journal published a lengthy profile of the Pope as its “Saturday Essay.” The subtitle—“Pope Leo XIV pushes back against President Trump. Can the pontiff from …
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4/23/26
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St. Pius V Bocce League PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, 49 Elmhurst Ave., will hold in-person registrations for its bocce league in the school yard on Saturday, April 25, from 12 to 3 p.m. The …
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4/23/26
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As the sun rises over Narragansett Bay, casting a golden glow across salt marshes and historic streets, we are reminded of the profound gift we have received. This April, as we observe Earth Day …
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4/23/26
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PROVIDENCE — Over 150 Rhode Islanders gathered at St Patrick Church on Providence’s Smith Hill on the lat evening of Saturday, April 11, to attend a midnight prayer vigil for peace in the Middle …
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By DANIEL J. HOLMES, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/16/26
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More than 1,000 attended Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Timothy Church, Warwick, on Sunday, April 12. The day began with confessions, followed by exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Holy …
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4/16/26
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PHILADELPHIA -- Catholic bishops and lay leaders across the political spectrum are expressing their shock and disapproval following President Donald Trump’s online screed against Pope Leo XIV. …
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By Gina Christian, OSV News
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4/16/26
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This coming Sunday in our Gospel reading we will hear about an appearance of the risen Christ to two of his disciples on Easter Sunday. The appearance took place as the disciples were traveling from …
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4/16/26
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While the world may move on after Easter Sunday, the joy of the Resurrection continues throughout the entire fifty-day Easter season, lasting all the way until Pentecost in late May. Easter is the …
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4/16/26
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My visit to a cousin out of state overlapped with her day to mind her infant grandchild. While we were out shopping, she examined some clothing and asked me to mind the child who was in a stroller. A …
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4/16/26
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The Catholic Athletic League has concluded its 2025-26 basketball season with the annual tournament—an exciting and inspiring celebration of teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship. Throughout the …
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4/16/26
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BARRINGTON – Even though their time appears to have passed, the MOB still meets on a regular basis here in Rhode Island. Not in secret, either. And they’re actively recruiting new members. Mind …
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By Erik Scalavino, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/16/26
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More than 150 walkers gathered at St. John the Baptist Church for the 41st Annual Good Friday Walk, raising approximately $3,500 for local soup kitchens and Project Hope. From Father Mauricio Romero …
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4/16/26
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Encounter School of Identity CHARLESTOWN — St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, will host the Encounter School of Identity on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. The event will …
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4/16/26
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Reverend Norman W. Bourdon, 78, Pastor Emeritus of St. Joan of Arc Parish, Cumberland, Rhode Island, died March 20, 2026.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, son of the late Normand and Genevieve …
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4/2/26
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PROVIDENCE — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence hosted 10 leaders of several different faith traditions for an Interfaith Vigil for Peace to raise awareness of the need for faith communities …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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4/2/26
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As we walked in procession on Good Friday, we followed closely behind one of the parishioners dressed as Jesus. He was tunic clad, crowned with thorns, and wearing sandals; he made his way around the …
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4/2/26
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Living Stations WOONSOCKET — St. Agatha’s Church, 34 Joffre Ave., will present the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3, at 3 p.m. The event will feature a powerful reflection on …
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4/2/26
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