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Each year, the Little Sisters of the Poor humbly request donations during their annual Turkey Drop at Jeanne Jugan Residence, Pawtucket. Each day, from Nov. 13-19, the Sisters gratefully accepted generous donations of frozen turkeys which will be prepared for Thanksgiving Dinner and for resident meals throughout the year. Above, Sister Mary Vincent and Lenita Letendre make space for more turkeys in the kitchen freezer. For more information, or to make a donation the Little Sisters of the Poor’s ministry, please call 401-723-4314.
So Very Thankful: Hundreds of donations assist Little Sisters in nourishing the elderly all year long
PAWTUCKET — It will soon be a familiar and festive scene at the Jeanne Jugan Residence where the Little Sisters of the Poor care for the elderly. The aromas of the holiday will fill the … more
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Beyond Grateful for St. Augustine School
St. Teresa of Calcutta said, “Be thankful for small things, it is in them that your strength lies.” The St. Augustine student council put together 26 baskets, including all of the … more
These two Vatican Christmas stamps were painted by Francesco Canale, an artist born without arms or legs who paints holding a brush between his teeth. The €1.20 Christmas stamps will go on sale at the Vatican post office Nov. 16, 2022
Vatican announces plans for Christmas tree, Nativity scene, stamps
VATICAN CITY — The Nativity scene that will sit under a 98-foot-tall silver fir tree in the middle of St. Peter’s Square this year will feature 19 life-sized figures carved in cedar by … more
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Prout students present Bishop Tobin with $1,000 check for Hurricane Ian relief efforts
Students at The Prout School in Wakefield raised $1,000 to benefit the Diocese of Providence’s support for Hurricane Ian relief efforts. The strong Category 4 storm ravaged Florida’s … more
Advent is a time for Renewal
The disastrous summertime rains in Kentucky not only affected that state’s coal mining region, they also had calamitous results of Biblical proportions in another area. The celebrated … more
The Lord is doing great things for us, especially in our Catholic schools
Last year, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of our diocese with the theme “The Lord Has Done Great Things for Us; We are Filled with Joy” (Ps 126:3). Indeed, He has! We always have … more
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Bristol Knights help encourage focus on the true meaning of Christmas with outdoor display contest
BRISTOL / WARREN — Knights of Columbus Council 379 will sponsor a "Keep Christ in CHRISTmas" outdoor display contest in Bristol and Warren again this year. Winners will be those that best … more
New Books to welcome Advent
COVENTRY — Gabriel's Trumpet Manager Donna Perry shares some of her top reccomendations for new books for the 2022 Advent season. [cqmedia layout="panel" … more
Eucharistic Revival Advent Mission to take place December 5, 6 and 7
NORTH KINGSTOWN | PROVIDENCE | WARREN — From December 5-7, the diocesan Eucharistic Revival will host a Eucharistic Advent Mission offered by Father David Mary Engo, a Franciscan friar and … more
A Kingdom Deferred
Many years ago, I attended a Peter, Paul and Mary concert in Pittsburgh. You know Peter, Paul and Mary – the famous folk group that sang Puff the Magic Dragon, If I Had a Hammer, Blowin’ … more
Special Event Listings for 11.24.22
The Wonder of Christmas Bazaar and Crafts FairNASONVILLE — The Wonder of Christmas Bazaar and Crafts Fair will return to the Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, on Friday, Dec. 2, from … more
Students of the St. Dominique School in Marigot, Haiti, display their unity.
Providence Haiti Outreach thankful for the support it receives to educate island nation's young people
PROVIDENCE — In Haiti, where gang violence has long plagued the impoverished island nation, an outbreak of cholera this fall has led to further instability as those in need of treatment often … more
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Pope Francis Appoints Coadjutor Bishop of Providence Richard Henning
PROVIDENCE — The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D. as Coadjutor Bishop of Providence with right of succession and has accepted the resignation of … more
Diocese of Providence in compliance with child and youth protection standards, independent auditing report affirms
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence was recently determined to be in compliance with the standards set forth by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for the protection of children and … more
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Annie Smith, NCEA vice president of data and research, said eighth graders pre-COVID-19 were about 5% better in math and 6% better in reading — the new numbers, based on testing conducted in 2021, showed a wider separation between the two. Catholic schools’ scores have pretty much bounced back to the levels they had achieved prior to the coronavirus pandemic’s onset in March 2020. The only area that is still not up to snuff is eighth-grade math, which is still five points behind pre-pandemic levels. Even so, said NCEA president Lincoln Snyder, those numbers are 15 points ahead of the comparable figures reported by public schools.
NCEA reports quicker academic recovery from pandemic for Catholic schools
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The National Catholic Educational Association says Catholic schools have recovered more quickly from the pandemic than its public school counterparts.The successes, according … more
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Marie C. Sauriol
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Marie C. Sauriol, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Alexander J. Sauriol Jr. Born in Providence, she was the … more
Emma Jane Woodhouse
CRANSTON — Emma Jane Woodhouse, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022.Born December 11, 1932 in Elmira, New York, to Roy and Viola Smith, Jane lived for many years in New Canaan, … more
Plan For The Future: Invest In Jesus
Watching the stock market these days can drive you crazy. I suppose that’s always true, but especially now when the market is so depressed and volatile. And if you have any investments, and … more
Special Event Listings for 11.17.22
Save the Date: Eucharistic Revival Advent EventPROVIDENCE — From December 5-7, the Diocesan Eucharistic Revival will be hosting a Eucharistic Advent Mission offered by Father David Mary Engo, a … more
Pope Francis celebrates a Mass to open the listening process that leads up to the assembly of the world Synod of Bishops in 2023, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in this Oct. 10, 2021, file photo. On Oct. 2, 2022, Pope Francis heard syntheses from the listening phase of the 2023 synod.
Vatican prepares for next phase of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality
PROVIDENCE — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has welcomed the Vatican’s release of the document that will guide the next phase of the global Synod called for by Pope Francis.The … more
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