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Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935) was a French army officer whose trial for treason deeply marked the political and social history of France for almost a century. Dreyfus was the son of a wealthy Jewish …
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11/27/24
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Q: Is Dec. 9 a day of obligation? Is this rule new? Is it just for America? A: Normally Dec. 9 is not a holy day of obligation, but it is this year in the United States due to a quirk of the …
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11/27/24
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There is something very special about watching your children open gifts on Christmas morning. Our family gathers around the tree to open presents after we attend Mass and after we sing Happy Birthday …
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11/27/24
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Knights to host breakfast NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus Council 2011 will hold a breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, December 1, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. …
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11/27/24
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The faithful in the Diocese of Providence have begun praying for a new bishop. For what kind of man should a Providence Catholic pray? One might ask for an apt administrator or someone well versed in …
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11/26/24
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PROVIDENCE — On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Diocese of Providence bid farewell to Bishop Louis E. Gelineau during a Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. Many bishops, …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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11/21/24
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PAWTUCKET — With Saint Raphael Academy celebrating 50 Years of Women along with its centennial this year, it seems almost destined that the girls sports teams would do something spectacular. …
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11/21/24
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This coming weekend, the Church will celebrate the feast of Christ the King. The gospel text that will be proclaimed at Mass that day is John 18:33b-37, which records for us some of the dialogue that …
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11/21/24
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In the annals of historical boorishness, it would be hard to find something more egregious than the Holy See’s timing as it renewed its 2018 agreement with the People’s Republic of China, …
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11/21/24
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The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, is not at all an old feast on the Church’s liturgical calendar. Pope Pius XI instituted the Feast of Christ the King in his …
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11/21/24
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WEST WARWICK — When walking down Washington Street in Arctic Village, there are signs of what once was. Small shops and cafés line the sides of the street. The smokestacks of an old mill …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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11/21/24
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WEST WARWICK — Saints John and James Parish-St. Mary’s Mission recently held their Funny4Funds fundraising event at the Elks Club in West Warwick to raise money for repairs to the parish …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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11/21/24
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Little Sisters to hold annual Turkey Drop PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor are requesting donations during their annual Turkey Drop at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St. Each day …
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11/21/24
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COVENTRY — Father Dennis J. Kieton passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. A native of West Warwick, Father Kieton faithfully served the Lord and his church for nearly four decades. Born on …
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11/21/24
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PROVIDENCE — Deacon Joseph Tumminelli, of Johnston passed away on Sunday, October 27, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the husband of the late Claire Tumminelli. Born in …
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11/21/24
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I was quite saddened to hear of Bishop Louis E. Gelineau’s passing on November 7, 2024. I recall how Jesus responded when his friend Lazarus died: “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) Bishop …
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By Robert E. Burns
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11/14/24
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Thirty-five years ago, the son of a great historian helped make history when he asked the question that triggered the demolition of the most grotesquely expressive artifact of the Cold War. My friend …
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11/14/24
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Sister Mary Lucy Carr, R.S.M., was my ninth grade teacher at St. Charles School in Woonsocket and perhaps of more than any other person I am a priest today because of her persistence. A classmate had …
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11/14/24
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VATICAN CITY — Before Pope Francis presides over Mass Nov. 17 for the World Day of the Poor, he will bless 13 keys to represent the 13 new houses he has pledged to pay for in Syria during the …
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By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
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11/14/24
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Christmas Open House at Gabriel’s Trumpet COVENTRY — Gabriel’s Trumpet, 477 Washington St., will hold a Christmas Open House on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., …
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11/14/24
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