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Archbishop Richard G. Henning installed as Seventh Archbishop of Boston
BOSTON — Beginning with the traditional knock on the door to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., entered into the life of the Archdiocese of Boston as … more
Halloween Costumes for Catholic Children
Hallowtide is right around the corner! Our family loves to celebrate the triduum of All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day.  Last year, I wrote about when our first child was still … more
Archbishop Henning Learned Much, Taught Much, Loved Much
Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of attending several liturgies with Archbishop Henning. One ceremony required a long drive from Providence along Route 138, which parallels the Rhode … more
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St. John Paul II smiles during a 1980 visit to Paris in this file photo.
Crossing the ‘Threshold of Hope’ after thirty years
On October 20, 1994, something unprecedented in the modern history of the papacy took place: the reigning pope published a book that was not an act of the papal magisterium but rather a personal … more
Archbishop Henning will take his place in diocesan memory as a pre-eminently available priest, prelate
Soon to be installed as Archbishop of Boston, his Excellency Richard G. Henning warmly endeared himself to the people of Rhode Island when, at his first public Mass at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and … more
Special Event Listings for 10.24.24
Sacred Heart Bazaar WEST WARWICK — The annual Sacred Heart Church Bazaar will be held at the parish, 820 Providence St., on Friday, Oct. 25, from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 … more
A Legacy of Hope: Diocesan Flock Grateful for Archbishop Richard G. Henning's Leadership
At barely one minute past our scheduled 2 p.m. interview time, the future archbishop of Boston bounds down the second-floor hallway of the chancery toward his office in the Diocese of Providence … more
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Archbishop Richard G. Henning says hello to a young parishioner of St. Mark Church in Jamestown.
Rhode Island Catholics reflect on Archbishop Henning’s service and spiritual leadership to the Diocese of Providence
Archbishop Henning inspired all of us through the constancy of his faith and his personal kindness to so many in our diocese. We will deeply miss his presence here in the Ocean State, but St. Paul … more
Archbishop Henning celebrates Mass for the SPRED community at St. Patrick Church, Providence.
Winning the hearts of Rhode Island’s Hispanic faithful
It was November 2022, when Rhode Islanders received the news that Pope Francis had appointed Bishop Richard G. Henning as the coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Providence to replace Bishop Tomas J. … more
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Archbishop Richard G. Henning processes into his farewell Mass on Thursday, Oct. 17, the night of his 60th birthday, at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence. Archbishop Henning will be installed as the Archbishop of Boston on Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Archbishop Henning came to the Diocese of Providence in January, 2023, as a coadjutor bishop, becoming the diocesan bishop on May 1, 2023, from his native Diocese of Rockville Centre, Long Island, where he had served as an auxiliary bishop for two years.
Diocesan faithful bid farewell to Archbishop Henning
The mood of the night was bittersweet as hundreds filled the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul to participate in Archbishop Richard G. Henning’s farewell Mass as shepherd of the Diocese of … more
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Waves of Providence
When preaching at celebrations of the Sacrament of Confirmation, I like to borrow imagery and insights from the world of surfing. I hope that the imagery serves as a kind of parable drawing the … more
Authentic commitment to hear, follow and serve Jesus
The apostles James and John, sons of the fisherman Zebedee, rose to great prominence in the early church. James and his brother John were nicknamed Boanerges, that is, “Sons of Thunder,” … more
Indifference is irresponsible
I can understand why many Americans seem dispirited about world affairs. Things are indeed a mess. What I cannot understand, however, is the electorate’s seeming indifference to the global … more
Proclaim the good news in this election cycle
When I mention to fellow Catholics that I will not be voting Nov. 5 for either the Republican or the Democratic candidate for president of the United States, the most common response that I receive … more
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Archbishop Richard G. Henning looks on with Wendy Joering, executive director of the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, Providence, and Adam Greenman, president and CEO of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, as Giovanna Wiseman, director of Programming and Outreach, offers a presentation on how the Center promotes human dignity and combats antisemitism and confronts all forms of hate through its programming.
Award honors PC's commitment to inter-religious dialogue
  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 … more
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Father McMahon installed as pastor of St. Joan of Arc
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 … more
The Church recognizes a difference between physician-assisted suicide — essentially euthanasia — and allowing a person to pass away naturally rather than attempting to impede death.
Dignity in death: Physical and spiritual needs must be met as one’s life comes to an end
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 … more
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My Hopes for Providence
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 … more
Special Event Listings for 10.17.24
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 … more
Pictured from left are the Human Life Guild Award winners with Bishop Emeritus Thomas J. Tobin: Denis Coffey, St. Barnabas, Portsmouth; Carol Larivee, St. Mary, Providence; Valerie Sistare, St. Pius X Westerly; Isabella Cerbo, St. Joseph, West Warwick; and Andrew Geiser, St. Luke, Barrington.
Respect Life Month opens with Human Life Guild Day of prayer
PROVIDENCE — On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Diocese of Providence hosted its Human Life Guild Day. Occurring annually during Respect Life Month, Human Life Guild Day is one of the diocesan events … more
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