It is with great joy we share that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bruce Alan Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., as the tenth Bishop of Providence! Bishop …
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4/8/25
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PROVIDENCE — There were several emotion-filled moments Tuesday as Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Bruce Alan Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., took to the podium only four hours after being named by Pope …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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4/8/25
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PORTLAND, Maine — On Saturday, March 29, the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) presented awards across 35 categories, highlighting the top newspaper and online news sites …
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4/3/25
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Archbishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate Chrism Mass PROVIDENCE — All are invited to attend the Chrism Mass on Monday, April 14, 6 p.m., at the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul. The …
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4/3/25
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even though its focus was mainly scientific, a Vatican-sponsored conference on aging and longevity could not ignore the ongoing convalescence of 88-year-old Pope Francis. …
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By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
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4/3/25
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The Hebrew Scriptures do not mince their words when it comes to the punishment suitable for adultery. The Book of Leviticus, reflecting the traditions of the southern Jews in Judea, clearly provides …
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4/3/25
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Matthew, Zaccheus, Mary Magdalene, the woman at the well, the one caught in adultery, the sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee, tax collectors, sinners, and Samaritans: the list of …
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By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, OSV News
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4/3/25
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PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence finished the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, in a sound financial position, with total diocesan assets up $19 million over the previous year, and a …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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4/3/25
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PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island State Council of the Knights of Columbus has donated a new ultrasound machine to Rhode Island Right to Life to assist the organization in its mission to protect …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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4/3/25
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LINCOLN — Rt. Reverend Exarch Joseph S. Haggar, better known as “Father Joe,” passed away peacefully early Sunday morning March, 23, on the third Sunday of Lent and the Veneration …
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4/1/25
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PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Parish is providing a unique opportunity this Lent for all who wish to confess their sins, thanks to a Dominican priest with a special mission straight from the Vatican. …
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By Allison Shinskey, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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3/27/25
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PROVIDENCE — The vision of Our Lady of Guadalupe prompts fascination and curiosity in Catholics throughout Mexico and the U.S. How was the Patroness of the Americas able to convert …
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By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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3/27/25
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ROME — For Pope Francis’ medical team at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Feb. 28 was the worst day. “For the first time I saw tears in the eyes of some of the people around …
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By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
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3/27/25
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PAWTUCKET — Reverend Louis T. Natalizia, 76, Pastor Emeritus of St. Mary Parish, Pawtucket, died March 16, 2025. Born in Providence, son of the late Emanuel and Ann (Agnoli) Natalizia, he …
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3/27/25
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CUMBERLAND — Father Paul J. Laporte, 85, passed away at Mount St. Rita Health Centre in Cumberland after a brief illness, on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the …
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3/27/25
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CRANSTON — Ann Marie (Peters) Raspallo, 81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Deacon Thomas R. …
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3/27/25
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In all likelihood, you’ve never heard of him. His name was Baudouin, and he ruled the people of Belgium as their king for 42 years—from 1951-1993—except for 36 hours in April of …
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3/27/25
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Since our oldest was a baby, we would spend hours reading. Now that said oldest is more than half-way to adulthood (gulp!) I treasure all the times that we spent snuggling together with our favorite …
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3/27/25
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The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, was at one time the residence and home of the Russian Czars. Over the centuries the massive building also became the residence and home of some of the …
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3/27/25
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Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a series on the Catholic viewpoints of reproductive technology.
PROVIDENCE — In-vitro fertilization (IVF) has recently made big news as a …
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By KATHLEEN TROOST-CRAMER, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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3/27/25
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