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Life is Beautiful
I hope that the Christmas and New Years celebrations offered all of us a break from routine and time with family and friends. It is good thing to end the year and begin a new one engaged with the … more
Catholicism in the 21st century: What should Catholics be doing in theology today to prepare for tomorrow?
PROVIDENCE — Bishop Richard G. Henning cordially invites you to a conversation on the future of the Church with the rector of his Roman alma mater, the Pontifical University of St. Thomas … more
Local members of the Little Sisters of the Poor renew their vows in the presence of Bishop Richard G. Henning on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Little Sisters of the Poor experience joy as they renew their vows
PAWTUCKET — It’s just a little before noon on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The light of the sun passes through a series of stained-glass windows, only to be magnified by the … more
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More than 200 middle school students from parishes and schools throughout the Diocese of Providence take part in a retreat centered on a theme of hope. One of the day’s activities included a tour of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence, led by Dennis Sousa, director of the diocesan Office of Family, Youth & Young Adult Evangelization.
Middle school retreat offers students a message of hope
PROVIDENCE — More than 200 middle school students from parishes throughout the diocese gathered at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul for a retreat centered on the theme of defining hope and … more
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Saint Raphael’s Hall of Fame to induct new members this spring
PAWTUCKET — Saint Raphael Academy will induct new members into its Hall of Fame this spring, honoring those who have had a long association and outstanding record of service and loyalty to the … more
R.I. Knights of Columbus select essay contest winner
Amani Migwi, an 8th grade student at St. Margaret’s School in East Providence has been selected as the champion of the Rhode Island State Council Knights of Columbus Essay Contest. All … more
Local religious gathered for a day of prayerful discussion, study and communal worship for the annual Diocesan Day of Recollection.
Day of recollection offers religious men and women spiritual refreshment
NARRAGANSETT — The Office for Religious for the Diocese of Providence recently held its Fall Day of Recollection for Men and Women Religious. The day’s events were meant to spiritually … more
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Clergy and laity are co-participants in the mission of the Church
When Pope Francis opened the first meeting of the Synod on Synodality last October in Rome, the 363 voting participants came from all over the world. And for the first time, according to news … more
Perinatal hospice a compassionate response to life-limiting diagnosis
Pregnancy is normally a time of joyful expectation of welcoming a new life into the world. But news of a new potential disability or life-threatening condition can be devastating. Many years ago, … more
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Celebrating the Real 12 Days of Christmas
In the well-known song, 12 gifts are given to one’s true love on each day of Christmas. By the 12th day, the receiver has accumulated a houseful of seemingly odd and useless gifts — after … more
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Father Mahar installed as pastor of St. Augustine Parish
Bishop Richard G. Henning installed Father Christoper Mahar as pastor of St. Augustine Parish, Providence, on Sunday, Nov. 26. In his homily, the bishop spoke of the enormity of the responsibilities … more
Practice the ancient custom of the Oplatek this Christmas
Polish Catholics have a 1000-year-old Christmas tradition that I would like to recommend to you. The “oplatek,” or Christmas wafer is a large, rectangular flat wafer made in the same … more
Special Event Listings for 12.21.23
Little Flower Home seeks volunteers PROVIDENCE —“When I was a stranger you welcomed me…” Do you have the heart and the home to host a homeless pregnant woman in your home? If … more
Ben Amir, a Los Angeles native who has lived in Israel since the age of 12, makes a Shabbat flowerpot with his daughter Sahar, 3, as other children and their parents also enjoy the free activity and barbecue hosted by J. Mark Interiors, adjacent to the Eldan Hotel in Jerusalem, where they stayed for two weeks free of charge thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Genesis 123 Foundation and The Isaiah Project, representing a strong collaboration between the Jewish and Christian communities.
Israeli border evacuees enjoy respite supported through Jewish, Christian relief efforts
JERUSALEM — Ben Amir was born in Los Angeles, California, of Israeli parents, who moved back with their family to Israel when he was 12. He had a good life working for a car importer in the … more
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Do You Have Doubts or Do You Have Difficulties?
Do you have doubts, or do you simply have difficulties? People will sometimes say that they have doubts about certain teachings of the Catholic Faith. It might concern something strictly theological, … more
Faith is handing over our hearts to God’s loving plan
One standard of the Christmas season for both the secular and the believing worlds is an annual performance of George Frederick Handel’s oratorio, “The Messiah.” The Boston Symphony … more
Why should Christmas motivate us to live a life of deeper, more profound love?
Many people in today’s world decry the secularization of the Christmas season, and in many ways these concerns are legitimate. Nonetheless, no amount of consumerism or decline in religious … more
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Can one Mass satisfy my Sunday and Christmas obligation in 2023?
Q: Since Christmas is on Monday this year, can I go to a Christmas Vigil Mass on Sunday and have it fulfill my Sunday and Christmas obligations? A: As you note, in 2023 Christmas Eve falls on a … more
The diocesan Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe was celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. Bishop Richard G. Henning served as celebrant and homilist. Prior to Mass, the evening began with the Holy Rosary, confession, and a serenade to Our Lady.
A Vibrant Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
PROVIDENCE — In a colorful and culturally rich celebration, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul hosted the diocesan Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12. The Mass, … more
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State Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor, center, assists Jim Jahnz, secretary of Catholic Charities and Social Ministries, in cutting the ribbon marking the official opening of the new women’s shelter Emmanuel House, as Shelter Manager Mike Marzullo looks on.
Emmanuel House opens new diocesan emergency homeless shelter for women
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence has opened a new women’s emergency homeless shelter on the second floor of its Emmanuel House shelter, located on the South Side. State of Rhode … more
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