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This week, I offer another reflection in preparation for the parish and diocesan assemblies.
When we think of faith formation, religious education or theological studies, we immediately …
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9/17/26
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This week, I offer another reflection in preparation for the parish and diocesan assemblies.
Essential to the renewal of our Diocese is an understanding of the nature of the Catholic …
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9/3/26
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Over the next few months, we will prepare for our Diocesan Assembly, a time of prayerful reflection on ministry in our Diocese and its parishes. In place of my regular column, I’ll use this …
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8/20/26
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Summer star gazing is wonderful. A clear night sky can reveal a glorious panorama, a celestial feast for the eyes. At times, the night sky can truly take your breath away. August gives us another …
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8/6/26
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If you’ve never attended a Mass for the ordination of a priest, this coming Saturday, June 27, is your chance. Deacons Mateusz Puzanowski and Vincent “Jay” Zizza will be ordained to the priesthood at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. It will be a great day for them, for their family and friends, and for our Diocese.
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Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R.
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6/25/26
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Some preachers start their homilies with a joke. It’s not as common practice as it used to be. I don’t do it myself usually, but I get the point. Humor captures people’s attention. It opens up …
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5/21/26
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I received a sweet, and boldly challenging letter from a 103-year-old faithful Catholic woman in our diocese. The letter’s initial greeting was cordial and welcoming. “So glad you’re with us in …
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5/7/26
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As the sun rises over Narragansett Bay, casting a golden glow across salt marshes and historic streets, we are reminded of the profound gift we have received. This April, as we observe Earth Day …
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4/23/26
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As we walked in procession on Good Friday, we followed closely behind one of the parishioners dressed as Jesus. He was tunic clad, crowned with thorns, and wearing sandals; he made his way around the …
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4/2/26
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Salad needs it. Cars need it. Some furnaces still run on it. Even clothing is made of it. We need it too! Who doesn’t love rich olive oil with crusty Italian bread? Haven’t you slathered on the …
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3/19/26
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The Communion procession was winding down, and the priest was tending to the last few communicants in line when a loud noise caught the attention of everyone in the packed church. The church door had …
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3/5/26
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Everything about Lent screams extreme. Jesus went to great lengths to show his love for us. His 40-day showdown with the devil in the desert offers a glimpse into his desire to take on all that it …
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2/19/26
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Great, awful, and remarkable things happen on trains. Remember “Around the World in Eighty Days” by Jules Verne which features a dramatic, dangerous train journey across the American West. Or …
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2/5/26
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I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and profound admiration for your unwavering witness to the sanctity of human life. In a world that frequently overlooks the vulnerable, your dedication to …
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1/22/26
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There are guest lecturers, guest soloists, guest preachers, guest speakers and so many other guests. As the celebration of Christmas draws to a close, I’m lending my space this week in the Rhode …
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1/8/26
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That John the Baptist appears in the desert is problematic. Sure, it is the fulfillment of prophecy. John the Baptist’s appearance in the desert was seen as a direct fulfillment of Old …
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12/11/25
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Many take it for granted that the “ Order of Christian Funerals ,” which includes the Reception of the Body, the Vigil Service (Wake), and Holy Mass, will culminate at the Catholic …
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10/30/25
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In the mid-1700s, a Redemptorist lay brother, Gerard Majella, was visiting the Pirofalo family in Muro, a small town in Italy not far from Naples. On leaving the home, one of the Pirofalo daughters …
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10/16/25
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Walter, a friend and former parishioner of mine, was deported last week. It all happened quickly and quietly. On Monday morning, very early, I received a text from his wife saying he was stopped by …
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10/2/25
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Last Saturday morning, I spent time with two groups of amazing people, the “convinced,” and those who have “yet to be.” The “convinced” were the women and men who …
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9/18/25
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