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More than 1,000 faithful packed the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul for Thursday’s bilingual Votive Mass in thanksgiving to Almighty God and promise of prayer for Bishop-elect James T. Ruggieri who will soon serve as shepherd to the Diocese of Portland, Maine.

More than 1,000 fill cathedral for bilingual Votive Mass to pray for bishop-elect

  PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of SS. Peter and Peter Paul was overflowing with more than 1,000 faithful participating in a bilingual, Farewell Mass for Bishop-elect James T. Ruggieri …
St. Patrick Academy in Providence says goodbye to Bishop-elect James T. Ruggieri during his final assembly on Friday, April 5. Students Christopher Garcia ‘27, and Gabriel De La Cruz Viloria ‘25, offer words of thanks to their school’s shepherd.

Goodbyes are bittersweet for St. Patrick Academy as they thank their pastor for his love, dedication

PROVIDENCE — Boxes of tissues were passed around the St. Patrick Academy auditorium at the end of the school day as students, faculty and alumni offered their tearful thanks and emotional …
James T. Ruggieri smiles sweetly in a old family photo. His brother John recalls that at a young age, the future bishop knew he wanted to serve the church.

What Makes a Priest a Potential Bishop?

  Most Catholics will never know what those at the Vatican look for in a future bishop, but for some, the virtues demonstrated by some priests make it clear that they were destined for a …
Father James T. Ruggieri smiles following the celebration of Mass for the students of Bishop McVinney School, Providence, in September 2023.

Living a Christ-like Life

On a late, cold Saturday afternoon in February, faithful from the surrounding neighborhoods begin to gather at St. Michael’s Parish, in the large, neo-gothic church that stands out in the midst …
Father Marcel Taillon will serve in this temporary role of vocations director for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA from April 15 through December 15, 2024. As AMS Vocations director, Father Taillon will be in charge of shepherding young men expressing an interest in the priesthood and U.S. Military chaplaincy through the process of discernment and formation.

Father Taillon embraces new ministry as interim vocations director for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

NARRAGANSETT — During Mass in the Easter Season, it is not uncommon to read passages from Acts of the Apostles, which describe the ministry of the early Church. Such readings often emphasize …
OPINION

The Eternal Shepherd Cherishes his Flock

Travelers through Eastern Europe have often observed primitive huts constructed from corn stalks or sunflower shoots large enough to shelter a farm laborer overnight. Harvesters know that the time …

God’s ways are mysterious and marvelous

Last week, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul was packed to overflowing for a Mass of Thanksgiving and farewell with Bishop-elect James Ruggieri. At the reception after the Mass, people waited …

Preventing Child Abuse is a Sacred Task

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As we raise awareness around the protection of young people, I would like to share with you my own experiences both here in the Diocese of Providence …

Special Event Listings for 04.18.24

Afternoon of music at St. Thomas the Apostle Church WARREN — St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave., will begin its first of a series of free afternoons of music on April 21. Gary …

GUEST EDITORIAL

Bishop-elect Ruggieri has left an indelible mark on my priesthood through his fraternal support

Everyone needs a role model. Having had the privilege of living and serving with Bishop-elect Ruggieri for almost four years while co-ministering to the parishioners of St. Patrick and St. Michael …