The Christmas season offers many depictions of the infant Jesus nestled at his mother’s breast, dozing in his straw bedding, gazed upon by humble shepherds and splendid kings. The seasons of …
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1/25/24
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STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville is set to launch its PhD in Sacred Theology Program in fall 2024. With recent approval from the Higher Learning Commission and Ohio …
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1/25/24
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PROVIDENCE — The Catholic University of America has selected the Diocese of Providence to participate in a pilot accreditation program it has begun to assess Catholic schools across the …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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1/25/24
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WARWICK — On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the St. Rose of Lima School community in Warwick welcomed Bishop Richard G. Henning for a memorable visit. It was a special opportunity for the students to get …
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1/25/24
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PORTSMOUTH — Christian rock musician Ryan Tremblay recently performed a concert for the students and faculty of Portsmouth Abbey School. Tremblay, a Rhode Island native and lifelong Catholic, …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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1/25/24
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In November, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting with Governor Daniel McKee and his staff concerning his Learn365RI initiative. The Governor explained his deep concern for the young people of …
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1/25/24
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Pax Christi to host ‘Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons’ ONLINE — Pax Christi Massachusetts in association with Pax Christi USA presents “Building a World Without …
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1/25/24
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PROVIDENCE — “Abortion presents a profound moral question. The Constitution does not prohibit the citizens of each State from regulating or prohibiting abortion. Roe and Casey arrogated …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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1/18/24
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In the apostolic letter Ad Theologiam Promovendam (To Promote Theology), issued by Pope Francis on Nov. 1, 2023, the Church was urged to do theology contextually: as the motu proprio put it, theology …
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1/18/24
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When my college class graduated from Our Lady of Providence Seminary, Warwick Neck, in 1962, the motto chosen as the theme for the yearbook was “Commitment is written in words of …
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1/18/24
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Bishop Richard G. Henning installed Father Phillip Dufour as pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Tiverton on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. On Sunday, Jan. 7, Bishop Henning also installed Father Dufour as …
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1/18/24
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The R.I. State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, for the fourth consecutive year, purchased gifts to help a family in need at Christmas. The family, including four children, was …
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1/18/24
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PAROCHIAL VICAR Reverend Nuno Miguel da Silva Rodrigues, CSSp, to Parochial Vicar, St. Anthony Parish, West Warwick, and Parochial Vicar, St. Francis Xavier Parish, East Providence, effective …
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1/18/24
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The popular Ridley Scott film, “Gladiator,” attracted a great deal of attention back in the year 2000 when it was released. The ads for the film had a dramatic voiceover about “a …
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1/18/24
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The Visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe DIOCESE-WIDE — The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be visiting the diocese in various parishes throughout Rhode …
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1/18/24
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PROVIDENCE — When Lisa Cooley learned that she was Rhode Island Right to Life’s 2023 Proudly Pro-Life awardee, she was stunned. “It was totally unexpected. I feel like I’m …
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By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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1/18/24
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By Cole DeSantis Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent GREENVILLE — St. Philip Church recently hosted a pro-life lecture series focusing on various practical and theological topics surrounding …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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1/18/24
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(OSV News) — Pope Francis told diplomats Jan. 8 that he finds surrogacy “deplorable” and would like to see the practice universally banned. “I deem deplorable the practice of …
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By Maria Wiering
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1/11/24
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PROVIDENCE — The 99th Catholic Charity appeal kicks off in the Diocese of Providence this week with its 2024 theme “A State of Hope.” In his first year of ministry in the Diocese of …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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1/11/24
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