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Father Ronald Bengford

Reverend Ronald J. Bengford, 66, Pastor Emeritus of Saint Matthew Parish, Cranston, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, son of the late John A. and Cecelia A. (Basso) …

Pet Blessings Bring Joy to St. Joseph Church

In honor of the Oct. 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals celebrated for his love of all creation, parishioners gathered at St. Joseph Church in Woonsocket for the …

Saint Mary's School Holds Successful First Annual Color Run Fundraiser

Students, families, and staff at Saint Mary’s School gathered on Friday, October 2, 2026, to celebrate the school’s inaugural Color Run. Decked out in white t-shirts, students were doused in …

Around the Diocese: Weekly Event Guide

Honoring our Loved Ones CRANSTON — Have cremated remains at home? The Church wants to honor your loved ones with sacred burial. Catholics are invited to inter in a diocesan Catholic cemetery …

Diocese of Providence Welcomes Seven New Deacons

PROVIDENCE — The Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, ordained seven men to the Sacred Diaconate on Saturday, October 24, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. …
OPINION

A Terrible Coarsening

The now-ubiquitous terms “reproductive health” and “reproductive freedom” have contributed mightily to a slaughter of the innocents in these United States. The death toll from that massacre …

Lessons from Bishop Hickey and Sunday’s Scripture

The Most Reverend William J. Hickey was a central Massachusetts priest who became auxiliary and then bishop of Providence just after World War I. His Excellency chose as his episcopal motto the …

The Question of Renewal – “Why?”

In our everyday life, we often look to God for answers. We bring Him our prayers, our confusion, and our requests, waiting for His voice to direct our path. If we closely examine the Gospels, we …

God’s Call, Your Invitation

When I was in the third grade, my godmother, my great Aunt Hilda, came to live with us. She had suffered a debilitating stroke and needed a lot of care and attention. My mother was a nurse, so she …

EDITORIAL

What the seminarians can teach us from Mt. Monadnock

On October 3, several seminarians from Our Lady of Providence Seminary embarked on a grueling climb up the “White Dot Trail” of Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The topography proved …

Around the Diocese: Weekly Event Guide

Mass for Deceased St. Xavier Alumnae CRANSTON — Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Road, will host a Mass for Deceased SXA Alumnae on Friday, November 6, beginning with the Rosary at 8 …