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Bishop Richard G. Henning receives warm welcome to the Diocese of Providence at Mass of Reception

PROVIDENCE — In a glorious Mass of Reception at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Jan. 26, nine weeks after being appointed by Pope Francis to serve as coadjutor Bishop of Providence with …

Growing up in Valley Stream was a joy for future bishop

VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. — For a kid, life in this blue-collar village in Nassau County, Long Island, was pretty good. Family bonds, grounded in the Catholic faith, were strong.Although it sits a …

The Formation and Ministry of Bishop Henning

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. — The Cathedral of St. Agnes is the seat of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Although the present cathedral wasn’t built until 1935, and the diocese itself …

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Bishop Henning’s parents: ‘We couldn’t be more proud that he is our son’

PROVIDENCE — In the final moments of his Mass of Reception, Bishop Richard G. Henning took a moment to express his sincere thanks to his friends and family, particularly to his dear mother and …

Bishop Henning offers moving message at Spanish welcome Mass

PROVIDENCE — In the words of the famous Mexican singer Ana Gabriel, “I have no money or anything, the only thing I have is love to give.” These words were spoken in his homily by …

The Formation and Ministry of Bishop Henning

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. — The Cathedral of St. Agnes is the seat of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Although the present cathedral wasn’t built until 1935, and the diocese itself …

Growing up in Valley Stream was a joy for future bishop

VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. — For a kid, life in this blue-collar village in Nassau County, Long Island, was pretty good. Family bonds, grounded in the Catholic faith, were strong.Although it sits a …

Bishop Richard G. Henning receives warm welcome to the Diocese of Providence at Mass of Reception

PROVIDENCE — In a glorious Mass of Reception at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Jan. 26, nine weeks after being appointed by Pope Francis to serve as coadjutor Bishop of Providence with …

Bishop Henning makes first pastoral visit to St. Philip Parish and School

GREENVILLE — On Sunday, Jan. 29, Coadjutor Bishop Richard G. Henning made his first pastoral visit to St. Philip’s Parish and School. The day’s events began with Holy Mass …

Blazon & Explanation of the Armorial Bearings of Bishop Richard G. Henning

BLAZON: Azure, within a bordure parted wavy Argent and Gules an escallop shell Argent. The shield is ensigned with an episcopal cross Or charged with five jewels Gules and a bishop’s galero …

History of Coadjutor Bishops in the Diocese of Providence

PROVIDENCE — According to the Code of Canon Law, the pope “can appoint ex officio a coadjutor bishop who also has special faculties. A coadjutor bishop possesses the right of …

The Pontificals

PROVIDENCE — Ordination to the Office of Bishop is, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the “fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders.” With this esteemed position …

Three seminarians from the Diocese of Providence receive Ministry of Lector

ROME — On January 15, His Eminence Arthur Cardinal Roche, Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, conferred the Ministry of Lector in the Chapel of the …

A’Vant-Deishini honored with state community service award in honor of MLK Jr.

PROVIDENCE — Linda A’Vant-Deishinni, a prominent member of the African-American Catholic community in Rhode Island, was honored with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday …

Pro-life community gathers for annual Mass for Life at cathedral

PROVIDENCE — The annual Mass for Life was held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. Sponsored by the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry, the liturgy was …

Catholic schools a bulwark against social prejudice then and now

PROVIDENCE — Every school has a story, a history. Catholic elementary schools in America have their own history, and while those stories vary from location to location, the common thread …

Young Adult Eucharistic Formation Retreat

KINGSTON — All young adults ages 18-30 are welcome to attend a day of prayer, formation, community, food and the celebration of Holy Mass while growing in love and reverence for the Sacred …

OPINION

God is always true to his promises

Ian Paisley (1920-2014) was a Northern Irish Presbyterian minister who, at age 25, broke from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to found the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster. He was elected …

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Dominus Vobiscum

Upon hearing or reading the words, Dominus vobiscum, Catholics of a mature age, and increasingly today, lots of younger folks, will instinctively respond with, Et cum spiritu tuo. “The Lord be …

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Special Event Listings for 02.02.23

The Five First Devotions PROVIDENCE — The Five First Devotions will take place on Saturday, Feb. 4, at St. Augustine Parish, 639 Mt. Pleasant Ave., beginning with confessions at 3:45 p.m. …

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