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St. Luke Knights of Columbus Support Local Seminarian on his journey to the priesthood

BARRINGTON — Barrington native Alexander Richardson, a seminarian in priestly formation for the Diocese of Providence, greets Joe Lofgren, head of the Knights of Columbus council at St. Luke’s …

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 …

Loving God, Neighbor, and the marginalized

“Todos, todos, todos” (meaning “everyone, everyone, everyone” in Spanish and Portuguese) is a hallmark phrase voiced by Pope Francis during World Youth Day in Lisbon in 2023. Clearly, the …
Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. stands with newest graduates of the Certificate in Catholic Theology class following the certificate presentation ceremony on Saturday, September 12, in the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul.

More than 40 Participants Earn Certificate in Catholic Theology as Diocese Expands Adult Faith Formation

PROVIDENCE — The Certificate in Catholic Theology program successfully concluded another year of formation, culminating in a celebration for more than 40 participants who completed the program’s …
St. Anthony Church, in Portsmouth, marked 125 years with a Holy Mass and a dinner in the parish hall, along with a presentation by parish historian Kevin Fennessey.

Portsmouth Parishes Mark 125 years at St. Anthony

PORTSMOUTH — Tucked in the northern corner of Aquidneck Island, Portsmouth is served by St. Barnabas and St. Anthony parishes, with the latter celebrating 125 years since its founding. Father Frank …
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 …

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 …

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

Presentation on Modern Political Philosophies PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V Church, 240 Eaton St., will host a presentation by Providence College Theology Professor James Keating on Wednesday, …