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VATICAN CITY — The joint celebration of the Jubilee of Migrants and the Jubilee of the Missions is an opportunity to remind all Catholics that the duty to welcome and assist migrants is also …
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By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
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10/9/25
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As Catholics, we have a rich collection of prayers, devotions, feast days, traditions and celebrations that cycle through the seasons, guiding our hearts and minds to God. The richness of the …
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By Mary Gannon, Special to Rhode Island Catholic
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10/2/25
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PROVIDENCE — It may have been a Mass for the Care of Creation, but sometimes creation doesn’t care to cooperate. Plans had originally been made for Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., to …
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By DANIEL J. HOLMES, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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10/2/25
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This weekend, the Church celebrates the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDRM), a day in which (arch)dioceses around the world highlight the contributions of immigrants and refugees to the …
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10/2/25
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PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence will soon embark on a powerful and visible moment of evangelization, an opportunity for the local Church to go forth and joyfully proclaim Jesus through …
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By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor
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10/2/25
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In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, Deacon Scott Brown offered blessings upon the members of the Providence Police Mounted Command and visiting mounted commands from other New England states. The …
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10/2/25
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Second Annual Great Marian Procession PROVIDENCE — The second Great Marian Procession, led by Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, from St. Mary …
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10/2/25
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A few weeks ago, Erika Kirk, the wife of slain political activist Charlie Kirk, forgave the young man who murdered her husband. She illustrated one of the defining teachings of our Lord. Our Lord …
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10/2/25
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Around the country, the St. Michael Prayer has been making a resurgence at Mass. Given the violence and tragedy recently this should not be surprising. This prayer reminds us of the spiritual battle …
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10/2/25
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In this raw, emotionally overwrought moment in our public life, few topics generate more passion than gender ideology and the associated practice of gender “transition.” Several Catholic …
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10/2/25
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Prayer beads or knotted prayer ropes have long been in use by various religious societies. Within Christianity, the early Desert Fathers might have employed these prayer chains as a guide for …
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10/2/25
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TO THE EDITOR:
Are you angry? So am I! Anger in this evil culture is an appropriate response. We can be angry at the violence in our culture. We can be angry that innocent people are murdered …
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Father Nicholas Fleming, Pastor, SS. John and James Parish, Coventry
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10/2/25
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EXETER — To celebrate someone or something special, we sometimes shout “Hip-hip hooray” three times. At the end of a recent Mass at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, Bishop Bruce A. …
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By ERIK SCALAVINO, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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10/2/25
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Walter, a friend and former parishioner of mine, was deported last week. It all happened quickly and quietly. On Monday morning, very early, I received a text from his wife saying he was stopped by …
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10/2/25
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SPECIAL APOSTOLATE Reverend Jorge Rocha, to active-duty military service in the Air Force Reserve Command, effective October 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026 PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATORS Reverend David F. …
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10/2/25
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WARWICK— Spiritual renewal has been at the front of the minds of many of the faithful in recent years, as we seek answers to questions such as, how do we deepen our sense of devotion and love …
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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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9/25/25
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In its religious orders, the Catholic Church has an array of strong, courageous and generous women who care for the poor, defend peace and share the Gospel message of …
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By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
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9/25/25
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Human Life Guild Day PROVIDENCE — The 2025 Human Life Guild Day, titled “Together we renew our commitment to life,” is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the …
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9/25/25
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CUMBERLAND/EAST PROVIDENCE—The Office of Life and Family Ministry organized two events to mark the 13th National Day of Remembrance on Saturday, Sept. 13. Normally held on the second Saturday …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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9/25/25
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America needs the example of a real hero: a dedicated hero who enhances natural talents by hard work and takes pride in a craft; an unselfish hero who places team above self; a modest hero who shares …
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9/25/25
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