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The assumption that society has a fixed amount of goods, which are themselves divisible, has led to the “zero-sum game” hypothesis in global politics. The theory purports that one …
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The prophet Amos was very much the outdoors man. He was a sheep breeder and a pruner of sycamore trees. Yet the prophet had seen enough of life in both the northern kingdom, Israel, and the southern …
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TIVERTON — In the cozy vestibule where the main entrance to St. Christopher Roman Catholic Church meets the bottom of a narrow staircase leading to the church’s choir loft, a first-time …
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By Erik Scalavino, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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The American Life League’s Culture of Life Studies Program just released the prompts for its 2025 Pro-Life Essay Contest. CLSP, a pro-life educational program for kids in pre-K-12th grade, …
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As the new school year begins, Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., has been busy traveling throughout the state celebrating Mass for local students and visiting the many Catholic schools in the …
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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church School awarded Nina A. McCarthy (Squatrito) the “Alumni of the Year.” McCarthy is a 1968 graduate of the school and a life-long parishioner of the parish. …
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On September 10, school principals from across the diocese gathered at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, for Mass with Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., followed by their first …
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A Convening on Practical Solutions to Homelessness: The diocesan Secretariat for Catholic Charities and Social Ministry recently hosted more than 20 representatives from Catholic Charities agencies …
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From August 29-31, Our Lady of Fatima Church in Cumberland joyfully celebrated the annual Fatima Feast, concluding with a beautiful Mass celebrated by Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., and a …
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9/18/25
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PHILADELPHIA — Vigilance, honesty, emotional intelligence and faith all play critical roles in healing from the long-term trauma of violent attacks, two Catholic psychologists told OSV News. …
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By Gina Christian, OSV News
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PROVIDENCE — Providence College (PC) announced today that Gloria Purvis, a renowned Catholic scholar, speaker, and journalist, has joined the College as special advisor for Integral Human …
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On May 20, the St. Rose of Lima School community in Warwick was inspired by a homily given by Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. During his installation Mass as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of …
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The Knights of Columbus Father Feeney Council #7110 conducted its annual presentation of Catholic high school scholarship and college book awards at a ceremony at St. Joseph Church in North Scituate. …
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It’s not often that an apostle sits down to enjoy a chicken Caesar wrap with parish priests. Yet that’s what Father David Thurber, pastor of St. Barnabas Church in Portsmouth, felt was …
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By Kathleen Troost-Cramer, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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“The influence that friends exert over one another as teenagers is clearly powerful and, far too often, undesirable.” That statement, taken from a 2011 article on the website of the Los …
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One of my favorite penances that I’ve received for confession was to pray to the Holy Ghost/Holy Spirit and ask for special graces to overcome some struggles that I was having. Sitting in the …
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Several years ago, a pay increase was proposed for the priests of the diocese. I was stationed in Warwick at the time, so I attended a regional meeting on the issue at St. Paul Church in Cranston. A …
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Reader praises new bishop’s column, asks for more coverage on Pope Leo XIV to counter disinformation
TO THE EDITOR:
I enjoyed the Sept. 4 edition very much. I welcome our new Bishop for writing a thought-provoking column about mercy that was explained so the common person could understand. I …
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Alfred Gregoire, Pawtucket
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TO THE EDITOR:
Father O’Neill’s letter to the editor resonated with me, and I am sure with many others. It’s of great benefit to consider the ideas Father O’Neil …
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Elizabeth A Quinn-Lacroix, Coventry
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Last Saturday morning, I spent time with two groups of amazing people, the “convinced,” and those who have “yet to be.” The “convinced” were the women and men who …
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