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PROVIDENCE — Deion Jackson sits at the piano, his fingers hovering over the keys for a heartbeat of prayer before they descend. With the first chord, his voice rises — clear and anchored in a …
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By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor
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5/14/26
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PROVIDENCE — Father Vijay Kiran proudly sports two lapel pins on his clerical suit jacket: one for Saint John Paul II and one for Saint Teresa of Calcutta. While most people would be blessed to …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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5/7/26
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The first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States — who has already had 40 potential miracles through his intercession investigated — is now getting his own national shrine …
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By Simone Orendain, OSV News
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5/7/26
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On the morning of May 3, children celebrating their First Holy Communion at Holy Apostles Church in Western Cranston gathered for a traditional May crowning of Our Lady, a long-standing …
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5/7/26
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PASTORS Reverend Monsignor Raymond B. Bastia, to Rector of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence, while continuing in Senior Priest Status, effective July 1, 2026
Reverend Giacomo D. …
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5/7/26
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I received a sweet, and boldly challenging letter from a 103-year-old faithful Catholic woman in our diocese. The letter’s initial greeting was cordial and welcoming. “So glad you’re with us in …
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5/7/26
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St. Patrick Mother’s Day and Spring Dinner Dance HARRISVILLE — St. Patrick Church, 45 Harrisville Main St., will hold its Annual Mother’s Day and Spring Dinner Dance on Saturday, May 9. Doors …
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5/7/26
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PROVIDENCE — Angie Pierre ’25 was uncertain about a major when she arrived at Providence College. By the time she graduated, she had explored her passions, led student groups, presented …
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By Liz F. Kay, Special to Rhode Island Catholic
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5/7/26
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The monks of La Trappe Abbey in Normandy, France may leave their monastery in 2028, the abbey announced — a move that could bring to an end 900 years of Cistercian monastic presence at “La Grande …
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5/7/26
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Catholic sacramental marriages, between two baptized Catholics or between a Catholic and baptized non-Catholic, have dropped off considerably in the United States and other Western countries. So has …
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5/7/26
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PROVIDENCE — Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, has appointed Major Kenneth Buonaiuto as the Diocese of Providence’s Safe Environments Coordinator in the Office of …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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4/30/26
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PROVIDENCE — “The greatest thing you can learn is that all pathways lead to Christ.” The words of Bishop Bruce’s homily rang out at Saint Dominic’s Chapel on the Providence College Campus, …
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By Chelsea Thorpe, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/30/26
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WAKEFIELD — Grace Jelinek, a senior at The Prout School and resident of North Kingstown, has earned national acclaim for her writing and academic achievements. Her essay, “Why I Am Pro-Life,” …
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4/30/26
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St. Mary Academy – Bay View made a historic debut at the Rhode Island Career and Development Conference (RICDC) this year, marking the first chapter for the school’s newly established DECA …
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4/30/26
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On Sunday, April 26, seminarians Steven Diel and Jesus Reynoso were admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders (through the Rite of Candidacy for Holy Orders) at Saint John’s Seminary. In his homily, …
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4/30/26
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Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., blesses a newly planted tree at the St. Martin de Porres Center in Providence this Arbor Day. The ceremony highlighted the connection between stewardship of the …
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4/30/26
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WARWICK – It seemed more than coincidental that an in-depth discussion about conserving our fragile environment had to be rescheduled due to extreme environmental conditions – one of 2026’s …
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By Erik Scalavino, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/30/26
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(OSV News) — Following a gunman's attempted assault on the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, forcing the evacuation of the president, first lady and members of the Cabinet, the …
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By Gina Christian, OSV News
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4/30/26
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Pope Leo XIV met with the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, last week in Rome. Addressing Mullally and representatives from the Anglican Communion, Pope Leo explained that full …
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4/30/26
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When United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed some defended the shooter Luigi Mangione. They argued that the immoral and exploitive practices of the insurance provider justified …
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4/30/26
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