After defining, within strict limits, the infallibility of papal teaching on faith and morals, the First Vatican Council intended to take up the parallel question of the authority of bishops in the …
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4/17/25
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Cornelius, a Gentile military officer, was “…devout and God-fearing along with his whole household.” The Book of Acts recalls that he “… used to give alms generously …
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4/17/25
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LINCOLN — Accompanied by a Knights of Columbus honor guard amid a crowd of parishioners, family, and friends, the Right Reverend Exarch Joseph S. Haggar, pastor emeritus of St. Basil the Great …
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By Kathleen Troost-Cramer, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/17/25
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PROVIDENCE — Citing the United States’ inability to “absorb large numbers of migrants, and in particular, refugees, into its communities” without compromising the resources …
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By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/17/25
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NARRAGANSETT — The Order of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) are known for the practice of Ignatian spirituality, in which God is found through service to others and the world at large. The …
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By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/17/25
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ASL interpreted Masses for Holy Week, Easter PROVIDENCE — The ASL interpreted Masses for Holy Week and Easter at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., are as follows: Holy Thursday Mass of the …
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4/17/25
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The Office for Planning and Financial Services reports the following donor contributions in support of the Retirement Fund for Religious Collection taken up in the parishes of the Diocese on the …
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4/17/25
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PROVIDENCE — You are invited to the Holy Mass of Installation for Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., to be celebrated Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2 p.m. (procession to begin at 1:30 …
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4/11/25
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The prophet Mohammed was not only an insightful preacher he was also a capable and quite successful military leader. Within his lifetime, most of Asia Minor and much of North Africa had been wrested …
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4/10/25
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The Catholic Church is prudently patient in awarding the title “Doctor of the Church” to her greatest teachers. However luminous someone’s explication of the truths of the Catholic …
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4/10/25
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For weeks the faithful waited to hear news of Pope Francis’s well-being. Prayers, novenas, rosaries and Masses were all offered for his health. Several times it seemed like he would not …
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4/10/25
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Fasting is a form of penance that imposes limits on our consumption of food and drink. For centuries, it has been an integral part of Catholic life throughout the year to detach ourselves from …
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4/10/25
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PROVIDENCE — Ahead of Holy Week, one Providence parish in particular is offering people of all abilities experience the life and love of Christ. St. Patrick Church, located at 244 Smith St., …
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By Allison Shinskey, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/10/25
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By Jennifer Barton Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent HOPE VALLEY — “A forty-five-minute flight from Disneyworld, children are starving to death.” This was the message Kiki Latimer …
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4/10/25
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Archbishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate Chrism Mass PROVIDENCE — All are invited to attend the Chrism Mass on Monday, April 14, 6 p.m., at the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul. The …
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4/10/25
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VATICAN CITY — As Pope Francis continues his recovery at the Vatican, he is very slowly beginning to get back to his old routine of meeting with top Vatican officials, the Vatican press office …
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By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
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4/10/25
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It is with great joy we share that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bruce Alan Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., as the tenth Bishop of Providence! Bishop …
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4/8/25
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PROVIDENCE — There were several emotion-filled moments Tuesday as Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Bruce Alan Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., took to the podium only four hours after being named by Pope …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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4/8/25
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PORTLAND, Maine — On Saturday, March 29, the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) presented awards across 35 categories, highlighting the top newspaper and online news sites …
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4/3/25
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