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In observance of the 4th of July the Diocesan Offices will be closed July 3 and July 4. We will reopen July 5 at 8:30 a.m.

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent & By Rick Snizek, Executive Editor PROVIDENCE — The rain falling upon the roof of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on June 24 could not dampen the joyful spirit of those within as more than 50 priests, deacons and seminarians, followed by three bishops, processed into the nearly 135-year-old cathedral ahead of soon-to-be Father Patrick Ryan while strains of “O God Beyond All Praising” rose to the lofty rafters. (Photo: Laura Kilgus)

Saints Peter and Paul are the principle pillars of the Church founded by Christ...

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Last week, I spoke of my gratitude to, and admiration for, our priests. I also invited all of us to pray for our priests by invoking the mercy of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This week, I would like to make that appeal personal by expressing my gratitude to God for two particular priests: Father James Ruggieri and Father Joseph Brice.

Historically, devotion to the Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary grew up in parallel, but at a lesser intensity than that of devotion to the Heart of Jesus.

By Father Bernard A. Healey On Saturday, June 24, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Also, on Saturday, the Church of Providence celebrates the ordination to the priesthood of Deacon Patrick Ryan. The date and the celebrations hold special significance for me as it was 28 years ago, on June 24, 1995, that Father James Ruggeri and I were ordained as priests of Providence. (FILE PHOTO: SILVIO CUELLAR)

The celebration of the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist is a rare event in the liturgical calendar of the church...

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor COVENTRY — It’s been a busy week-and-a-half for Deacon Patrick Ryan. The Diocese of Providence seminarian, ordained to the transitional diaconate last fall, returned to his family home last week after completing his studies at Pontifical North American College in Rome. Over the weekend he attended a family wedding and now he is preparing for the most important day in the rest of his life — his ordination to the priesthood. (PHOTO: RICK SNIZEK)

Saturday, June 24 beginning at 10 a.m., Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, is presiding at the Ordination of Rev. Mr. Patrick Ryan to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood. Click to go to the Diocese of Providence YouTube channel to view!

At Saints John and Paul, 341 South Main St., Coventry, RI, at 7 p.m.

With great joy the Diocese of Providence announces the ordination of Deacon Patrick Ryan to the Sacred Priesthood. Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, Bishop of Providence, will confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10 a.m.

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Begin today, June 21 and conclude on June 29, the Solemnity of of Saints Peter and Paul

World Refugee Day takes place June 20 with celebrations noting the contributions of refugees occurring locally, nationally and globally. (Photo: USCCB)

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—At the request of the pastor/administrator, trustees, and finance councils of the two parishes, and after consulting the diocesan College of Consultors, Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, D.D., S.T.D., Bishop of Providence, has approved the request to merge St. Alexander Parish into St. Mary of the Bay Parish, both in Warren, effective July 7, 2023. Parishioners were informed of the approval at Masses this weekend.