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Bishop Richard G. Henning welcomed Providence Mayor Brett Smiley to the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 20, where he was greeted by a delegation of students from St. Patrick Academy. (PHOTO: RICK SNIZEK)

Friday, Sept. 1 was an exciting day at Our Lady of Mercy School as the day began with the opening school Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated by Bishop Robert C. Evans, and Father Bernard A. Healey, pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Parish, who served as the homilist. (Photo Courtesy of Our Lady of Mercy School)

SAVE THE DATE! Join us Sat. Oct. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a captivating afternoon of art and generosity at our Silent Art Auction, featuring a diverse collection of pieces ranging from etchings to landscapes to still life and more. All proceeds from this event will support the Our Lady of Providence Seminary, a cherished institution serving New England Dioceses. Click for more!

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic correspondent - PROVIDENCE — Local members of the pro-life community gathered for the Jericho Walk on Saturday, September 23. (Photo: Cole DeSantis)

The Haunted Labyrinth is the major fundraiser for the Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, Cranston, a part of the Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Providence. This non-profit organization is dedicated to enriching the lives of RI youth. The haunted house is run entirely by adult and youth volunteers. It started many years ago with the goal of encouraging leadership and ministry while providing a scary and fun attraction to the public. This all-indoors spooky experience is open rain or shine! Click for more!

This morning at 10:30 a.m. ET, Seminarians Joseph Brodeur and Noah DaSilva will be ordained to the diaconate alongside classmates in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome! Watch the livestream here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miBSpBhn2L8 (Photo: RI Catholic)

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¿Necesita ver a un dentista pero le preocupa el costo? / Do you need to see a dentist but are worried about the cost?

Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass for the Our Lady of Grace feast and procession, held on Sunday, Sept. 10 in Johnston. (PHOTO: COURTNEY AMARAL)

We recently learned of the 250th abortion worker to become pro-life and quit her job. (And number 251 soon followed!)! This fall will see the 24,000th baby saved at a 40 Days for Life vigil! We're closing in on the 150th abortion facility to CLOSE following a 40 Days for Life campaign.! Milestones like these could be the result of God answering YOUR prayers! Find the 40 Days for Life vigil closest to you and sign up to pray this September 27-November 540 Days of peaceful prayer vigils and Rosaries for life and for an end to abortion - in collaboration with RI Right to Life. Sign up your parish or group for a day to pray! (Photo: RI Catholic)

As illness strikes, Catholic communities support their young members (PHOTO COURTESY OF MONSIGNOR CLARKE SCHOOL)

WESTERLY — A very special International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles showcasing more than 100 documented eucharistic miracles compiled and cataloged by Blessed Carlo Acutis is coming to Rhode Island. The exhibit, to be held Thursday, Oct. 12-14, is part of a three-day mini Eucharistic Revival Retreat that will be hosted by Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St.

The Reverend Pietro Paolo Polo, C.S., 80, a priest of the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo (i.e., the Scalabrinian Missionaries) died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Bassano del Grappa, Provincia di Vicenza, Italy. **On Saturday, September 30, at 11 a.m. a concelebrated memorial Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Fr. Pietro Polo, C.S., Pastor Emeritus of Holy Ghost Church at Holy Ghost Church, 472 Atwells Avenue, Providence.** (Photo: Diocese of Providence)

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - WEST WARWICK — On Sunday, Sept. 10, Bishop Richard G. Henning led the faithful of St. Joseph’s Parish by celebrating a Mass to open the school year for the 100th anniversary of the founding of St. Joseph School. Father Gregory Stowe, pastor of St. Joseph’s parish, concelebrated. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - CRANSTON — St. Paul’s School celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 15 with a gala at Rhodes at the Pawtuxet. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

Over the years and in a variety of circumstances, I have had the opportunity to provide pastoral care to police officers. As a result, I have seen the enormous pressures that the job places on officers and their families.

Just as it began one year ago, St. Paul School’s 100th anniversary year concluded with a celebration of Holy Mass on Sunday, Sept. 17, in the Cranston parish. (PHOTO: COURTNEY AMARAL)

‘Her love for the priesthood is just another thread in the fabric of her devotion to God’ (PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)

It was a day filled with blessings as Bishop Richard G. Henning visited Monsignor Clarke School.... (PHOTO COURTESY OF MSGR. CLARKE SCHOOL)