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The Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.

In Bishop Henning's Aug. 22 'The State of Hope' column in Rhode Island Catholic, he shares: "Last week, Salve Regina University rented space for a high-end political fundraiser on the campus in Newport. I only learned of the decision on the night before the event while away on retreat. I expressed my concerns to the administration to no avail..."

The following clergy appointments have been made within the Diocese of Providence.

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holyday of Obligation. The diocesan Chancery Office Building located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed today, Aug. 15.

In observance of Victory Day, the Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed Monday.

By now, you have seen the news that the Holy Father has appointed me the next Archbishop of Boston. Of course, I am grateful to the Holy Father for his confidence in me and for entrusting this ministry to me. I hope that you will all understand that the news of the appointment has left me with very mixed emotions and even a sense of grief to leave this beautiful Diocese of Providence.

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, RI Catholic - BRAINTREE — It was a different feeling in the room this time as Archbishop-elect Richard G. Henning was elevated to a new position within the hierarchy of the Catholic Church for the second time in less than two years. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., currently the Bishop of Providence, as Archbishop of Boston. The appointment was publicized today in Washington, D.C. by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States.

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence places the highest priority on protecting children and minors. For more than 20 years, members of the Diocesan Advisory Board for the Protection of Children and Young People have served in an advisory capacity, aiding the bishop in this crucial work. (Photos: RI Catholic/Diocese of Providence)

By Cole Desantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — It was an overwhelming experience for all involved. Immediately following their ordination, Father Joseph Brodeur and Father Jairon Olmos Rivera greeted a long line of local faithful in the cathedral hall. Every interaction was accompanied by smiles and a warm embrace, before the newly ordained priests bestow their first blessings. The emotions felt by the newly ordained priests could hardly be put into words. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

ATLANTA — Rhode Island Catholic and its Spanish language publication, El Católico de Rhode Island, were honored on Friday, June 21, with a combined 26 awards by the Catholic Media Association of the U.S. and Canada during the organization’s 2024 Catholic Media Conference.

In observance of the 4th of July the Diocesan Offices will be closed.

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Rev. Mr. Jairon Olmos Rivera is looking forward to a beautiful life of ministry as new priest of the Diocese of Providence! (PHOTO: RICK SNIZEK)

Rev. Mr. Joseph Brodeur is looking forward to a beautiful life of ministry as a new priest of the Diocese of Providence! (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

In preparation for the ordinations of Rev. Mr. Joseph Brodeur and Rev. Mr. Jairon Olmos Rivera, we will gather the night before ordination for a Holy Hour for Vocations, Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, Bishop of Providence, presiding, and Rev. Christopher J. Murphy, Rector of Seminary of Our Lady of Providence and Director of Pre-Ordination Formation for the Diocese of Providence, Homilist, on Fri., June 28 at 7 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. All are welcome!

Bishop Richard G. Henning will celebrate Holy Mass with the ordination of Rev. Mr. Joseph Brodeur and Rev. Mr. Jairon Olmos Rivera to the Sacred Priesthood on Sat., June 29 at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. All are welcome! Can't join us in the Cathedral? Watch the livestream on the Diocese of Providence YouTube channel, youtube.com/DioceseofProvidenceRI.

The following clergy appointments have been made within the Diocese of Providence.

Your donation to the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Providence through FACE of RI will help economically challenged students attend a Catholic school of their choice! Click to learn more! *Applications available beginning June 1, deadline to apply is July 1, 2024.*