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PAWTUCKET — With Saint Raphael Academy celebrating 50 Years of Women along with its centennial this year, it seems almost destined that the girls sports teams would do something spectacular. Not only did the girls soccer team win 4-3 against Exeter-West Greenwich for the Division III state title, but they did so backed by an unbeaten conference record of 19-0. The team and school community celebrates their first state title in 16 years. (PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT RAPHAEL ACADEMY)

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The Our Lady of Mercy School parking lot was transformed into a giant costume party on Friday, Oct. 25!

WARWICK — Jamal Gomes, athletic director, has announced the addition of Stephen Baker ’20 to Bishop Hendricken’s Unified Volleyball and Unified Basketball coaching staff. Baker is a 2020 alumnus of the Br. Thomas Leto Options Program at Bishop Hendricken and recently graduated from Villanova University as part of its VUnited Scholars Program. He will serve as an assistant coach for both teams this season. (PHOTO COURTESY OF BISHOP HENDRICKEN HIGH SCHOOL)

RUMFORD — On September 11, the St. Margaret School community came together to remember the victims of 9/11 on the 23rd anniversary of the attacks that killed more than 2,700 people at the World Trade Center. (PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. MARGARET SCHOOL/BETHANY BESSETTE)

Before the summer season at Mother of Hope Camp came to a conclusion, Archbishop-elect Richard G. Henning made a special visit to Chepachet to celebrate Mass for the campers and counselors in the camp’s St. Augustine Chapel. (PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — The 2024-2025 academic year marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Mary Academy - Bay View. To kick off their sesquicentennial celebrations, students, alumni, current and former faculty and staff, and members of the Sisters of Mercy attended a Mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on Sunday, Sept. 8 in honor of their school’s founding. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PAWTUCKET — “Happy 100th,” a greeting which echoed throughout Holy Family Parish Saturday as many gathered to celebrate St. Raphael Academy’s 100th anniversary. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

Beginning in late August and continuing into September, I enjoy the opportunity to visit some of our many Catholic schools here in Rhode Island. In most cases, the schools hold an opening Mass or “Mass of the Holy Spirit.” While I also visit schools at other times of the year, these weeks are special as there is a palpable excitement and anticipation at the outset of the school year. The school year stretches ahead full of possibility.

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - WARWICK — Independence. Friendship. Education. These things matter more to Stephen Baker than the certificate he earned at Villanova University through the VUnited Scholars Program. The two years he spent there taught him academics but brought so much more to the 23-year-old. This spring, Baker became the first student who came through the Brother Thomas Leto Options Program at Bishop Hendricken High School to also graduate from a Catholic university. (PHOTO COURTESY OF VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY)

By JENNIFER BARTON, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - - WARWICK — Inclusion has become a buzzword today – inclusion of race, gender, age; inclusion in workspaces, churches, schools. For centuries, the Catholic Church has practiced inclusivity, prioritizing care of the poor and the marginalized. One group can sometimes still be overlooked, especially in Catholic education: those with disabilities. Some strides have been made recently, however. (PHOTO COURTESY OF MARTHA MURRAY)

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — Thirty-six Catholic schools in the state of Rhode Island mold the minds and hearts of students from preschool through high school. Modern technology and even COVID-19 have changed education and teaching methods. As a new school year begins, the Catholic Schools Office (CSO) in the Diocese of Providence works to keep up with these changes and move into the future, focusing always on bringing the light of Christ to younger generations of Catholics.

Our diocese and parishes are praying for all of our students, families and teachers as they begin their new school year! (Photo: Diocese of Providence file)

Hello August! A new and exciting academic year is quickly approaching! We're looking forward to welcoming new and returning students to our 36 Diocese of Providence Catholic schools later this month! Don't worry, it's still summer break for a few more weeks so be sure to enjoy it! (Image: George Martell)

Mercymount Country Day School received a best theme award for... (PHOTO: MERCYMOUNT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL)

By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor - PROVIDENCE — Providence College is dedicated to helping their neighbors on Smith Hill, particularly if it means assisting in bringing the arts to the students of St. Patrick Academy. The college recently donated used lighting and sound equipment; a generous gift that will help the academy kickstart their first-ever theatre program at the school. (PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)

In an era where Christian coaches and athletes often feel pressure to ignore or at least downplay their religious beliefs, Coach Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics has proven to be a refreshing and welcomed anomaly...

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By EMILY GRANT, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - CRANSTON — Thousands of pieces of art lined the walls as students Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, or ICCRS, prepared for their second annual art show on May 22, but that was not the only exciting event happening that day. The students also prepared for a visit from Bishop Richard G. Henning. (Photo: Emily Grant)