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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, priest

We Can Diagram Sentences, But Not Life

Perhaps prompted by the beginning of a new school year, recently I’ve been remembering my elementary school days, and some of the routines we had and the things we learned. And one of them was the art of diagramming sentences.

Bishop Evans marks milestone birthday

On Sept. 1, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin marked Bishop Robert C. Evans’ 75th birthday by hosting a gathering for cake in his chancery office. During the party, Bishop Tobin offered his birthday wishes and prayers for Bishop Evans, thanking him for his many years of service to the Diocese of Providence. PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS

Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans celebrated his 75th birthday last week with a pair of events to mark the occasion. On his birthday, Friday, Sept. 2, Bishop Evans was the principal celebrant at a Mass for the opening of the school year at Our Lady of Mercy School, East Greenwich. At the end of the Mass, Our Lady of Mercy pastor, the Very Rev. Bernard A. Healey, presented the bishop with a gift, thanking him for all the support he has given to the school community through the years.

A retired priest’s ministry is never done

The Catholic people of Rhode Island have annually displayed great generosity toward the retired priests of the diocese...

Senior Priest Retirement Collection

Sept. 16 and 17

At Masses next weekend September 17-18, parishes throughout the Diocese will take up a special second collection in support of the Senior Priest Retirement Fund. The collection is our way of saying “thank you” for that service. Please consider a generous donation in support of our senior priests. To learn how this fund benefits senior priests or to make an online donation, please visit www.srpriestri.com. Thank you for your support of this worthy endeavor.

Pray for our Priests and Seminarians

First Profession of Religious Vows

Tomorrow, Sat., Sept. 10 beginning at 11 a.m.

All are invited to join us for the First Profession of Religious Vows of four new sisters. Saturday, September 10 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., Bishop of Providence, Celebrant.

For more information, please contact Sister Elizabeth Castro, H.M.S.P., Director, Office for Religious, 401-278-4633 or officeforreligious@dioceseofprovidence.org.

Getting to know the new Superintendent of R.I. Catholic Schools

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent

Following an extensive, nationwide search, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has appointed Dr. James Power as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Providence. The Superintendent of Catholic Schools serves as leader of the 36 Catholic primary and secondary schools across Rhode Island. Since 2020, Dr. Power has been Headmaster at St. Anselm’s Abbey School in Washington D.C. and Head of School at several other Catholic schools prior to that, including Culver Academies (Culver, Ind.), Upper Canada College (Toronto, Ont.), and Georgetown Preparatory School (North Bethesda, Md.).

In an interview with Rhode Island Catholic, we get to know a little more about the educational philosophy of Dr. Power.

HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR BACKGROUND IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION HAS HELPED PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR CURRENT POSITION?

I am lucky. I’ve had a chance to work in a variety of Catholic schools; I’ve taught in elementary, middle and high schools, and in parish, diocesan, and Catholic independent schools. I’ve also had a chance to learn from the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Notre Dame and Sacred Heart sisters as well as Benedictine monks and Jesuit priests.

Catholic Youth Ministry director to retire after three decades of service

PROVIDENCE — Louise “Duce” Dussault, Director of Catholic Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Providence, has announced her plans to retire at the end of December 2022.

For more than 34 years, Duce has faithfully managed a wide variety of ministries to Catholic youth in Rhode Island, including youth centers, Catholic Athletic League, summer camps, Catholic scouting and more.

“We are so grateful for the many years Duce has dedicated to the spiritual and and social-emotional growth and formation of young people and those who work with them in our diocese,” said Rev. Msgr. Albert A. Kenney, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia.

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National Day of Remembrance

The National Day of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10 remembering all the aborted children and all babies who have died due to miscarriage, stillbirth and illness.

RIVERSIDE

Sat., Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.

At the Guardian Angel statue

Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 550 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside

This event is sponsored by the Office of Life and Family Ministry for the Diocese of Providence. For more information, contact Lisa Cooley at lcooley@dioceseofprovidence.org, 401-278-2518 or visit dioceseofprovidence.org/life.

CUMBERLAND

Sat., Sept. 10 at 2 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery, 259 West Wrentham Road, Cumberland

This prayer vigil is hosted by St. Joseph’s Pro-Life Ministry.

Upcoming events and activities from the Apostolate with People with Disabilities

TOMORROW!

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Return to Camelot!

Mon., Sept. 12 at the historic St. Mary's Church, Newport

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Celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary this year?

Join Bishop Tobin for the Wedding Anniversary Celebration!

For consideration in advance of Primary Day

As Catholics approach the polls, we are asked to weigh many important issues...

Discernment means recognizing God in the unexpected, pope says

Pope Francis greets the crowd during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sept. 7, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

By: Junno Arocho Esteves

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Discerning the will of God means being able to listen to one’s own heart and recognize the Lord’s presence in the unexpected events of life, Pope Francis said.

Like St. Ignatius of Loyola, whose conversion began after he was recovering from a wound in battle, Christians can discern by recognizing “the signs through which the Lord makes himself known in unexpected, even unpleasant, situations,” the pope said Sept. 7 during his weekly general audience.

“A life-changing encounter can arise from them,” he said. “The most beautiful thread is given to us by the unexpected.”

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