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In the mid-1700s, a Redemptorist lay brother, Gerard Majella, was visiting the Pirofalo family in Muro, a small town in Italy not far from Naples. On leaving the home, one of the Pirofalo daughters … ...

EXETER — To celebrate someone or something special, we sometimes shout “Hip-hip hooray” three times. At the end of a recent Mass at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church, Bishop Bruce A. … ...

NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Serra Club of Providence hosted its annual Seminarian-Parent Dinner on June 20 to honor the parents and families of seminarians and the role they play in helping to … ...

Certainly among the basic prayers of the Christian life, along with the Our Father and Hail Mary, is the Apostles’ Creed. Possibly going right back to the Apostolic Age when Christ’s … ...

HOLLYWOOD — Nim Stant, founder of the International Impact Book Awards, has announced that local author, Paul F. Caranci, of North Providence, was named a finalist as the 2025 Author of the … ...

NEWPORT — Salve Regina University celebrated its 75th annual commencement on Sunday, May 18, on the Salve campus, conferring degrees to 508 undergraduates. Honorary degrees were awarded to … ...

Older Catholics might well remember the annual parish mission which men and women attended on separate evenings allowing the preacher to speak frankly about issues thought sensitive at the time. … ...

PROVIDENCE — Three faiths, one ancient philosopher. How do Jews, Christians and Muslims interpret and embrace Aristotle in each of their theological teachings? Providence College’s … ...

NEWPORT — Salve Regina University has received a $12 million gift from the Jean and David W. Wallace Foundation. The gift focuses on creating innovative experiences in business with the naming … ...

By Father Ryan W. Connors Last week the Church throughout the world observed the World Day for Consecrated Life. This annual celebration offers an occasion to thank God for the gift consecrated ...

ROME ­­— In September, when colleges in the U.S. have begun their fall semester, a group of young men from across the country acclimate themselves to a new culture and landscape unlike any they had ...