Diocese of Providence Criticizes State’s Abuse Report, Claims It’s Meant to ‘Sway’ Legislators
The diocese said it 'willingly endured' more than half a decade’s worth of inquiries and records requests from the state government.
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Frank Caprio, Famed Judge Known for Showing Mercy, Dies at 88
'Because you’re in a position of power doesn’t mean you have to use it against people who don’t have power,' Caprio’s father said to him.
Rhode Island Diocese ‘Disappointed’ After Harris-Walz Fundraiser at Catholic College
Salve Regina University is overseen by the Sisters of Mercy.
From Mobile Kitchen to Mitre: Bishop-Elect’s Food Truck Feeds Body and Soul
Becoming a bishop wasn’t on the to-do list for Father James Ruggieri, ‘but my hope is to know them and to serve them and to love them as best I can.’
A Catholic School Named for St. Patrick That’s Totally Free and Totally Faithful
Providence’s small college-prep institution accepts qualified students, regardless of financial need, and has ties to Bishop-elect James Ruggieri of Portland, Maine.
Pope Francis Accepts Retiring Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin’s Resignation
Bishop Tobin is succeeded by Bishop Richard Henning, whom Pope Francis in November appointed as coadjutor bishop.
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Henning as Coadjutor Bishop of Providence
As coadjutor, Bishop Henning will assist Bishop Thomas Tobin in the administration of the Rhode Island diocese and should succeed him as bishop upon his retirement, expected once Bishop Tobin turns 75 next April.
Providence Bishop Encourages Mask Wearing, But Not Condition for Attending Mass
While encouraging Catholics within the diocese to follow state guidelines, Bishop Tobin added that “no individual should be turned away from Mass or singled out if they choose to not wear a mask.”
Providence Diocese Won't Comment on Bill Expanding Liability for Child Sex Abuse
“Annie’s Law” changed the statute of limitations for filing suits related to child sexual abuse from seven years to 35 years after the abuse victim’s 18th birthday.
A Providential Marian Year in Rhode Island
RI Bishop’s Plans for Increasing Devotion Among His Flock
